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Bake a Gooey Cookie Pizza

Bake a Gooey Cookie Pizza
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Make a large gooey cookie pizza topped with chocolate; measure ingredients, mix dough, spread in a pan, bake with adult help and slice.

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Step-by-step guide to bake a gooey cookie pizza

What you need
1 egg, adult supervision required, all-purpose flour, baking soda, brown sugar, butter (softened), chocolate chips, granulated sugar, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, mixing spoon or spatula, oven mitts, parchment paper or nonstick spray, round pizza pan or large oven-safe baking dish, salt, vanilla extract

Step 1

Gather all the materials from the list and put them on a clear spot on the counter so everything is ready.

Step 2

Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 3

Line the pizza pan with parchment paper or spray it with nonstick spray.

Step 4

Measure all the ingredients so you have them ready to use.

Step 5

Put the softened butter and both sugars into the mixing bowl.

Step 6

Beat the butter and sugars until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.

Step 7

Crack the egg into the mixing bowl and add the vanilla.

Step 8

Beat the egg and vanilla into the butter-sugar mixture until mixed.

Step 9

Add the measured flour baking soda and salt to the bowl.

Step 10

Stir the mixture until a dough forms and there is no dry flour left.

Step 11

Fold the chocolate chips into the dough so they are spread evenly.

Step 12

Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan to make a round cookie pizza shape.

Step 13

Have an adult place the pan in the oven and bake the cookie pizza for 18–22 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is gooey.

Step 14

Let the cookie pizza cool for about 10 minutes then slice it into wedges.

Step 15

Share your finished gooey cookie pizza on DIY.org

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What can I use instead of parchment paper, nonstick spray, or chocolate chips if I can't find them?

If you don't have parchment paper or nonstick spray, lightly grease the pizza pan with softened butter or a thin film of vegetable oil, and if you lack chocolate chips fold in chopped chocolate bars, candy pieces, or peanut butter chips instead.

My dough is crumbly or the center isn't gooey after baking—what should I try?

If the dough stays crumbly when you 'Stir the mixture until a dough forms,' add 1 tablespoon of milk or another tablespoon of softened butter and mix until it holds, and if the center bakes firm before the edges are golden, shorten the bake toward 18 minutes and check for a gooey center before removing.

How can I adapt this activity for younger kids or older kids?

For preschoolers, have them help press the dough into the prepared pan and fold in the chocolate chips while an adult preheats the oven and cracks the egg, and for older kids let them measure ingredients, beat the butter-and-sugars, and time the 18–22 minute bake with supervision.

What are some fun ways to personalize or improve our Gooey Cookie Pizza after it's baked?

After letting the cookie pizza cool for about 10 minutes and slicing into wedges, personalize it by spreading frosting or melted chocolate, adding fruit, sprinkles, or crushed cookies on top, or serving each wedge with a scoop of ice cream before sharing on DIY.org.

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Facts about baking for kids

⏱️ Most cookies bake quickly — about 8–12 minutes at 350°F (175°C) — and taking them out a little early keeps them soft and gooey.

🍫 Cocoa butter melts near body temperature (about 30–34°C), which is why chocolate on warm cookies becomes perfectly gooey.

🍕 Cookie "pizzas" are a popular party treat — large round cookies topped with chocolate, candies, and frosting and sliced like a pizza.

🍪 Ruth Wakefield invented the chocolate chip cookie in 1938 at the Toll House Inn — that's why Toll House chips are so famous!

🧁 Use dry measuring cups for flour and wet measuring cups for liquids — accurate measuring makes a big difference in cookie texture.

How do you make a Gooey Cookie Pizza?

To make a Gooey Cookie Pizza, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Measure and cream softened butter with brown and white sugar, then beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined; fold in chocolate chips. Press dough evenly into a greased or parchment-lined round pan, top with extra chips, and bake 18–25 minutes until edges are golden but the center stays soft. Cool 10–15 minutes before slicing; an adult should handle the oven and cutting.

What materials and ingredients do I need to make a Gooey Cookie Pizza?

You’ll need: 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, 1 cup softened butter, ¾ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 tsp vanilla, 1½–2 cups chocolate chips. Tools: mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, wooden spoon or mixer, round pizza or cake pan, spatula, parchment paper (optional), oven mitts, cooling rack, and a serrated knife for slicing after cooling.

What ages is baking a Gooey Cookie Pizza suitable for?

Suitable for many ages with supervision: toddlers (2–4) can help pour pre-measured chips and stir with assistance. Preschoolers (4–6) can measure dry ingredients, press dough into the pan, and sprinkle toppings. School-age kids (7–10) can follow the recipe step-by-step with guidance. Tweens and teens (11+) can handle most tasks but should have an adult operate the oven and knives. Adjust tasks to each child’s motor skills and attention span.

What safety tips should I follow when baking a Gooey Cookie Pizza with kids?

Keep kids away from the oven and hot pans; an adult should load, unload, and slice. Use oven mitts, a stable work surface, and a cooled cutting board for slicing. Avoid tasting raw batter because of raw eggs. Watch for chocolate or flour allergies and clean spills to prevent slips. Teach children to wash hands before handling ingredients and never run in the kitchen. Use age-appropriate tasks and constant supervision around heat and sharp tools.
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