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The Ultimate Gooey Texas Trash Pie

Two stacked slices of rich, gooey texas trash pie showing pecans and chocolate chips in the filling.
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Make this easy Texas Trash Pie, a sweet and salty dessert packed with chocolate, coconut, and pecans in a buttery crust. It is a crowd-pleasing treat perfect for any gathering.

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 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips (optional, for extra flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and flour. Mix these dry ingredients well.
  3. Add the coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips to the sugar mixture. Stir until all the dry ingredients and mix-ins are evenly coated.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. If you are using butterscotch chips, add them to this wet mixture now.
  5. Pour the condensed milk mixture over the dry ingredients in the large bowl. Stir gently until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the entire pie filling mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown. The center should still look slightly gooey.
  8. Remove the Texas Trash Pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. Cooling allows the filling to set properly.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature. This is a decadent sweet treat.

Notes

  • For an extra salty element, you can substitute 1/2 cup of the pecans with crushed pretzels before mixing.
  • Serve this ooey gooey baked good warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • If you prefer a richer crust, press 1/2 cup of crushed graham crackers into the bottom of the pie plate before adding the filling.

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