Pizza Pan Cookie Wedges with Fudgy Frosting
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Homemade cookie crust, topped with chocolate frosting and chopped nuts, is one dessert pizza recipe creation that appeals to the entire family.


Pizza Pan Cookie Wedges with Fudgy Frosting


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 52 mins
Servings: 12 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  3-ounce packages  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  butter or margarineOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  shorteningOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  packed brown sugarOn Sale
  • 1    eggOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  cups  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 1  cup  coarsely chopped semisweet chocolateOn Sale
  • 2-1/3  cup  sifted powdered sugarOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  unsweetened cocoa powderOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  softened butter or margarineOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  boiling waterOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  chopped lightly salted mixed nuts or peanutsOn Sale
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Directions
1.
In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup butter or margarine, and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until thoroughly combined. Beat in flour and baking soda on low speed just until combined. Stir in the chopped chocolate.
2.
Spread cookie dough evenly in a greased 12- or 13-inch pizza pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 20 to 22 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
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Meanwhile, for the fudgy frosting, in a small mixing bowl combine powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup softened butter or margarine, boiling water, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed until combined. Beat on medium speed about 1 minute or until fluffy.
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Frost with Fudgy Frosting. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Cut into wedges. Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 431, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 214 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 5 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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how-tos
How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting
Even if you use a mix to make your cakes and cupcakes, we guarantee no one will ever comment on your baking skills as long as you learn how to make cream cheese frosting from scratch. This indulgent frosting adds tangy-sweet richness to almost any dessert, and, honestly, making it yourself is almost as easy as opening a can of pre-made icing, only it's so much more delicious.

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