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Bake a Cookie Pizza

Bake a Cookie Pizza
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Make a large cookie 'pizza' by baking cookie dough, then spread frosting and arrange fruit or candy toppings; practice measuring and decorating with adult supervision.

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How to make chocolate chip cookie pizza|Pizookie|

What you need
Adult supervision required, cooling rack, frosting tub, fruit or small candy toppings, measuring cups, oven mitts, parchment paper, round baking sheet or pizza pan, spatula, store-bought cookie dough

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Line the round baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.

Step 3

Press the cookie dough evenly onto the lined pan into a round pizza shape about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 4

Put the pan into the oven and bake the cookie pizza for 18 to 25 minutes until the edges are golden.

Step 5

Carefully place the hot pan on the cooling rack using oven mitts.

Step 6

Let the cookie pizza cool completely on the rack for about 20 minutes.

Step 7

Measure 1 cup of frosting using a measuring cup.

Step 8

Spread the measured frosting evenly over the cooled cookie pizza with a spatula.

Step 9

Measure 1/2 cup chopped fruit and 1/2 cup candy using measuring cups.

Step 10

Arrange the measured fruit and candy on the frosting to create your decoration.

Step 11

Share your finished cookie pizza on DIY.org

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Help!?

What can I use if I don't have parchment paper or a round baking sheet?

Use a rimmed baking sheet or a round cake pan lined with lightly greased aluminum foil so you can press the cookie dough onto it without sticking.

My cookie pizza browned on the edges but the center was raw—what should I do?

Lower the oven to 325°F, press the cookie dough evenly to about 1/2 inch thick, and bake longer while checking it after 18 minutes and rotating the pan so the center cooks through.

How can I adapt this activity for different ages?

Have younger kids press the cookie dough and arrange the measured fruit and candy while an adult preheats the oven and handles baking, and let older kids measure the 1 cup frosting, spread it with the spatula, and bake with supervision.

How can we make the cookie pizza more creative or special?

Personalize the cookie pizza by tinting the measured frosting, adding sprinkles or a melted chocolate drizzle, or arranging the 1/2 cup fruit and 1/2 cup candy into a picture or theme before sharing on DIY.org.

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Facts about baking for kids

🍕 Americans eat roughly 3 billion pizzas each year, so a cookie 'pizza' is joining a very popular party tradition!

📏 Baking is like chemistry: small changes in measurements or oven time can make cookies chewy, cakey, or crisp.

🎂 Royal icing can dry rock-hard, which makes it great for sticking toppings and making neat decorations.

🍓 Strawberries wear their seeds on the outside — each berry has about 200 tiny seeds!

🍪 The world's largest cookie (a chocolate-chip cookie) weighed over 40,000 pounds — that's as heavy as about 20 cars!

How do you make a cookie pizza?

To make a cookie pizza, preheat the oven and press cookie dough into a greased pizza pan or large baking sheet to form one big round. Bake according to the recipe or package directions, then let it cool completely. Spread a layer of frosting or whipped cream, then arrange fruit, candy, or nuts into slices. Let kids practice measuring ingredients and decorating while an adult handles oven and cutting.

What materials do I need for a cookie pizza?

You'll need cookie dough (homemade or store-bought), a round pizza pan or large baking sheet, parchment paper or nonstick spray, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls and spatula, frosting or whipped cream, plates/knife for spreading, cooling rack, and assorted toppings like sliced fruit, chocolate chips, or candy. Also have oven mitts and a step stool or adult supervision for oven tasks. Optional: piping bags, sprinkles, and small cookie cutters.

What ages is this activity suitable for?

This activity suits toddlers through tweens with age-appropriate roles. Ages 3–5 can help press dough, choose toppings, and decorate with supervision. Ages 6–8 can measure ingredients and stir with guidance, while ages 9+ can follow a recipe and help with oven steps if an adult supervises. Always have an adult handle preheating, baking, and slicing to prevent burns and cuts.

What are the benefits, safety tips, or variations for cookie pizza?

Making a cookie pizza builds measuring and counting skills, fine motor control, and creativity while encouraging healthy choices if you use fruit toppings. For safety, always supervise near the oven, use oven mitts, cut slices for younger children, and avoid small hard candies for toddlers who might choke. Variations include mini cookie pizzas, gluten-free dough, yogurt-based frosting, or a savory version using flatbread, cream cheese, and veggies.
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