Halloween Cookie Pizza

This spooky cookie pizza is packed with pumpkin flavor and topped with black frosting and Halloween candies.

65 min Serves 24 Hard American

Our own summary of the original by Shelby Law Ruttan — the full post and photos live at grumpyshoneybunch.com.

A giant pumpkin-spiced cookie is rolled into a pizza shape, baked until golden, then frosted with black almond buttercream and decorated with assorted Halloween candies. Perfect for parties, it keeps in the fridge for up to a week.

Directions

In a large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Mix in pumpkin puree and molasses until smooth.

In another bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until a stiff dough forms.

Shape the dough into a flat round disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Remove dough from plastic wrap and place between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll into a 12-inch circle.

Peel off the top parchment sheet, then transfer the dough (still on the bottom parchment) onto a large baking sheet or pizza pan.

Bake for 20–25 minutes, until puffed and golden. Cool completely on the pan.

For the frosting, beat softened butter with 1 cup powdered sugar, almond extract, and 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Add another cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon cream; mix well. Add the final cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon cream; beat until smooth. If too stiff, add an extra tablespoon of cream.

Tint frosting with black food coloring, then spread over cooled cookie. Decorate with assorted Halloween candies.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.