Those of you that are familiar with B.J.’s Restaurant & Brewhouse have most likely heard of their famous pizookie – a deep dish cookie that is cooked just long enough to make it not dough anymore, but is still incredibly gooey and soft in the center. Oregano’s is an Arizona native restaurant that also has a similar dessert. Chocolate chip pizookies are one of Cody’s and my all-time favorite desserts, but unfortunately we don’t have B.J.’s or Oregano’s out here in Utah.
So what do we do to solve this problem? Make our own! 
His and hers pizookies…
Cody requested that I bake him a pizookie last night, which I happily agreed to do since I love baking. I initially planned to just sneak a bite or two of his, but then my mind quickly changed. As I was baking his, I decided I needed one of my own – but withOUT all of the additional calories and fat. My creation resulted in a “Healthy(er) Chocolate Chip Pizookie” which quickly satisfied my pizookie craving. (Mine in the photo below is topped with some PB2!)
Healthy(er) Chocolate Chip Pizookie
Servings: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/2 tablespoon light margarine, softened
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon stevia
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 tablespoon semi sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350* F and spray a small baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Stir together first five ingredients until creamed together.
- Add dry ingredients and mix well.
- Form a large cookie on the baking pan.
- Bake for about 5 minutes or until dough looks barely set.
- Let cool, add your favorite toppings if you wish, and enjoy!
If you’re interested in making the original pizookie I made Cody, I used this recipe for the dough. I halved the original recipe, and then saved the extra dough to use for regular cookies. STUFT Mama has a “pizoatie” recipe that is another version of this fun and delicious dessert. Whether you have the original pizookie, healthy(er) pizookie, or STUFT Mama’s pizoatie, I guarantee you can’t go wrong with this treat! YUM!
Questions:
- Have you ever had a pizookie before?
- What is your all-time favorite dessert?
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The pizookie looks delish! I’ve never heard of it before, much less tried one. This will have to change in my life. My all time favorite dessert… Ooey gooey brownies. It’s neck and neck with a few other things I love, but brownies win. (Almost) every time. BTW – I love PB2! I really should buy some more..
Oh yum girl!! You know we share a love for Pizookie goodness..!
LOVE pizookies! I can’t wait to try this new recipe!
Hmmm probably tonight after I get back from class. 
I have got to get my PB2 ordered!
I have never heard of a pizookie, but it sounds like something I would love. I always take cookies out of the oven a couple minutes earlier so they are gooey and soft!
yum that sounds delicious! I’m always looking for a way to enjoy a healthier after dinner treat!
Yum; this looks delish!
BJ’s just opened a few months ago near my house, I’ve never been there or heard about it before! That looks so yummy but I wouldnt know what to order at BJ’s if I went there. Do you have any suggestions since your familiar with it I love to get your opinion
ohhh my, they have lots of great dishes. their pizza is what they’re known for, and i LOVE it. if you like thick, deep dish pizza, you’ll love it too i’m sure. their BBQ chicken salad is a great one too. i’ve honestly never had something there i haven’t liked!
MMM! Cant wait to try it out! I LOVE pizookies. Last night I was totally craving chocolate but did not break down and bake anything. Still, this seems like the perfect treat to try sometime!
Oh yummy
. I’ve actually never had a pizookie- what is wrong with me? I think I’d be in love with it haha.
oh my, you gotta try one! SO GOOD!
You have the best recipes!! Girl, you know Pizookies are my favorite, can’t wait to try it out!
I LOVE pizookies!! This sounds awesome!
I have never had a pizookie before but everytime I read a post about one… I suddently want one! I just love the word. My all time favorite dessert is ice cream… which would probably be delicious on top of a pizookie!
mmmm ice cream is another one of my top faves! at BJ’s they serve ice cream on top – it’s the perfect topping!
Oh yum! I have been on such a baking kick lately and I love that these are healthy-er
I’ve never had a Pizookie, but the Fitnessista always mentions them and I can’t help but dream of tasting one myself!
P.s. I love all the chocolate chips in Cody’s
We call them skillet cookies, and they are SO delicious. This sounds like a yummy and healthy change up
I’ve never had a pizookie, but my favorite dessert is a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie so I might just have to try one!
YUM! It’s like a cookie for breakfast! How perfect! <3
I haven’t tried a pizookie but have wanted to! I just haven’t come across a recipe yet. Thanks for sharing this and i can’t wait to try it out!
Love it!
And what better way to top it than with PB2, right? 
Can’t wait to try it!