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Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This creates the base for the pie filling.
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Gently fold the thawed Cool Whip and the can of cherry pie filling into the cream cheese mixture. Combine thoroughly but gently to maintain the fluffy texture.
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Fold in 1 cup of semisweet mini chocolate chips, leaving 1/4 cup aside for garnish. Mix evenly for bursts of chocolate flavor.
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Spread the creamy filling evenly into the chocolate cookie pie crust. Sprinkle the reserved 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top for a decorative finish.
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Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours to allow the filling to set properly before slicing and serving.