Best 2 Pizza Pan Cookies Recipes

Pizza pan cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover cookie dough or to make a quick and easy dessert. Pizza pan cookies are also a fun activity to do with kids, and they can help teach them about cooking and baking. With so many different variations and toppings to choose from, there's sure to be a pizza pan cookie recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PIZZA PAN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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From RecipeSource by Syd Bigger. My one concern was getting the cookie out of the pan intact and was groundless. Since I only wanted one I divided the recipe in half successfully. Watch the baking time closely.

Provided by Cathleen Colbert

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 2 giant cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Lightly grease two 12 inch pizza pans.
(I used butter flavored Pam) Cream butter, sugars, cream cheese and vanilla in a large bowl (thank God for KitchenAid stand mixers).
Add eggs and beat until light.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
Slowly add flour mixture to butter mixture to form dough.
Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
Divide dough in half and press each half evenly into pans.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

PIZZA-PAN COOKIES

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This is a chocolate-chip cookie in the form of a large pizza! A wonderful substitute for birthday cake too!

Provided by Kaye Lani Horrocks

Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs eggs
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease two 12 inch pizza pans.
In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar, until smooth. Beat in the cream cheese, then the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Divide the dough in half and press each half onto a prepared pizza pan.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden at the edges. Cool completely in pans on wire racks. Cut into wedges like a pizza and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 167.8 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

Tips:

Use a pizza pan to achieve a crispy, evenly baked cookie.
Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.
Use high-quality chocolate chips or chunks for the best flavor.
Don't overmix the cookie dough, as this will result in tough cookies.
Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Let the cookies cool on the pizza pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Pizza pan cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a crispy outer layer and a chewy, gooey center, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give pizza pan cookies a try!