Preheat Your Oven: Start by preheating the oven to 425°F (220°C). Position the rack in the center.

Prepare the Pie Crust: Press your pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges if you like. Chill in the fridge until you’re ready to add the filling.

Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir with a wooden spoon or use a hand mixer until smooth.

Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Stir until everything is well combined.

Incorporate Flour: Add the all-purpose flour and mix just until no dry streaks remain and the dough is thick.

Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.

Assemble the Pie: Spread the dough into the prepared crust and smooth out the top. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for that bakery-style finish.

Bake in Stages: Cover the pie crust edges with a pie shield or foil. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes. Then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for another 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and no longer glossy.

Cool Before Serving: Let the pie cool to room temperature before slicing. It will be soft and gooey when warm but sets beautifully as it cools.