Description
Sweet dreams collide in this mm cookie pizza recipe, blending childhood nostalgia with playful dessert creativity. Chocolate-studded dough transforms into a shareable masterpiece that delights both kids and adults with its irresistible charm.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup M&M candies
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Flavoring and Topping:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup M&M candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch cast-iron skillet by lining with parchment paper or generously greasing the surface.
- In a small bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, and salt by whisking until uniform.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, blend melted butter with light brown and granulated sugars until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture, mixing until fully integrated.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until no flour streaks remain to avoid overmixing.
- Carefully mix in three-quarters of the M&M candies, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Transfer cookie dough to the prepared skillet, pressing evenly across the bottom using hands or a spoon to create a uniform layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for lightly golden brown edges and a set but slightly soft center.
- Remove skillet from oven and place on a wire cooling rack, allowing the cookie to rest for 10 minutes.
- Melt milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each, until completely smooth.
- Spread melted chocolate uniformly across the warm cookie’s surface.
- Immediately press remaining M&M candies into the melted chocolate before it sets.
- Let the cookie pizza cool for an additional 15-20 minutes until chocolate topping is completely firm.
- Slice into wedges using a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for precise servings.
Notes
- Customize M&M Colors Choose seasonal or themed M&M colors to match holidays or special occasions, making the cookie pizza festive and personalized.
- Prevent Overmixing Gently fold ingredients to maintain a soft, chewy texture and avoid developing tough gluten strands that can make the cookie dense.
- Chocolate Drizzle Alternative Swap milk chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate for different flavor profiles and visual appeal.
- Dietary Modifications Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version, and use vegan butter and egg substitute for plant-based diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg