Sweet Pizza Cookie Extravaganza
Transform your favorite pizza concept into a fun, delectable dessert with the Sweet Pizza Cookie Extravaganza. This crowd-pleasing creation starts with a giant sugar cookie base and layers of icing to mimic cheese and sauce, topped with your choice of candy 'toppings' for a whimsical and delicious experience. Perfect for parties, birthdays, or any sweet craving that demands something both inventive and delicious.
10
Servings
250 kcal
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough
1 roll (pressed into a round cookie pan)
Royal Icing
14 ounces (prepared according to box or recipe instructions)
Gel Food Coloring
as needed (yellow, red, copper, brown)
Red Licorice Wheels
as desired for topping (cut into circles)
Black Licorice
as desired for topping (cut into rings)
Square Piece Bubble Gum
as desired for topping (cut into small pieces)
Green and/or Purple Taffy Candy
as desired for topping (cut into strips)
Red Fruit Leather
as desired for topping (cut into circles)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven according to the package instructions for the sugar cookie dough. Meanwhile, prepare a round cookie pan by lightly greasing it or using parchment paper.
2
Press the refrigerated sugar cookie dough evenly into the prepared pan to form a large, uniform base.
3
Bake the cookie dough in the preheated oven as per the package instructions, typically for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
4
Remove the cookie from the oven and allow it to cool completely for about 2 hours before decorating. You can keep it in the pan or place it on a large platter.
5
Prepare royal icing according to the instructions on the box or your recipe, achieving a smooth consistency suitable for spreading.
6
Divide the royal icing into three portions, with the largest portion remaining white, a smaller portion dyed yellow using gel food coloring for the 'cheese', and the smallest portion dyed red for the 'sauce'.
7
Add a small amount of copper and brown food coloring to another small portion, creating a tan color for the 'crust'.
8
Fill a piping bag fitted with pastry tip #2A with yellow icing, outlining a large circle on the cookie that will represent the 'cheese', leaving space around the edges for sauce and crust. Fill this circle thoroughly with the remaining yellow icing, using a spatula to smooth if necessary.
9
Allow the yellow icing to set slightly before filling another piping bag with red icing to form your 'sauce'. Pipe a ring around the 'cheese', leaving a bit of space for the crust.
10
Let the red icing set for a few minutes, then use a piping bag with tip #125 filled with the tan icing to create the 'crust' around the outer edge of the cookie.
11
Personalize your pizza cookie by adding candy toppings. Consider using red licorice wheels as 'pepperoni', sliced black licorice for 'olives', diced bubble gum for 'tomatoes', fruit leather for 'ham', and green or purple taffy strips as 'peppers' or 'onions'.
12
Once the decorations are complete, allow the icing to set for a short time before slicing the cookie into wedges using a pizza cutter. Serve and enjoy with friends and family!
Nutrition Information
1.5 g
Protein
100 mg
Sodium
4 mg
Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sweet Pizza Cookie Extravaganza?
It is a dessert that transforms a giant sugar cookie base into a whimsical pizza using royal icing to mimic cheese and sauce and candy for toppings.
How many servings does this pizza cookie provide?
The recipe makes 10 servings.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 250 kcal.
How long does the cookie need to cool before decorating?
The cookie should cool completely for about 2 hours before you start adding icing.
What type of dough is used for the base?
One roll of refrigerated sugar cookie dough is used as the base.
What type of icing is recommended for this recipe?
14 ounces of royal icing, prepared according to box or recipe instructions, is used for the toppings.
What colors of food coloring are required?
You will need yellow, red, copper, and brown gel food coloring.
How do I create the 'crust' color for the icing?
Add a small amount of copper and brown food coloring to a portion of royal icing to create a tan color.
What candy is used to represent pepperoni?
Red licorice wheels cut into circles are used to mimic pepperoni.
What can I use to represent black olives?
Black licorice cut into rings serves as the olives.
How are 'tomatoes' created for this dessert pizza?
Square pieces of bubble gum cut into small pieces represent tomatoes.
What ingredient mimics green or purple peppers?
Green or purple taffy candy cut into strips is used for peppers or onions.
What is used for the 'ham' topping?
Red fruit leather cut into circles is used to represent ham.
Which pastry tip is used for the 'cheese' icing?
A piping bag fitted with pastry tip #2A is used to pipe the yellow 'cheese' icing.
Which pastry tip is used for the 'crust' icing?
A piping bag with tip #125 is used to create the tan 'crust' around the outer edge.
How long should the cookie bake?
The dough should bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
What is the first step in decorating the cookie?
Outline and fill a large circle with yellow icing to represent the cheese, leaving space at the edges.
How do I apply the 'sauce' icing?
Pipe a ring of red icing around the yellow 'cheese' area, leaving space for the outer crust.
What is the best way to slice the pizza cookie?
Use a pizza cutter to slice the cookie into wedges once the icing has set.
How much protein is in one serving?
There is 1.5 g of protein per serving.
What is the sodium content per serving?
Each serving contains 100 mg of sodium.
Does this recipe contain cholesterol?
Yes, there is 4 mg of cholesterol per serving.
How do I prepare the round cookie pan?
Lightly grease the pan or use parchment paper before pressing the dough into it.
How many ingredients are needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires 8 total ingredients including the candy toppings.
What is the consistency of the royal icing?
The icing should be prepared to a smooth consistency suitable for spreading and piping.
Can I use a spatula for the icing?
Yes, a spatula can be used to smooth the yellow 'cheese' icing after piping if necessary.
How is the sugar cookie dough prepared in the pan?
It should be pressed evenly into the prepared pan to form a large, uniform base.
Should the yellow icing set before adding red icing?
Yes, allow the yellow icing to set slightly before adding the red 'sauce' icing.
What are some tags associated with this recipe?
Tags include giant cookie, dessert pizza, candy toppings, and party dessert.
Is this recipe good for birthdays?
Yes, it is described as perfect for parties, birthdays, or any sweet craving.