Get ready for a Valentine’s showstopper that’s perfect for your special someone, the kids, even a Galentine’s Day party! It’s a Valentine’s Day cookie pizza & homemade strawberry milk. Chow Down chef Carolina Gelen shows you how to make this perfect combination of rich, chocolatey goodness & delicious, fruity freshness. Decorate the cookie pizza with the kids or the gals-have fun with it, we promise it’s going to look great! For more recipes that will wow your loved ones, like & subscribe.
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Valentine’s Day cookie pizza ingredients:
(Makes 1)
1 roll refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
Flour for dusting
Marshmallow Fluff (about half of a 7.5 oz container)
Red, white, & pink candy-coated chocolates
Heart sprinkles
1/2 cup hot fudge
Instructions:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip your sheet tray upside down so that it is a flat surface without a lip, then line it with parchment paper.
2) Dust surface with flour. Divide stick of dough into 2 pieces, one that is approximately 2/3 of the stick, & the remaining piece (about 1/3 of the stick). Using your hands, start pressing the pieces into the two sides of a heart, with the larger piece making the pointed base. Once you have a basic heart shape, gently use your rolling pin to flatten the dough, reshaping with your hands when necessary. Keep rolling the dough down until it is about 1/2 inch thick. It’s okay if the shape is a little rustic looking.
3) Gently transfer dough to a sheet tray lined with parchment paper & bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
4) Once removed from the oven, reshape the heart with a knife by trimming the edges of the cookie while cookie is still hot. Let cool thoroughly.
5) Spread Marshmallow Fluff over the cookie, as if icing a cake, creating a base layer on the pizza cookie.
6) Top with candy-coated chocolates & heart sprinkles, or any sprinkles & candies your heart desires.
7) Heat hot fudge per package directions, then mix with a teaspoon of water at a time until you can easily drizzle it with a spoon. Drizzle hot fudge over cookie pizza & serve.
Strawberry milk ingredients:
(Makes 1)
16 oz strawberries (fresh or frozen), quartered
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup water
Milk (can be non-dairy if desired)
Marshmallow Fluff for the rim (optional)
Heart sprinkles for the rim (optional)
Instructions:
1) Combine strawberries, sugar, & water in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened. Turn off the heat.
2) Transfer strawberry mixture carefully into a blender, taking care to avoid splashes. Place lid on blender, then remove the center cap from lid. Cover the hole with a towel. Holding the towel in place with your hand, blend thoroughly. Transfer to a container & refrigerate until cold.
3) Dip the rim of your serving glass into Marshmallow Fluff, then dip into a shallow plate of sprinkles. Fill serving glass about 2/3 full with milk, then add strawberry syrup slowly, stirring to incorporate, until you’ve reached the desired color & taste.