Pizza hut cookie recipe

This Pizza Hut cookie recipe is a foolproof recipe that brings the same soft, chewy texture and decadent flavor from Pizza Hut straight to your plate.

I am sure there is no one in this world who doesn’t love cookies. But this is not any cookie – I’m talking about Pizza Hut's warm, chewy, chocolate-loaded pizza cookie. If you’ve ever had it, you know exactly what I’m talking about, that soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie (or should I say pizza slice :)) that oozes out like a dream.

With just a few pantry staples and some basic tools, you’ll have your very own giant cookie ready in under one hour! There is nothing more satisfying than eating a warm, soft cookie that is crispy on the exterior but gooey on the inside.

So what are you waiting for? Prepare to enjoy a handmade delight that's just as tasty (if not better 😉) as the one you've been enjoying at Pizza Hut for years!

What is so special about this pizza hut cookie recipe?

1. Simply irresistible, melts in mouth.
2. Do not need any fancy ingredients, or fancy tools.
3. Budget-friendly because it is made using all pantry staple ingredients.
4. Extremely easy to make.
5. Tastes better than pizza hut cookie.
6. Great for various occasions.
7. Highly customizable.
8. Amazing for large gatherings.

How to make pizza hut cookie recipe - overview?

Let us understand the overall steps before we begin the recipe.

Sr. No.	Steps
1.	Beat butter and sugar.
2.	Add eggs, vanilla
3.	Mix in flour and chocolate chips.
4.	Bake and enjoy.

Pizza hut cookie ingredients

• Unsalted butter - Butter is an essential element for the melt-in-your-mouth cookie. Make sure the butter is soft and at room temperature, since it will blend well with the other ingredients. Remove it one hour before beginning the preparation.

• Brown sugar - This will make the cookies soft and chewy. Brown sugar contains molasses, which contributes to the caramelly flavor of the cookies.

• Sugar - It is used for sweetness, of course! However, it also aids in browning the cookies during baking, giving them the golden finish we all seek in a cookie.

• Eggs - Eggs help to bind all of the ingredients together and give richness. Simply make sure they are at room temperature for easy mixing.

• Vanilla extract - Vanilla is the single ingredient that elevates your cookie from decent to great. Just a teaspoon makes a big impact.

• Flour - This is a vital ingredient in any cookie recipe. This is the foundation of the cookie. Use your preferred brand of all-purpose flour. I do not recommend replacing it with self-rising or cake flour.

• Baking soda - This will act as the leavening agent. Now, you may be wondering what it means. What exactly is a leavening agent? It is an ingredient that helps cookies to rise when baking in the oven, preventing dense cookies.

• Salt - Please skip this out entirely if you are using regular salted butter.

• Chocolate chips - How can we forget this star ingredient? This gives a chocolatey taste to the cookie. I recommend using dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips rather than milk chocolate chips, as cookies will become too sweet.

Any substitute?

Flour - To prepare a gluten-free version, substitute a gluten-free blend for all-purpose flour.

Sugar - Substitute sugar-free for sugar, which can be replaced 1:1. If brown sugar is not available, use a blend of sugar free and molasses instead.

Tools needed

1. Mixing bowls - to mix ingredients.
2. Measuring spoons/cups - to measure ingredients.
3. Weighing scale - This is also used to precisely measure ingredients.
4. Round baking tin - To bake the Pizza Hut cookie. Use a pizza pan as an alternative)
5. Rubber spatula - for folding.
6. Oven - to bake the Pizza hut cookie
7. Knife - to cut the pizza cookie slices

Pizza hut cookie (step-by-step) recipe

1. As always, preheat your oven to 350F (180C) and prepare your pan by adding a layer of parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, sift all-purpose flour, and baking soda. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agent, resulting in a perfectly raised cookie.

3. Now, add salt and mix it fully using a whisk.

4. In another medium-sized bowl, combine unsalted butter and sugars (regular and brown). Beat using a hand beater until light and fluffy. Use a paddle attachment if using a stand mixer.

5. Add one egg and beat until it is just combined.

6. Now, add the vanilla extract and beat for a few seconds.

7. Mix in the sifted dry ingredients (from step 2 above) and gently fold it using a rubber spatula. This prevents overmixing after adding the flour. If mixed using a hand beater, there is a risk of overmixing, which results in denser cookies.

8. Finally, add the chocolate chips and fold them using a rubber spatula.

9. Freeze the dough for just 10 minutes.

10. Add the dough to the prepared pan and press using your fingers.

11. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F or 180C for 20 to 22 minutes or until it is puffed from and brown on the edges.

12. Once ready, remove it from the oven and keep it on a wooden board. Let it cool for a while before transferring it to a wire rack. When the cookie is still warm, add a few chocolate chips on top and carefully press them into the cookie to ensure they stay there.

13. Remove to on a wire rack and cut it into 8 slices using a serrated knife.

14. Place an individual slice on a serving plate and garnish it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, and some colorful sprinkles.

15. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Variations

To prepare the copycat recipe, take all the ingredients mentioned in the recipe. However, if you want to try different cookie flavors, here are some suggestions.

1. White chocolate and macadamia nuts - Replace dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips with white chocolate chips and add a handful of toasted macadamia nuts to the cookie dough. Feel free to garnish with some toasted macadamia over top.
2. Peanut butter - Add 3 to 4 teaspoons of peanut butter and both sugars, then substitute half of the chocolate chips with peanut butter chips.
3. Salted caramel - You can either mix the caramel bits into the dough or spread a thin layer of caramel in between cookie dough layers. What do you prefer?
4. Nutella - Similar to caramel, either mix into the cookie dough or put between two layers of cookie dough.

Please let me know in the comments below if you tried with anything other than what is listed here. I would love to give it a try 😊.

Watch me making (video)

https://youtu.be/Ich2G2mcxaY

Storing and freezing instructions for pizza hut cookie

You can either store the baked cookies or you can freeze the cookie dough and bake them later.

Storing instructions

The first rule of thumb is to let the cookie totally cool before wrapping it in plastic wrap and storing it in an airtight container. Store at room temperature or in the fridge.

Room temperature - They stay ok for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator - They stay fresh for up to 1 week.

Freezing instructions

You can freeze both the cookie and the cookie dough.

Freezing cookie - After the cookie has completely cooled, cover it with plastic wrap and place it in a Ziplock bag or freezer-safe bag. They can stay fresh for up to two months.

Freezing cookie dough - Cover the dough with plastic wrap, then aluminum wrap, and freeze for up to three months.

Thawing or reheating instructions

Thawing cookie or cookie dough - As with any other treat, defrost it overnight in the refrigerator. Then follow the instructions from step 10 of the step-by-step recipe provided above.

Reheating a cookie - Place the thawed cookie on a cookie sheet and bake at 350F or 180C for 3 to 4 minutes to enjoy the soft and gooey texture.

Secret tips to make the best pizza hut cookie recipe

1. Room temperature ingredients - Use room temperature ingredients to ensure that they combine well and that you do not overbeat them.

2. Measure ingredients - I highly recommend using a weighing scale to measure the flour because a measuring cup may not be accurate and excess flour will result in dense cookies.

3. Don't overmix - Add the flour and mix only until incorporated. Overmixing causes the gluten to develop, resulting in tough rather than soft cookies.

Want to try some other cookies?

If you like these cookies, try out my other cookie recipes.

1. No brown sugar cookies
2. No bake cookie dough recipe

Did you make it?

Over to you now 🙂. Do not wait to make these soft and yummy pizza hut cookie at home and let me know if you made them exactly as mentioned here or did you tweak some ingredients? I would love to hear that!

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