CHOCOLATE CHIP STRAWBERRY PIZZA

 Note: I got this recipe several years ago in an email from Hoosier Homemade.

• 1 (18 oz) tube refrigerated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
• 1 (8 oz) package Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 (8 oz) tub frozen Whipped Topping, thawed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 (16 oz) packages Driscoll's Strawberries
Strawberry Glaze
• 1 cup fresh Strawberries, cleaned and mashed
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup water
• Few drops Red Food Coloring, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray round baking stone or pizza pan with cooking spray
2. Evenly spread cookie dough and bake according to package directions
3. Let cool completely
Strawberry Glaze
4. Mash the Strawberries and set aside
5. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch
6. Stir in water and mashed berries
7. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly
8. Stir in food coloring if desired
9. Cook and stir 3 minutes until thick
10. Remove from heat and transfer to bowl, cool 10-15 minutes
Filling for Pizza
11. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients - cream cheese, whipped topping, powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until smooth
Pizza
12. After the crust is cooled, spread with cream cheese mixture
13. Top with sliced Strawberries and then glaze