Delicious Pizza Pan Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the delightful combination of pizza and cookies with this tasty and unique recipe. These pizza pan cookies are made with a chewy cookie base and topped with your favorite pizza toppings. They are perfect for a fun and delicious treat that will satisfy both your sweet and savory cravings. Spend some quality time baking with your loved ones and enjoy the flavors of pizza in a whole new way!

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
• 1/4 cup sliced olives
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-inch pizza pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the mini chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Press the cookie dough evenly into the greased pizza pan to form the base.
8. Spread the tomato sauce over the cookie dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
9. Sprinkle the sliced pepperoni, olives, diced green bell pepper, and diced red onion over the sauce.
10. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring an even coverage.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
12. Allow the pizza pan cookies to cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges and serving. Enjoy!

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