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    Pizza Hut Hot Cookie Dough Copycat

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     Pizza Hut Hot Cookie Dough Copycat - How to make pizza hut style chocolate chip cookie dough at home!

    In this Cookie Dough recipe, the centre of the Cookie remains gooey, while the edges are crispy. 

    It’s great for eating right out of the tin while it’s still warm. What a way to end a long day!  It's also great enjoyed with a group of friends or family. YUM!

    Recipe updated after retesting - with process pictures, more butter, less flour and less baking time. (2022)

    Cookie Dough in black ramekin with chocolate ice cream on top

     

    PIZZA HUT HOT COOKIE DOUGH COPYCAT

    This ooey gooey cookie dough recipe is melty in the middle and crispy on the edges.

    It is delicious topped with ice cream and is completely irresistible!

    Plus it's easy to make & comes together in one bowl and is ready to eat in under 30 minutes

    The Pizza Hut cookie dough is famous and and I have been making it at home for a long time now.

    This is basically a giant slightly under cooked cookie eaten straight out of the oven, topped with ice cream.

    Who else loves the combination of a warm chocolate chip cookie with ice cream? It's beyond heavenly.

    PLUS..This is a one bowl and baking tin job which makes cleaning up easy too!

    INGREDIENTS IN PIZZA HUT HOT COOKIE DOUGH COPYCAT

    Before we dive in let's talk about what you need to make this recipe:

    Butter

    I use Salted Butter in this recipe but Unsalted also works. Just add a good pinch of Salt.

    Light Brown Sugar and Caster Sugar

    For crispy edges and a soft center.

    Plain Flour

    You can use Self Raising if that is all you have.

    Vanilla & Egg

    1 Egg is needed just to bring everything together.

    Salt

    A pinch elevates the flavour of the Cookie Dough.

    Chocolate Chips

    You can use any you like - Chopped chocolate, chips or chunks.  Even M&Ms work.

    HOW TO MAKE PIZZA HUT COOKIE DOUGH

    This recipe is very easy to make, but here are some pics to help with the step by step process:

    Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas Mark 4. Grease and line a 20cm tin.

    Gather your ingredients.

    The butter should be at room temperature. Mine had melted slightly! Oops.

    Ingredients for Cookie Dough on table

    Cream together Butter & Sugars

    The first step in making this Pizza Hut Cookie Dough is to cream together the butter and sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy.

    You can do this in a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a wooden spoon or hand held mixer. 

    Sugar and butter in a bowl

     

    Sugar and Butter mixed in bowl

    Add Vanilla & Egg

    Next, add the vanilla & egg and beat again until the mixture comes together. Make sure you scrape the sides down first.

    Egg added to batter in bowl

    Mixed batter in bowl

    Batter in bowl

    Add Plain Flour, Baking Powder and Salt

    Add the dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients.

    Stir them together gently then beat until everything is combined and there are no lumps.

    Flour added to batter in bowl

    Flour added to batter in bowl

    Mixed batter in bowl

    Cookie dough batter in bowl

    Add Chocolate Chips

    Add chocolate chips and stir by hand until the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

    Chocolate chips added to batter in bowl

     

    Chocolate chips mixed into cookie dough in bowl

    Spread batter into lined tin

    Next, spread the batter into the lined tin.

    I recommend using a very lightly greased spatula or spoon but you can just spread with a wooden spoon if you prefer.

    Batter added to tin

    Batter spread out in tin

    Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top

    Add a few extra chocolate chips on top of the batter if you like.

    Bake

    Bake for 13 -18 minutes, or until the sides are just browning/set and the middle is still slightly jiggly.

    Baked cookie dough in tin

    Serve

    Let the cookie cool for 5 minutes before you serve it! Dollop on some Ice Cream and dig in.

    Cookie Dough with chocolate ice cream on top in tin

    Cookie Dough with someone eating a little with a small spoon

    FAQ'S FOR THE BEST PIZZA HUT HOT COOKIE DOUGH

    Should the Batter be wet?

    As you can see, the batter for this cookie dough is soft but spreadable.

    If you find your batter doesn't have the consistency above, add a little milk until it reaches the desired consistency.

    I recommend using a very lightly greased spatula or spoon but you can just spread with a wooden spoon if you prefer.

    Can this be made in a Cast Iron Pan?

    Absolutely!

