This Peppermint Cookie Pizza couldn’t be easier to make! It only needs a few simple ingredients and makes the perfect dessert for your next holiday get-together. 

For more easy holiday desserts, be sure to check out my Andes Mint Cookies, Christmas Candy Cookie Bark, and Chocolate Cake Balls.

a cookie pizza with vanilla frosting and candy canes on top

I’ve got one last easy holiday recipe for you before Christmas!

I saved this Peppermint Cookie Pizza for last, as it’s the perfect “last-minute” dessert or treat to bring with you to a holiday get together.

a slice of dessert pizza cut out

Cookie pizza (or dessert pizza) is so SO easy to make, and with a few extra candy canes that you might already have laying around, you’ll have a beautiful dessert that’s sure to wow!

a cookie pizza with vanilla frosting and candy canes on top

Ingredients for Peppermint Cookie Pizza

  • prepared sugar cookie dough
  • vanilla frosting (store bought or homemade)
  • peppermint extract
  • crushed candy canes
  • mini candy canes
  • soft peppermint candies

ingredients laid out for peppermint cookie pizza

How to Make Peppermint Cookie Pizza – Step by Step

Step 1: Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit  and spray a 12-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: Bake

Spread the cookie dough onto the prepared pan, leaving about half an inch around the edge. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the dough turns golden brown.  Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.

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Step 3: Make the frosting

Stir the peppermint extract into the frosting, then spread the frosting evenly on the top of the cookie pizza.

Step 4: Decorate and serve

Sprinkle the crushed candy canes on the outer edge. Arrange the mini candy canes and soft peppermints on top of the crushed candy canes.  Slice and serve.

a peppermint cookie pizza with frosting and candy canes

 

Tips and Notes for Peppermint Cookie Pizza

My cookie crust fell as soon as I took it out of the oven. Is that normal?

Yes, this premade cookie dough becomes very puffy when it bakes, but it will deflate slightly as soon as it comes out of the oven.

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Can this be made ahead of time?

Yes, this can be made ahead of time, just leave off the peppermint toppings until right before you serve it. You can keep the frosted cookie pizza on the counter for up to three days in an airtight container.

a slice of dessert pizza on a plate

How to store

Store your peppermint cookie pizza in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. 

a slice of dessert pizza cut out

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Peppermint Cookie Pizza

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
This Peppermint Cookie Pizza couldn't be easier to make! It only needs a few simple ingredients and makes the perfect dessert for your next holiday get-together. 

Ingredients

  • 16 oz prepared store bought sugar cookie dough
  • 16 oz prepared store bought vanilla frosting
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
  • 8-10 mini candy canes
  • 8-10 soft peppermint candies

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit  and spray a 12-inch pizza pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread the cookie dough onto the prepared pan, leaving about half an inch around the edge. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the dough turns golden brown.  Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before frosting.
  • Stir the peppermint extract into the frosting, then spread the frosting evenly on the top of the cookie pizza.
  • Sprinkle the crushed candy canes on the outer edge. Arrange the mini candy canes and soft peppermints on top of the crushed candy canes.  Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Making in advance: This can be made ahead of time, just leave off the peppermint toppings until right before you serve it. You can keep the frosted cookie pizza on the counter for up to three days in an airtight container.
  • How to store: Store your peppermint cookie pizza in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. 
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Calories: 560kcal, Carbohydrates: 92g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 269mg, Potassium: 103mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 71g, Vitamin A: 21IU, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 1mg
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