Feed Your Inner Giant with This Pizza-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookie

If your sweet tooth has ever whispered, “Go big or go home,” this is your moment. We’re not talking about your average cookie here. This dessert is so colossal, so unapologetically indulgent, it could moonlight as a pizza. Meet the Pizza-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookie—a treat that’s part storybook fantasy, part bake-sale showstopper, and 100% guaranteed to make jaws drop (and mouths water).

Inspired by Caitlin Friedman’s whimsical children’s pop-up book, How to Feed a Hungry Giant, this cookie is more than just a recipe—it’s a deliciously oversized adventure. Imagine a buttery, golden-brown cookie that fills an entire pizza pan, with crispy edges, a soft, chewy center, and enough chocolate chips to make Willy Wonka jealous. It’s the kind of dessert that turns “just one slice” into a full-blown cookie conquest.

Whether you’re planning a birthday bash, a bake sale, or simply need a little edible therapy after a long week, this cookie delivers. And if you’re wondering whether it’s worth the oven time, let’s just say: one bite and you’ll be hooked on the big cookie energy.

For more on the book that inspired this larger-than-life treat, check out our full review of How to Feed a Hungry Giant.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Interactive and family-friendly: Perfect for baking with kids after storytime.
• Dreamy texture: Crisp edges with a gooey, chewy center.
• Customizable: Chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, white chocolate—mix and match to your heart’s content.
• Visual stunner: Doubles as a party centerpiece.
• Nostalgia in every bite: Inspired by a beloved children’s book, bringing storybook magic to your kitchen.

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (for greasing pan)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup peanut butter chips or white chocolate chips

How to Make a Pizza-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookie

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 14-inch pizza pan with vegetable oil and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream butter, sugars, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Slowly combine the egg mixture with the flour mixture until blended.
6. Stir in chocolate and peanut butter (or white chocolate) chips.
7. Spread dough evenly in the prepared pan, folding edges up slightly to form a crust.
8. Bake 20–25 minutes, or until lightly golden.
9. Cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve warm.

Expert Tips for Cookie Success

• Don’t overbake: Cookie continues to cook as it cools; pull it when just golden.
• Add a sprinkle of sea salt: Gives a bakery-style finish and balances sweetness.
• Extra gooey: Press a few chocolate chips into the top before baking.
• For clean slices: Let the cookie cool 10–15 minutes before cutting.

Variations and Creative Twists

• S’mores Pizza Cookie: Add mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers before baking.
• Peanut Butter Lovers: Use all peanut butter chips and swirl creamy peanut butter on top.
• Holiday Twist: Add red and green M&Ms for Christmas or pastel candies for Easter.
• Mini Version: Divide dough into smaller portions for individual cookie pizzas.

Serving Suggestions

This cookie is a dessert chameleon—it pairs well with almost anything:

• Top with vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
• Serve with cold milk for the ultimate cookie-and-milk combo.
• Crumble over ice cream sundaes for a chunky topping.
• Use as a birthday cake: Add candles and slice like a pie.

FAQs

Can I use a baking sheet instead of a pizza pan? Yes! Shape the dough into a large circle and bake as directed.

Can I freeze the dough? Absolutely. Wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.

How do I store leftovers? Keep slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days—or microwave for 10 seconds to restore gooeyness.

More Fun Recipe Ideas

Pair this dessert with a refreshing Vanilla Iced Coffee for an afternoon treat.

Love oversized desserts? Check out our Hazelnut Crunch Brownies.

For more kid-inspired fun, explore our Fudge Recipes collection.

Final Thoughts

This Pizza-Sized Chocolate Chip Cookie doesn’t whisper—it shouts. Big, bold, and brimming with chocolatey charm, it’s perfect for baking with kids, hosting a party, or indulging your inner cookie monster. Inspired by a storybook and baked with love, it’s proof that sometimes the best things in life really do come in extra-large.

This recipe was originally published in 2011 and refreshed in 2025 with updated tips and baking insights.