Pizookie Recipe

This Pizookie Cookie is a quick one bowl dessert made with simple ingredients. It has warm bakery style flavor that is special enough for birthdays, movie nights, or a last minute sweet treat.

What’s a Pizookie?

A Pizookie is a large cookie baked most often in a small cast iron skillet. Made famous by BJ’s restaurant chain, it has crisp edges, a gooey center, and is often served warm from the oven. 

Pizookies are a Family Favorite Because…

• It’s beginner friendly and fast, made with just six ingredients. You don’t have to chill the dough before baking and needs fewer dishes than making a full batch of cookies.
• Tools for this small batch recipe are simple. A mixing bowl and an 8 inch skillet are all you need.
• For an easy make ahead dessert, mix the dough, refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.
• A chocolate chip Pizookie serves 6 and is best enjoyed warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and extra chocolate chips on top. Perfect for any special occasion or just a cozy family dessert night.

Ingredient Notes

• Butter creates a rich and slightly dense texture. Melted butter makes the recipe extra quick.
• Brown sugar adds moisture for a chewy texture with a deep caramel flavor. Granulated sugar will balance out the brown sugar and create a crisp edge.
• Egg binds the dough and provides structure without making it cakey.
• All purpose flour creates a thicker cookie while baking soda adds a little lift and helps it brown.
• Just a small amount of vanilla rounds out the butter and chocolate flavors.
• Chocolate chips add rich, sweet, and indulgent bursts of chocolate flavor.

Favorite Pizookie Variations

• For a chewier Pizookie, reduce the flour by 2 tablespoons.
• You can use a larger skillet or pan for a thinner cookie, just be sure to adjust bake time.
• If you are short on time, use ready made cookie dough. Try cookie flavors like peanut butter, sugar, or cookies and cream.
• Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate, peanut butter, or butterscotch chips. Use chopped candy, mini chocolate chips, M&M’s. Chopped Kit Kat bars or peanut butter cups would be tasty options.
• Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or granola for a crunchy texture.
• Crush up some ‘Nilla wafers, Oreos, Nutter Butter cookies, or your favorite cereal and spread them across the top of the cookie dough before baking for a whole new flavor.
• Make a S’mores inspired dessert by covering the top of a baked Pizookie with a mixture of mini marshmallows, crushed graham crackers, and chocolate chunks. Then place the Pizookie under the broiler until the marshmallows are melted and golden on the top.

Pizookie Toppings

• Top with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, caramel sauce, hot fudge, or flaky salt.
• Dunk pizookie chunks into a creamy shot for a boozy treat.
• Frost the cookie and top with colorful sprinkles for a fun and unforgettable birthday treat.

How to Make a Pizookie

1. Cream butter and sugar, then the egg, and mix until combined (see recipe).
2. Mix in the dry ingredients and then the chocolate chips.
3. Spread dough in an 8” oven-safe skillet, cake pan, or cast-iron pan and bake until the center is set.

Tips For Success

• For an extra gooey center, underbake the cookie slightly. The residual heat of the pan will continue to cook the cookie.
• Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour or the cookie may turn tough.
• Let Pizookie cool 5 minutes before serving so it remains gooey yet firm.
• Add vanilla ice cream right before serving so that it melts into the warm cookie instead of melting too fast.

Storing Leftovers

• Discard any cookie that was covered in ice cream or whipped cream.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container or a Stasher Bag at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days. 
• Freeze cooled Pizookie for up to 2 months. Pop one into a backpack or briefcase for a perfectly thawed treat by lunchtime.
• Enjoy at room temperature, or reheat for a few seconds in the microwave to bring back the soft center. If reheating from frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge first for the best texture. 

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Recipe slightly adapted from Spend With Pennies