Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza

Indulge in a delightful treat with Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza, a fun and easy dessert that combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and cookie dough. This recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing your family and friends with a unique and delicious treat.

Why Make This Recipe

If you are a fan of peanut butter and cookies, this recipe is a must-try. The combination of soft, chewy cookie dough topped with creamy peanut butter frosting and your favorite peanut butter candies creates a mouthwatering dessert that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

How to Make Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened


• 1/4 cup peanut butter (not natural)


• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed


• 1 large egg


• 1 tsp vanilla extract


• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


• 2 tsp cornstarch


• 1/2 tsp baking soda


• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened


• 1/2 cup peanut butter (not natural)


• 1 cup powdered sugar


• 1-2 tbs milk or cream


• peanut butter candies of your choice

Directions

1. Make the Cookie Dough:

• In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until smooth.


• Add the egg and vanilla extract, mix well.


• Gradually add the flour, cornstarch, and baking soda until a dough forms.


• Press the dough into a pizza pan and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes. Let it cool.

2. Make the Frosting and Decorate:

• In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and peanut butter until smooth.


• Slowly beat in powdered sugar and milk or cream to make a smooth frosting.


• Frost the cooled cookie pizza and decorate with your favorite peanut butter candies.

How to Serve Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza

Serve this delectable dessert pizza sliced into wedges. It’s perfect for sharing at parties, potlucks, or as a special treat for the family. Enjoy it with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience.

How to Store Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza

Store any leftover cookie pizza in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week. You can also freeze the pizza, tightly wrapped, for up to 2 months.

Tips to Make Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza

• For a softer cookie, slightly underbake the dough.


• Customize the toppings with your favorite peanut butter candies or chocolate chips.


• Allow the cookie pizza to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

Variation

You can experiment with different cookie dough flavors by adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or sprinkles to the dough before baking.

Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza

Author: Maria Courses: Desert

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time

Servings: 8 Calories: 250

Description

Enjoy a delightful dessert with this Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza recipe! A perfect combination of peanut butter and cookie dough topped with creamy frosting and candies.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

• ¹⁄₂ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₄ cup peanut butter (not natural)
• ³⁄₄ cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• ¹⁄₂ tsp baking soda

Frosting

• ¹⁄₄ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup peanut butter (not natural)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1-2 tbs milk or cream

Instructions

Making the Cookie Dough

1. Step 1

   Cream together butter, peanut butter, and brown sugar until smooth.
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2. Step 2

   Add egg and vanilla extract, then gradually mix in flour, cornstarch, and baking soda to form a dough.
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3. Step 3

   Press the dough into a pizza pan and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes. Let it cool.
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Making the Frosting and Decorating

1. Step 1

   Beat together butter and peanut butter until smooth. Slowly beat in powdered sugar and milk or cream for a smooth frosting.
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2. Step 2

   Frost the cooled cookie pizza and decorate with peanut butter candies.
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