Cinnamon Sugar Pizza Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Cinnamon Sugar Pizza is a warm, buttery dessert pizza topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crust and a drizzle of icing. With a golden, chewy base and a crispy sugary topping, it’s like a snickerdoodle in pizza form. Perfect for sharing, this simple treat is great for parties, holidays, or a fun family night.

ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)unsalted butter (melted)granulated sugarbrown sugarground cinnamavanilla extractpowdered sugarmilk or cream (for glaze)cream cheese (optional for rich glaze)flour (for rolling)

directions

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a pizza pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out the pizza dough into a 10-12 inch circle on a lightly floured surface and transfer to the prepared pan.

Brush the entire surface with melted butter.

In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the sugar topping is bubbly.

While the pizza bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, a splash of milk or cream, and vanilla (add softened cream cheese for a thicker glaze).

Drizzle the glaze over the warm pizza and let it set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Servings and timing

This recipe yields 8 slices.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 10-12 minutes
Cooling and glazing time: 5 minutes
Total time: 25-30 minutes

Variations

Add crushed nuts or streusel topping for texture.

Use maple syrup in the glaze for a fall twist.

Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top before baking for extra indulgence.

Swap regular dough for crescent roll or puff pastry for a lighter base.

Add a dash of nutmeg or pumpkin spice to the cinnamon mix.

storage/reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5-7 minutes or microwave for 10 seconds to warm.
Avoid refrigerating, as it may dry out the dough.

FAQs

Can I use premade pizza dough?
Yes, store-bought dough works great for quick prep.

Is cream cheese glaze necessary?
No, it’s optional—regular vanilla glaze is delicious too.

Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, use a gluten-free pizza dough or crust substitute.

How do I prevent the sugar from burning?
Keep an eye on it near the end of baking, and don’t overbake—pull it once the edges are golden and sugar is bubbling.

Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prepare the dough and sugar topping in advance, but bake fresh for best results.

Conclusion

Cinnamon Sugar Pizza is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that turns simple ingredients into a sweet and satisfying treat. With its gooey center, crunchy topping, and creamy glaze, this dessert pizza is guaranteed to be a hit at any table. Bake it once, and it might just become your go-to comfort dessert.

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