As it turns out, you can make pretty much anything with cookie chips. Who knew? I mean, I knew they were addictive, but versatility is also a huge plus.
Apple pie has always been a little bit of a seasonal question mark for me. It comes out at Thanksgiving, so that would suggest that it’s an autumnal food. But then it also comes out for summer potlucks, and that makes it…summer food? Instead of remaining confused, I’ve decided that apple pie is American, delicious, and year-round.
Slab pie is even better. That’s when you bake pie into a square or rectangular pan instead of a pie plate. Nothing is more satisfying than a lovely rectangular slab of apple pie. That is, of course, unless you up the ante. This apple slab pie is covered in Hannah Max oatmeal raisin cookie chips crumble, and it’s impossible to stop eating.
When my son saw me opening a cookie chips bag this morning, his eyes lit up. “Oatmeal raisin? Yay, my favorite!” No, I still don’t understand how this child is related to me. I head straight for the chocolate chip. But while he was busy surreptitiously pulling cookie chips out of the bag as I baked and pretended not to notice, I grabbed a couple too. I’m not normally an oatmeal raisin girl, but these? I can make an exception for these.
The thing is, I’m not sure we ever truly know ourselves. That applies to food preferences, which change over time, and just who we are in general, which changes even more. I used to be all about striving for perfection and being invincible. I thought those were characteristics that a modern woman should have.
Turns out, life and time along with motherhood have been pretty big game-changers. Not only do I no longer want to be perfect, but I think it’s actually a flaw to strive for flawlessness. Good enough is, well, good enough. I say that a lot. And perfect sure is boring. As for being invincible, well, that’s just stupid. We shouldn’t walk around being super vulnerable all the time, sure. But when did seeming completely imperturbable become the thing to do? It can be stronger to show our human side sometimes.
Like, I epic fail in baking. A lot. And these photos were hard to take. So there. I just shared.
Luckily, the recipe today was not an epic fail at all. While I’m not usually the biggest apple pie girl, I could not stop eating this. The bottom crust is made from my five-minute, no equipment needed pie dough. It’s easy and amazing. The middle is apple pie filling. Nope, I’m not going to stand around peeling and slicing in summer. There’s a beach chair outside with my name on it, and life is short. The top is a simple crumble made up of broken oatmeal raisin cookie chips, butter and sugar. That’s it.
Inside of half an hour, the best apple slab pie ever will be in front of you, begging for vanilla ice cream on top. But it’s pretty dang good plain, too. Besides, even though I wasn’t expecting this to be a dessert I ate way too much of, life is fun like that. We might change over time, but that’s a good thing. Our tastes change and so do our expectations of ourselves, and both bring us closer and closer to the elusive question of who, deep down, we really are.
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Yeah, yeah. There’s been a lot of peanut butter in these here parts recently.
It’s hard to resist always baking your favorite thing. Like when my brother bakes, he chooses lemon-based desserts because that’s his favorite. And when my husband bakes…nope, just kidding. That never happens.
I have a lovely autumn offering for you today. In case you’ve forgotten, butterscotch is an awesome fall flavor. Just imagine eating these cookie bars by a fire pit while the leaves crunch underfoot.
Or, you know, hidden in a closet from your kids. Whichever image suits you best.
I can’t think of a happier way to highlight the superiority of butterscotch than these thick cookie bars. They’re chock-full of butterscotch chips and topped off with even more of the stuff. Say hello to my new favorite bar cookie!
Who wants a pookie? You know…a pie and a cookie? I do, I do!
A few of you out there are still looking for ways to use up so-called “leftover” candy. I don’t really get that concept. It’s not chicken, people. It’s not gonna go bad that fast. Eat it and enjoy at your leisure.
But heck, if you really want to bake it into something, make a pookie! This lovely cookie dough is filled with all your Halloween candy favorites and baked into a pie shell. With Thanksgiving looming, we should be getting our pie thing going anyway. Let’s do a hybrid holiday treat!
I love how versatile chocolate chip cookies are, it’s so fun to mix up the ingredients! These little pies sound delicious! What a creative combination, Mir! I love the chocolate and apple combo. I think I would definitely slather this with some vanilla ice cream. Yum!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…White Chocolate Pound Cake Frappuccino
Chocolate chip and apple sounds good, but this time it was oatmeal raisin, Gayle! I’ll try chocolate next time. 😉
Preach girl! I love that you embrace the “good enough” mentality. I need to work on that. I’m very hard on myself. Not that I try to be perfect, but I’m kind of critical of myself. I’m trying to find a good balance between making mistakes and finding success. This slab pie…insane! I need to get my hands on these cookies you’re talking about. 😀
Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg recently posted…Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes
I’m telling you, Erin, we are the most critical of ourselves. We need to increase the self-love!
I think apple pie is an all year food. Really, it should be an every day food. Plus, adding chocolate chips to anything is going to be a good idea.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy recently posted…Comment on Super Berry Smoothie Bowl by Dannii
You are going to get absolutely no arguments from me there, Dannii. But there are no chocolate chips in this. I should do that, though!
This is like the best mix-up ever!!! SLAB PIE!!!! and hilarious. . Oatmeal raisin was my fave cookie as a kid. . Don’t ask me why. . I have no idea . . and YES! gosh, no one is perfect and those who strive to be perfect are going to be chasing their tails in a circle forever . . too tiring. . and who has time for that?! love this slab pie, Mir!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom recently posted…Moroccan Chickpea and Carrot Salad + A Giveaway!
Thanks, Alice! I really want to ask you why it was your fave, but I’ll leave you alone. 🙂 The whole perfection thing just means you’ll be unhappy always. I had to let it go!
I love oatmeal raisin and clearly need to get my hands on some of these cookie chips!!
Sues recently posted…S’mores Pavlova
You totally do, Sues! Very, very addictive. Very.
I like your philosophy on things 🙂 I also like this recipe, I’m not a raisin person myself (normally) but this sounds awesome!
Sam @ SugarSpunRun recently posted…Funfetti Cake Batter Truffles
Me neither, but I love these, Sam!
We are our worst critic! that needs to change! I love this pie Mir, sounds so delicious with the cookies on top!!
Manali @ CookWithManali recently posted…S’mores Creme Brulee
Thanks, Manali! I hope people do try and change their inner critics!
Oatmeal raisin cookie chips sound amazing and love it with the apple! So much rich flavor!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout recently posted…5-Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Almond Tarts {Vegan + GF}
Thanks, Medha! I always forget how awesome apple pie is until I eat it once again!
A cookie chip crumble. Oh wow…that’s a game changer!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted…How to Grill Pie {Grilled Berry Peach Pie Recipe}
I love playing with crumble, Dorothy. There are so many ways to get that perfect topping!