Ingredients
Cookie Base:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Topping:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (about 3 cups)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons strawberry jam for glaze
- Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-14 inch pizza pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Incorporate flour: Add flour mixture and mix on low speed just until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.
- Press into pan: Transfer dough to prepared pan. Press evenly into pan to about ½ inch thickness.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden brown and set but center still looks slightly underdone. Do not overbake.
- Cool completely: Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely (about 45 minutes to 1 hour).
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Assemble: Spread frosting evenly over cooled cookie base. Arrange strawberry slices on top.
- Optional glaze: Warm strawberry jam until liquid and brush over berries for shine.
- Serve: Slice with pizza cutter and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Cookie must be completely cool before frosting or the frosting will melt.
- Pat strawberries dry with paper towels before arranging to prevent excess moisture.
- Cookie base can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored wrapped at room temperature.
- Assemble no more than 4-6 hours before serving for best texture.
- For extra-soft cookie, remove from oven when center still looks slightly underdone—it will finish cooking as it cools.
- Substitute other berries or fruits based on preference or season.
- For individual cookie pizzas, divide dough among smaller 6-inch pans and adjust baking time to 15-18 minutes.
- Refrigerated cookie dough can be substituted—use 2 packages (16-18 oz each).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian