Chocolate Cookie Pizza

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

3 tablespoons milk

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup pecan halves

1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate candies

1/4 cup shredded coconut, toasted, if desired

2 oz white chocolate baking bars (from 6-oz package), melted

Directions

Heat oven to 350F. In large bowl, mix 1/2 cup butter, the brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla and egg until well blended. Stir in flour and baking soda (dough will be stiff).

Pat dough in ungreased 12-inch pizza pan or into 12-inch round on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool about 30 minutes.

In 2-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons butter and milk over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until chocolate is melted; remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar. Beat with wire whisk until smooth, glossy and spreadable. (If not glossy, stir in a few drops hot water).

Spread chocolate mixture over baked layer. Immediately sprinkle with pecans, candies and coconut; press lightly. Drizzle with melted baking bars. Let stand until set. Remove from pan if desired. Cut into wedges.

Recipe Courtesy of: StartSampling.com