Description
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza is a fun and delicious twist on classic cookies, baked in a large pizza shape perfect for sharing. With a soft, golden-brown center and melty chocolate chips spread throughout, it’s an easy-to-make dessert that combines the best of cookies and pizza, ideal for parties or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for even baking.
- Prepare Pan: Grease a large pizza pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking soda thoroughly, then set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, enhancing flavor and binding the dough.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and baking soda mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until the dough is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips evenly to distribute the chocolate throughout the cookie pizza.
- Shape Dough: Press the cookie dough into a circular shape on the prepared pizza pan, spreading it evenly to form a uniform thickness.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown while the center remains soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookie pizza to cool for 10 minutes on the pan, which helps it to firm up before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a crispier crust, bake closer to 20 minutes; for a chewier center, bake closer to 15 minutes.
- You can substitute semisweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips based on preference.
- Ensure butter is properly softened to room temperature for easier creaming and better texture.
- Press dough evenly into the pan to promote uniform baking and avoid undercooked spots.
- Letting the cookie pizza cool slightly before slicing helps maintain shape and prevents crumbling.
