Halloween Dessert Pizza (Print version)
A chewy sugar cookie dessert pizza topped with cream cheese frosting, chocolate web drizzle, candy corn, sprinkles, and candy eyes.
# Ingredients:
For the cookie crust
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1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
For the frosting
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For decorating
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1/3 cup (55 g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon heavy cream or coconut oil, optional for thinning
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1/2 cup candy corn
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1/3 cup orange and black sprinkles
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1/3 cup mini candy-coated chocolate pieces
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2 tablespoons candy eyes
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1/4 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, optional
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10-inch pizza pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Mix in the egg and vanilla, then add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until a soft dough forms.
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Press the dough into a 10-inch circle, keeping the edge slightly thicker than the center. Bake for 14-17 minutes, until the edge is lightly golden and the center is set. Cool completely on the pan.
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Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat until thick and spreadable.
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Spread the frosting over the cooled cookie crust, leaving a small border around the edge.
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Melt the chocolate chips with the cream or coconut oil if using. Drizzle circles over the frosting, then drag a toothpick from the center outward to make a web pattern.
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Top with candy corn, sprinkles, mini chocolate candies, candy eyes, and crushed cookies. Chill for 10-15 minutes if the frosting is soft, then slice into wedges.
# Good to know:
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Cool the cookie crust completely before frosting.
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Decorate shortly before serving for the brightest candy color.
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Use a warm, clean knife for neat slices.