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This heart-shaped Valentine’s Day cookie pie is filled with Nutella, topped with chocolate chips, and decorated with pink buttercream frosting and sprinkles!
Why You’ll Love This Valentine’s Day Cookie Pie
If you’re looking for a dessert that will wow your loved one (or your friends) this Valentine’s Day, this heart-shaped cookie pie is the perfect choice. It’s soft, sweet, chocolatey, and packed with a gooey Nutella center.
The brown sugar cookie dough is rich and flavorful, topped with chocolate chips, finished with a pretty pink buttercream frosting around the edge. It’s fun to make and even better to share!
What Makes This Recipe Special?
This cookie pie combines the comfort of a homemade cookie with the indulgence of Nutella. Its heart-shaped design and pink decorations make it ideal for Valentine’s Day, but you can enjoy it any time of the year.
It’s also incredibly versatile—you can switch out the Nutella for Biscoff spread, peanut butter, or any thick spread of your choice. Feel free to serve it with cream, ice cream, or simply enjoy it on its own. Either way, it’s guaranteed to be a hit!
Equipment You’ll Need
To make this recipe, you’ll need:
- Heart-shaped baking tin (22.5 cm / 9 inches) – For the perfect Valentine’s Day look.
- Mixing bowls – For the cookie dough and icing.
- Spatula or metal spoons – To spread the Nutella filling evenly.
- Electric mixer – For creaming the butter and sugar.
- Piping bag and star nozzle – For decorating the edges with pink icing.
Tips for the Perfect Cookie Pie
- Use a Scale: For the best results, weigh your ingredients accurately. It’s a small step that makes a big difference in baking.
- Line Your Tin: Line your heart-shaped tin with parchment paper to ensure the cookie pie comes out easily.
- Cool Before Icing: Let the cookie pie cool fully in the tin before adding the icing. This prevents the icing from melting and sliding off.
Ingredients for Valentine’s Day Cookie Pie
For the Cookie Dough:
- 200 g unsalted butter, softened (¾ cup unsalted butter)
- 250 g light brown sugar (1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 320 g plain flour (2 ½ cups all-purpose flour)
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (½ tsp baking soda)
- 200 g chocolate chips, plus extra for topping (1 cup chocolate chips)
- 400 g Nutella or other spread (1 ½ cups Nutella)
For the Icing:
- 50 g unsalted butter, softened (¼ cup unsalted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g icing sugar (¾ cup powdered sugar)
- 1 tbsp milk (if needed)
- Pink food coloring
- Pink sprinkles for decoration
How to Make Valentine’s Day Cookie Pie
Step 1: Prepare the Tin and Preheat the Oven
Place the base of your tin on a piece of baking paper, draw around it, then cut it out. Line the base of your heart-shaped baking tin (22.5 cm / 9 inches) with your piece of baking paper. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F.
Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until combined, then gradually fold in the plain flour and bicarbonate of soda, mixing just until the dough comes together. Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
Step 3: Assemble the Cookie Pie
Separate off one-third of the cookie dough for the lid, then press the two-thirds of the cookie dough into the base of your prepared tin, creating a lip around the edge and smooth it out evenly.
Spread the Nutella evenly over the dough, leaving a small gap at the top. Place the remaining cookie dough on top, pressing the edges together gently to seal them. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for decoration.
Step 4: Bake the Cookie Pie
Bake the cookie pie in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Allow it to cool fully in the tin to set properly before adding the icing.
Step 5: Make the Pink Icing
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the icing sugar and beat until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and a splash of milk if needed to achieve a pipeable consistency.
Add your pink food coloring, mixing and adding more if needed to reach your desired shade. Transfer the icing to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
Step 6: Decorate the Cookie Pie
Pipe the pink icing around the edges of the cooled cookie pie and finish with a sprinkle of pink decorations or sprinkles for an extra Valentine’s Day touch.
Why This Recipe is Perfect for Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day cookie pie is a thoughtful and delicious way to celebrate the holiday. Its heart-shaped design and pink accents make it festive, while the rich flavors ensure it’s as tasty as it is beautiful.
It’s also easy to prepare and share, making it a great dessert for romantic dinners, family celebrations, or Galentine’s Day parties.
Tips for Success
- Use High-Quality Chocolate: Opt for good-quality chocolate chips for the best flavour.
- Store Leftover Icing: Any unused icing can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Bring it to room temperature before using again.
Serving Suggestions
This cookie pie is best served slightly warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The gooey Nutella center pairs perfectly with the creamy toppings.
Watch My Step-by-Step Video
Want to see exactly how to make this Valentine’s Day cookie pie? Watch my video tutorial on the Fitwaffle Kitchen YouTube channel.
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Why You’ll Keep Coming Back to This Recipe
This Valentine’s Day cookie pie is a recipe you’ll want to make every year. Its soft, gooey center and festive decorations make it a dessert that’s as fun to create as it is to eat.
Whether you’re baking for your partner, family, or friends, this cookie pie is guaranteed to bring smiles to the table.
Other Recipes to Try
If you loved this recipe, check out these other festive treats from Fitwaffle Kitchen:
- Red Velvet Brownies: A delicious red velvet brownie base topped with luscious cream cheese frosting.
- Red Velvet Cake Balls: A fun, easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Both recipes are easy to make and perfect for celebrating!
Valentine’s Day Cookie Pie
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 200 g unsalted butter softened (¾ cup unsalted butter)
- 250 g light brown sugar 1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 320 g plain flour 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda ½ tsp baking soda
- 200 g chocolate chips plus extra for topping (1 cup chocolate chips)
- 400 g Nutella or other spread 1 ½ cups Nutella
For the Icing:
- 50 g unsalted butter softened (¼ cup unsalted butter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100 g icing sugar ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk if needed
- Pink food coloring
- Pink sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Tin and Preheat the Oven
- Place the base of your tin on a piece of baking paper, draw around it, then cut it out. Line the base of your heart-shaped baking tin (22.5 cm / 9 inches) with your piece of baking paper.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/350°F.
Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and light brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until well with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until combined, then gradually fold in the plain flour and bicarbonate of soda, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
Step 3: Assemble the Cookie Pie
- Separate off one-third of the cookie dough for the lid, then press the two-thirds of the cookie dough into the base of your prepared tin, creating a lip around the edge and smooth it out evenly.
- Spread the Nutella evenly over the dough, leaving a small gap at the top. Place the remaining cookie dough on top, pressing the edges together gently to seal them.
- Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for decoration.
Step 4: Bake the Cookie Pie
- Bake the cookie pie in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Allow it to cool fully in the tin to set properly before adding the icing.
Step 5: Make the Pink Icing
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the icing sugar and beat until smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract and a splash of milk if needed to achieve a pipeable consistency.
- Add your pink food coloring, mixing and adding more if needed to reach your desired shade. Transfer the icing to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle.
Step 6: Decorate the Cookie Pie
- Pipe the pink icing around the edges of the cooled cookie pie and finish with a sprinkle of pink decorations or sprinkles for an extra Valentine's Day touch.
