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Gooey Texas Trash Pie

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Make this rich, sweet, and gooey Texas Trash Pie featuring chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans in a simple crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup toffee bits (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Stir in the lightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. This is your base filling.
  5. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and toffee bits, if using.
  6. Pour the entire filling mixture evenly into the unbaked pie crust.
  7. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is mostly firm but still slightly gooey. A toothpick inserted near the edge should come out mostly clean.
  8. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. The filling will set further as it cools.

Notes

  • You can use a store-bought crust to save time.
  • For a sweeter, saltier contrast, substitute 1/2 cup of the pecans with crushed pretzels.
  • This pie tastes best when served at room temperature or slightly warm.

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