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

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
52 mins
Servings:
12 servings
Ingredients
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2 3-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
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1/3 cup butter or margarine
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1/4 cup shortening
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 egg
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 cup coarsely chopped semisweet chocolate
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2-1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
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2 tablespoons boiling water
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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1/4 cup chopped lightly salted mixed nuts or peanuts
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.
3.
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.
4.
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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