Description
Delight in these indulgent mini pizzas that blend a rich cocoa base with melty chocolate chips and festive Valentine’s Day sprinkles. Perfect for sharing at parties or as a sweet treat, these mini pizzas come together quickly and bake to a fudgy, chocolaty perfection.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Add-Ins and Toppings
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Valentine’s Day sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
- Add Vanilla and Eggs: Beat in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly dispersed throughout the batter.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula for uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs for a fudgy texture.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the mini pizza to cool completely in the pan before decorating the top with Valentine’s Day sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Serve: Cut the baked mini pizza into squares and serve to your guests for a delightful and chocolaty treat.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to maintain a tender texture.
- Check the baking progress around 20 minutes to avoid overbaking and drying out the mini pizzas.
- Use any themed sprinkles to customize the mini pizza for different occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American