    You can make this cookie dough in a 20 cm round tin, or in 4-6 small ramekins to serve individually or a 20 cm cast iron pan.

    The edges will be crispier in a cast iron. SO delicious!

    Changing the tin size

    The baking time will depend on the depth of your tin/pan.

    The wider the tin, the shorter the cooking time because the depth of batter will be a lot less.

    Keep an eye on the batter and when the edges begin to become golden and crispy, it will be OK to remove it from the oven. 

    The center will remain slightly gooey but that is how it is supposed to be!

    How to eat it

    This is a dessert best enjoyed right away, but if you have leftovers you can store in an airtight container and microwave to enjoy another night.

    Or you can save some of the cookie dough to make fresh another night.

    Storage/Freezing

    Let the cookie dough cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

    It also keeps in the freezer for up to two months.

    If freezing for a while, I would wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap before placing in an airtight box.

    Can I double the recipe?

    Yes, you can double it and bake it in two 20cm tins.

    Can I halve the recipe?

    If you want a smaller serving you absolutely can halve the recipe and bake it in a smaller tin.

    Cooking Time

    I have made this recipe so many times and the variation in baking time is so wide here because it depends how you like it but also because baking time depends on your oven - some run hotter then others and it can vary by a few minutes if your oven has been on for a couple of hours beforehand. I.e. if you have been using it for other recipes through the day.

    VARIATIONS

    So this cookie dough is a basic cookie dough recipe which is adaptable to your taste.

    Want a salted caramel version? Add caramel pieces instead and add some caramel over the top.

    If you prefer white chocolate, add that instead and perhaps add a cranberry/raspberry sauce on top.

    Basically, add whatever your heart desires.

    To make a Pizookie version, bake for a little longer.

     

    Cookie Dough with 2 scoops of chocoalte ice cream on top

    MORE COOKIE DOUGH RECIPES:

    Microwave Cookie Dough

    Biscoff Cookie Dough

    Mini Egg Cookie Dough

    Banoffee Cookie Dough

    Nutella Triple Chocolate Cookie Dough

    M & M Cookie Dough

    **if you make this recipe, please rate/comment below. we love to hear from you and seeing your creations makes our day – safira

    Cookie Dough in black ramekin with chocolate ice cream on top
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    Pizza Hut Hot Cookie Dough Copy Cat

    Pizza Hut Hot Cookie Dough Copycat - How to make pizza hut style chocolate chip cookie dough at home!

    In this Cookie Dough recipe, the centre of the Cookie remains gooey, while the edges are crispy. 

    It’s great for eating right out of the tin while it’s still warm.  What a way to end a long day!

    Course Baking, Baking/Dessert, Dessert
    Cuisine American, british
    Keyword Biscoff Cookie dough, Biscoff cookies, Cookie dough, Pizookie, Pizza hut cookie dough, Skillet Cookie
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 392 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    • 110 g Butter
    • 50 g Caster Sugar see notes
    • 100 g Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
    • 150 g Plain Flour
    • 1 tsp Baking Powder
    • Pinch Salt
    • 150 g Milk Chocolate Chips

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to gas mark 4/180 C.

    2. Ceam together the butter and sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy.

      You can do this in a stand mixer or in a large bowl with a wooden spoon or hand held mixer. 

    3. Next, add the vanilla & egg and beat again until the mixture is homogenous.

    4. Add the Flour, Baking Powder and Salt. Stir together until everything is combined and there are no lumps.

    5. Add chocolate chips and stir by hand until the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

    6. Next, spread the batter into the lined tin. I recommend using a very lightly greased spatula or spoon.

    7. Add a few extra chocolate chips on top of the batter if you like.

    8. Bake for 13 - 18 minutes, or until the sides are just browning/set and the middle is still slightly jiggly.

    9. Let the cookie cool for 5 minutes before you serve it! Dollop on some Ice Cream and dig in.

    Recipe Notes

    FAQ's to help make the BEST Pizza Hut Cookie Dough

    Sugar

    There is a lot of sugar in this recipe and it is a sweet cookie dough. If you prefer a less sweet cookie reduce the sugar by up to a half. 

    Should the Batter be wet?

    As you can see, the batter for this cookie dough is soft but spreadable.

    If you find your batter doesn't have the consistency above, add a little milk until it reaches the desired consistency.

    I recommend using a very lightly greased spatula or spoon but you can just spread with a wooden spoon if you prefer.

