Ingredients:

  • 1 (9-inch) prepared pie crust, unbaked
  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (homemade option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt (homemade option)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed (homemade option)
  • 3-5 tablespoons (45-75ml) ice water (homemade option)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) bourbon (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (113g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Crust: If using store-bought, unroll and place in the pie plate. If homemade, combine flour and salt, cut in butter, add ice water. Chill for 30 minutes. Roll out and place in pie plate.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: Whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, bourbon (if using), and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
  6. Add the Good Stuff: Stir in chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
  7. Pour into Crust: Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  8. Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly gooey. If the crust is browning too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
  9. Cool: Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This allows the filling to set properly.