Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza

By Lily | Last modified on Dec 6, 2025

Featured in: Desserts

Who doesn’t love the classic comfort of a chocolate chip cookie? Now imagine that in a fun, shareable pizza format that’s perfect for parties or cozy nights in. This chocolate chip cookie pizza is easy to make, requiring no chilling and offering a warm, gooey treat with a golden crust that everyone will adore.

The luscious melted chocolate chips and buttery cookie base create a harmonious blend of textures that satisfy cravings instantly. Decorating with frosting, sprinkles, or a scoop of creamy ice cream takes this cookie pizza from simple to spectacular, making it an irresistible centerpiece for any occasion.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No need to roll individual cookies; it’s faster and less messy.
Skip the chilling time typically required for cookie dough.
Perfect for sharing — serves a crowd and cuts like a pizza.
Customizable with toppings like buttercream, sprinkles, or ice cream.

Ingredients

All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g) spooned and leveled, forming the sturdy base for your cookie pizza dough.
Cornstarch: 2 teaspoons, helps tenderize the dough and achieve a softer texture.
Baking soda: 1 teaspoon, provides leavening to make the cookie pizza rise lightly and keep it fluffy.
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, balances sweetness and enhances overall flavor.
Unsalted butter: 3/4 cup (170g), softened to room temperature for creamy batter and rich taste.
Light or dark brown sugar: 3/4 cup (150g), packed, adds moisture and deep caramel flavor.
Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup (50g), offers crunch and balanced sweetness.
Large egg: 1, at room temperature to bind ingredients smoothly.
Pure vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons, gives warm aromatic notes enhancing the cookie’s flavor profile.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 and 1/4 cups (225g), the star ingredient for gooey pockets of chocolate.
Optional toppings: ice cream, vanilla buttercream, or sprinkles to turn your cookie pizza into a festive dessert.

Instructions

Preheat and Prepare the Pan: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a pizza pan no smaller than 12 inches. This ensures the cookie dough spreads evenly and prevents sticking during baking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Combining these dry components evenly distributes leavening agents and seasoning, leading to consistent texture and flavor.
Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer on medium speed, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until the mixture is creamy and smooth, about 3 minutes. This step aerates the butter and sugar, essential for a soft, tender cookie pizza base.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract on high speed until fully incorporated, roughly 1 minute. This binds your dough, adding moisture and flavor that complements the chocolate chips.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking gluten and preventing a tough crust.
Fold in Chocolate Chips: While mixer is still on low, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed. This creates delightful bursts of melted chocolate throughout the cookie pizza.
Shape Dough on Pizza Pan: Transfer the dough onto your prepared pizza pan and press with fingers to flatten, leaving about 3/4 inch thickness. Avoid spreading dough to the edges; a thicker center ensures a gooey center with a nicely baked crust.
Bake Until Golden: Bake for 20–24 minutes or until the surface is puffed and lightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent overbaking, which can dry out the cookie pizza.
Cool and Garnish: Let the cookie pizza cool in the pan placed on a wire rack. While warm, optionally press a few chocolate chips onto the surface for an appealing look and extra chocolatey bites.

You Must Know

Cookie pizza consistency is soft and thick; don’t expect a thin crisp crust.
Ensure butter is softened properly for easier mixing and optimal texture.
Use a pizza pan of at least 12 inches to allow even baking and perfect size slices.
Customization is easy with sprinkles or frostings for celebrations.

Storage Tips

Store leftover cookie pizza covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for 5 days to maintain freshness. For longer storage, freeze wrapped dough before baking for up to 3 months.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm slices with scoops of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Alternatively, decorate with colorful sprinkles and buttercream for birthday parties or festive occasions.

Professional Tips

For a chewier texture, refrigerate the shaped dough for 30 minutes before baking to control spreading.
Beat butter and sugar thoroughly to achieve a light crumb and tender bite.
Add sprinkles with the chocolate chips, but avoid nonpareils as they can bleed color during baking.

FAQs

Can I make this cookie pizza gluten-free?: Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend that includes xanthan gum for structure, adjusting liquid as needed.
Do I have to chill the dough before baking?: No, this recipe does not require chilling. However, chilling can help control spreading if you want a thicker pizza crust.
What size pan should I use?: A pizza pan at least 12 inches in diameter is recommended for even baking and perfect slice size.
Can I use other types of chocolate?: Yes, feel free to substitute semi-sweet chips with milk, dark, or white chocolate chips based on preference.
How should I store leftover cookie pizza?: Cover at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days. Wrapped dough can be frozen for longer storage.
Is this cookie pizza suitable for birthdays?: Absolutely! Add sprinkles to the dough or decorate the baked pizza with frosting and extra toppings for celebrations.
Can I add nuts or other mix-ins?: Yes, chopped nuts, dried fruits, or candy pieces can be folded into the dough along with chocolate chips for extra texture.