Cinnamon Sugar Pizza
This easy cinnamon sugar pizza is a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert featuring a crispy golden crust, gooey melted butter, and a crackly cinnamon-sugar topping. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect for spontaneous cravings or sweet gatherings.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 (12-inch) round pizza dough, fresh or store-bought
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Cream cheese icing, for drizzling (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while preheating.
- On a lightly floured surface, stretch or roll out the pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Let rest if the dough shrinks.
- Transfer the dough to a parchment-lined baking sheet or preheated pizza stone.
- In a small bowl, melt the butter and stir in the vanilla extract. Brush half of this mixture over the surface of the dough, reaching the edges.
- In another bowl, combine the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the center is bubbly and glossy. Watch closely after 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush the remaining butter mixture over the top.
- If desired, drizzle with cream cheese icing, dust with powdered sugar, or sprinkle with chopped nuts. Let cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Slice into 8 wedges and serve warm.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use your favorite gluten-free pizza crust. To make it dairy-free, substitute vegan butter and use a plant-based icing. Don’t overbake—pull the pizza when the edges are golden and the sugar is bubbling. Let the pizza rest a few minutes before slicing for the best texture. Get creative with toppings like nuts, fruit, or a drizzle of honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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