Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza with Hot Fudge Drizzle
This indulgent dessert pizza features a soft chocolate cookie crust topped with creamy cream cheese filling, smooth peanut butter drizzle, and hot fudge sauce. Mini peanut butter cups and whipped cream dollops crown each slice, while a sprinkle of sea salt enhances the sweet-salty flavor combination. Perfect for birthday parties, game day gatherings, or any time you want to serve something fun and shareable that will impress kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 roll refrigerated Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough, 16.5 ozchocolate chip cookie dough1:1convenience
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- ¼ cup unsweetened baking cocoa
- ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted, cooled
- 1 package cream cheese, 8 oz, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cup hot fudge topping
- 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 12 miniature chocolate-covered peanut butter cup candies, unwrapped
- ¾ teaspoon coarse sea salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven and grease and flour pizza pan
- 2
Break up cookie dough in large bowl and stir in cocoa and melted chocolate until well blended
- 3
Press dough evenly in bottom of pan with floured fingers to form crust
- 4
Bake until set but not firm then cool on cooling rack
- 5
Beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer until fluffy and spread over cooled crust
- 6
Beat peanut butter, milk and sugar with whisk until smooth and drizzle over filling from outside edge to center
- 7
Microwave fudge topping until thin enough to drizzle and drizzle over peanut butter
- 8
Spoon dollops of whipped topping around outside edge of crust
- 9
Place candies in dollops and sprinkle with sea salt
Tips
Use floured fingers when pressing the cookie dough to prevent sticking and ensure even coverage in the pan.
Let the cookie crust cool completely before adding toppings to prevent the cream cheese from melting.
Warm the hot fudge topping just until it's thin enough to drizzle for the best consistency and appearance.
Good to Know
Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days
Can be assembled up to 1 day ahead before serving
Cut into wedges like pizza and serve chilled
Common Mistakes
Don't overbake the crust to avoid it becoming too firm
Cool crust completely to prevent cream cheese layer from melting
Substitutions
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FAQ
Can I use homemade cookie dough instead?
Yes, use about 2 cups of your favorite sugar cookie dough and add the cocoa and melted chocolate as directed.
How long will this keep in the refrigerator?
Store covered for up to 3 days, though the crust may soften slightly over time.
Can I freeze leftover slices?
Freezing isn't recommended as the cream cheese and whipped topping don't freeze well and will change texture.