SHF #61: Sweet Comforts

This month's theme for Sugar High Friday is Sweet Comforts: Desserts You Turn to for Comfort, and is hosted by A Merrier World.


When I get to a place where I need comfort food, I'm not spending any time trying to buoy my spirits in the kitchen; definitely not happening. No, I'm rushing to the store for something sweet, maybe tangy and chewy, and probably chocolate more often than not. I want something satisfying, and I want it now.

The next best thing is an old family favorite: Candy Pizza. This recipe incorporates half of this philosophy, combined with the best cookie crust you will ever consume. If I'm not so far gone, however, that I'm willing to exert a little bit of effort, yeah this would be the winning recipe too. It's incredibly indulgent and sinfully rewarding.

Candy Bar Pizza

Topping
1 pound bag of M&M's, holiday colors are always appropriate
4-8 of your favorite candy bars
(Twix, Payday, Reeses, Snickers, Rolo's, Baby Ruth, Butterfinger, Kit Kat, Nestle Crunch)
Crush, cut and mash into tiny pieces
Mix together in a bowl, set aside

Cookie Crust
1 ½ sticks softened butter
¾ cups white sugar
¾ cups brown sugar
Cream together until fluffy

Add
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
Mix together until color lightens

Add
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 ¼ cups flour
½ cup mini chocolate chips
Stir until flour is incorporated

Spread into a greased jelly roll pan, or lipped pizza pan
Bake at F350°, 10-12 minutes until edges just begin to brown
Remove from oven, let rest 5 minutes
Prepare sauce

Sauce
2 cups, or ½ bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter
Melt, and stir until smooth
Spread evenly over cookie crust
Top with candy bars
Let cool

My sister Pammy posted a great photo tutorial of her process making these cookies; like I said, it's a family favorite.

What desserts do you turn to for comfort?

One year ago: Simply Delicious, Chocolate Chip Cookies