Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza with Candy Toppings
A fun dessert pizza made from peanut butter cookie dough topped with colorful candies, marshmallows, and melted chocolate. Perfect for kids' parties, Halloween gatherings, or any celebration where you want something playful and sweet. The cookie base stays chewy while the toppings add varied textures and flavors. This recipe transforms a simple cookie mix into an impressive sharing dessert that looks like pizza but tastes like your favorite candy store treats.
Ingredients
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker peanut butter cookie mix, 1 lb 1.5 ozsugar cookie mix1:1nut-freedairy-free
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- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- candy-coated chocolate candies(optional)
- candy corn(optional)
- semisweet chocolate chips(optional)
- salted peanuts(optional)
- honey-roasted peanuts(optional)
- ½ cup coconut, shredded or flaked, tinted orange(optional)
- 1 cup miniature marshmallow
- ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 350°F
- 2
Stir cookie mix, oil and egg in medium bowl until soft dough forms
- 3
Press dough in ungreased 12-inch pizza pan, forming a narrow rim around edge of pan
- 4
Sprinkle choice of toppings on dough
- 5
Sprinkle coconut over toppings
- 6
Bake 10 minutes
- 7
Sprinkle marshmallows on top
- 8
Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned and cookie is set at edge
- 9
Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour
- 10
Drizzle melted chocolate over top
- 11
Cut into 12 wedges
Tips
Let the cookie base cool completely before adding melted chocolate to prevent it from melting the other toppings
Press the dough evenly and create a small rim like real pizza crust for authentic appearance
Use colorful Halloween candies for seasonal appeal or match candy colors to party themes
Good to Know
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days
Can assemble toppings up to 4 hours before baking, cover and refrigerate
Cut into wedges like pizza and serve at room temperature
Common Mistakes
Press dough evenly to avoid thick spots that won't bake through
Don't overbake the first stage to keep cookie base chewy
Wait for complete cooling before adding melted chocolate to prevent melting other toppings
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
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General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I use homemade cookie dough instead of mix?
Yes, use about 2 cups of your favorite peanut butter cookie dough. The baking time may vary slightly depending on thickness.
What if I don't have a pizza pan?
Use a large rimmed baking sheet or 15x10 inch jelly roll pan. Shape the dough into a circle and build up edges.
How long will this keep?
Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. The marshmallows may get sticky over time but it will still taste good.