    Can this be made in a Cast Iron Pan?

    Absolutely!

    You can make this cookie dough in a 20 cm round tin, or in 4-6 small ramekins to serve individually or a 20 cm cast iron pan

    The edges will be crispier in a cast iron. SO delicious!

    Changing the tin size

    The baking time will depend on the depth of your tin/pan.

    The wider the tin, the shorter the cooking time because the depth of batter will be a lot less.

    Keep an eye on the batter and when the edges begin to become golden and crispy, it will be OK to remove it from the oven. 

    The center will remain slightly gooey but that is how it is supposed to be!

    How to eat it

    This is a dessert best enjoyed right away, but if you have leftovers you can store in an airtight container and microwave to enjoy another night.

    Or you can save some of the cookie dough to make fresh another night.

    Storage/Freezing

    Let the cookie dough cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

    It also keeps in the freezer for up to two months.

    If freezing for a while, I would wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap before placing in an airtight box.

    Cooking Time

    I have made this recipe so many times and the variation in baking time is so wide here because it depends how you like it but also because baking time depends on your oven - some run hotter then others and it can vary by a few minutes if your oven has been on for a couple of hours beforehand. I.e. if you have been using it for other recipes through the day.

    Variations

    So this cookie dough is a basic cookie dough recipe which is adaptable to your taste.

    Want a salted caramel version? Add caramel pieces instead and add some caramel over the top.

    If you prefer white chocolate, add that instead and perhaps add a cranberry/raspberry sauce on top.

    Basically, add whatever your heart desires.

    To make a Pizookie version, bake for a little longer.

    Can I double the recipe?

    Yes, you can double it and bake it in two 20cm tins.

    Can I halve the recipe?

    If you want a smaller serving you absolutely can halve the recipe and bake it in a smaller tin.

    Nutrition Facts
    Pizza Hut Hot Cookie Dough Copy Cat
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 392 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 65mg22%
    Sodium 138mg6%
    Potassium 64mg2%
    Carbohydrates 58g19%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 38g42%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 456IU9%
    Calcium 26mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    1. Fareh says

      November 10, 2017 at 1:01 pm

      Hi
      This looks yumm
      But for it have one that has less ingredients
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Safira says

        November 11, 2017 at 9:40 pm

        Hi Fareh,
        I am unsure what the question is?
        Are you asking if we have a recipe for the cookie dough with less ingredients?
        I have this recipe which has 6 main ingredients and we also have an eggless version and a version for mini versions of individual cookie dough. Hope that helps. Feel free to email me if you have any further questions. x

        Reply
        • Chand says

          March 14, 2023 at 2:45 pm

          Hi Safira,

          could you share your eggless version for this cookie dough please.

          Reply
          • Safira says

            March 20, 2023 at 1:13 pm

            Hi Chandni,

            I am so sorry for the delay in replying to you. I wanted to retest it with the egg replacement I had in mind before answering.
            I mixed 1 tbsp of Oil and 2 tbsp of Water together and then added them to the batter in place of the Eggs in this recipe and it worked perfectly fine. Hope the helps. x

            Reply
    2. Sophia says

      March 08, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is drooling with this cookie dough skillet! This looks so delicious and decadent, can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Safira says

        February 10, 2020 at 7:40 pm

        I hope you enjoy it. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Harvey says

      November 27, 2018 at 9:23 am

      Can it also be eaten raw?

      Reply
      • Safira says

        November 27, 2018 at 12:27 pm

        Hi,

        No it can't because of the eggs. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Alison says

      June 10, 2019 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      My kids went crazy for this recipe! Can't go wrong with a melty chocolate chips cookie cake!

      Reply
      • Safira says

        February 10, 2020 at 7:40 pm

        The best!

        Reply
    5. Jessica says

      June 10, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      I love the concept of a skillet cookie but haven't made one myself yet. This will be the first!

      Reply
      • Safira says

        February 10, 2020 at 7:39 pm

        I hope you love it as much as my kids do!

        Reply
    6. Anna says

      February 10, 2020 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my! this looks like pure heaven to me! Massive fan of anything made with cookie dough, and this one looks like a keeper!

      Reply
      • Safira says

        February 10, 2020 at 7:39 pm

        Yay hope you love it!

        Reply
    7. Jessica Formicola says

      February 10, 2020 at 7:03 pm

      5 stars
      I've tried others, but this is the BEST copycat recipe! We make it all the time and love it- thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Safira says

        February 10, 2020 at 7:36 pm

        Thanks so much Jessica. Glad you loved it!

