Families have loved pizza for decades. Pizzas can be made with a variety of sauces, cheeses and toppings, and everyone has their favorite. But, until you’ve tried a Cookie Pizza, you don’t know what you’re missing!
This recipe calls for a peanut butter cookie dough base, topped with marshmallows and two kinds of chocolate chips.
If your youngsters are having friends over during summer vacation, or if you just want to try something different, I recommend you try this delicious, sweet treat. If peanut butter and marshmallows aren’t your thing, I’ve included a recipe for another great treat both kids and adults are sure to enjoy – Malted Milk Cookies.
COOKIE PIZZA
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla.
Stir in flour until blended. Spread dough onto a greased 12-inch pizza pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with marshmallows and chocolate chips. Bake 5-6 minutes longer or until lightly browned.
Cut into squares. Makes 10-12 servings.
MALTED MILK COOKIES
1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons dry instant chocolate drink mix
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups malted milk balls, crushed
In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla.
Combine the flour, drink mix, baking soda and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in crushed malted milk balls.
Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Yields about 3 dozen cookies.
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