        Reply
    8. Laura says

      February 16, 2020 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      Hi can you freeze this once cooked? X

      Reply
      • Safira says

        February 18, 2020 at 6:04 am

        I haven't tried it myself but I think it should be fine. I have frozen baked cookies before and then brought them up to room temperature and baked at 140 C/Gas Mark 1 for 10 - 15 minutes.

        Reply
    9. Rashida says

      April 12, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      5 stars
      Hi lovely, my sister and I have literally just made this - omg, it’s delicious!

      Quick Q - if I want to make it just for one person, how much do you think I’d need of each ingredient?

      Thank you so much for sharing such an easy recipe; a novice baker like me is feeling pretty good right now! 😂

      Reply
      • Safira says

        April 13, 2020 at 5:51 pm

        Hi Rashida,
        I am so glad you enjoyed it and glad you are feeling good! Thank you so much.
        For just one person, I would try dividing by 4 and baking for the a little less time. I haven't tried it though, so I can't be sure. xx

        Reply
    10. Astha says

      April 14, 2020 at 12:26 pm

      Hi can I make it without egg..?

      Reply
      • Safira says

        April 15, 2020 at 1:25 pm

        Hi Astha,

        I haven't made it without egg, but you can try using the egg replacements mentioned here: https://www.thekitchenwhisperer.net/2014/07/31/egg-substitutes-cooking-baking/

        Reply
    11. Moz says

      April 20, 2020 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve just tried out your recipe and this cookie dough is amazing! Made it in two 13cm diameter skillets. Still have plenty of dough left over so I will freeze it into discs for next time. Thank you so much.

      Reply
      • Safira says

        April 22, 2020 at 1:59 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it. So happy to hear. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Victoria Aitken says

      June 19, 2020 at 1:00 pm

      I want to make this for my husband for Father's day dessert. He wants peabut butter, would I add as an additional ingredient or sub the butter? Thanks

      Reply
      • Safira says

        June 19, 2020 at 5:01 pm

        Hi,
        I would add Reeses Peanut Butter Chips instead of choc chips or 2 tbsp Peanut Butter swirled into the mixture. Not in place of the butter though. In place of some of the chocolate. I haven't tried it though so can't be 100% sure it will work. x

        Reply
    13. Rachel says

      June 30, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      Hi, want to try this. Can i just ask what type of butter do you need e.g salted, unsalted, cooking butter?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Safira says

        June 30, 2020 at 4:39 pm

        Hi Rachel,

        I used Salted in this recipe. If you use unsalted, just add a good pinch of salt in with the flour. 🙂

        Reply
    14. stephanie allison says

      October 20, 2020 at 10:25 am

      Can I make this in the morning and store in fridge till I cook it in the evening or is there a time limit? thanks

      Reply
      • Safira says

        October 20, 2020 at 10:28 am

        Hi Stephanie,

        Yes you can. 🙂

        Reply
    15. Zoe says

      January 04, 2021 at 11:59 am

      Can I ask how big the ramekins should be?

      Reply
      • Safira says

        January 04, 2021 at 5:52 pm

        Add the mixture to 4 xs 6 cm, 2 x 14 cm 0r a 20cm ramekin. 🙂

        Reply
    16. LalaLand says

      March 28, 2022 at 10:38 am

      Hi, I have a lunch over my place for 6. How many does this serve?

      Reply
      • Safira says

        March 29, 2022 at 5:52 pm

        Hi,

        It serves 4 - 6. x

        Reply
    17. Sufy says

      February 04, 2023 at 8:29 pm

      5 stars
      We have this every weekend and love it. x

      Reply
      • Safira says

        February 04, 2023 at 8:31 pm

        So glad to hear it. Thankyou. 🙂

        Reply
    18. Bushra says

      March 12, 2023 at 1:16 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for sharing this great recipe! I just whipped it up now as a last minute dessert for my brother and wife who popped by .
      I used dark brown sugar and caster as I didn’t have light brown at home . It was a bit more caramel -ly , I think that was the only difference. It was delicious!

      Reply
      • Safira says

        March 12, 2023 at 11:32 am

        Hi Bushra,

        Thankyou so much for the feedback and for the variation too. Caramel-y sounds yummy!

        Reply

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