Cinnamon Sugar Pizza Delight Recipe

The first time I smelled cinnamon sugar melting into warm dough, I was five years old and sitting on a wooden stool in my grandmother s kitchen. That smell cinnamon sugar pizza bubbling in the oven wasn’t only delicious. It was home. I still remember that comforting aroma wrapping around me every time I prepare this dish and now, I want to share that experience with you.

This is not just a dessert it s an edible love story. It is easy enough for a weeknight, and pretty enough to serve your guests. It works for busy moms, for those with a sweet tooth on the go, and even for those who need a sugar hug after a long week this recipe has your name in cinnamon.

Why You re Going to Love This Recipe

When I started Milestone Recipes, it was not about making beautiful food it was about making food that meant something. This cinnamon sugar pizza dessert means something. It means something the way a warm hug or handwritten card means something. It s something:

• Quick and easy: enough for magic during the week.
• Affordable: from just a couple pantry ingredients.Kid-approved but really, it is adult-approved too.
• Adaptable: do you want caramel drizzle? Fruit slices? A cayenne kick? Go crazy. But, most importantly it tastes like joy.

I made this recipe for times like after-school reunions, for movie night cravings, or when you just want to bake something that makes you feel better. Because the kitchen isn t a place to impress anyone. The kitchen is a place to return home to yourself.

Cinnamon Sugar Pizza Delight

Ingredients

• 1 refrigerated pizza dough (one 13.8 oz can, such as Pillsbury)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Roll out the pizza dough and lay on the baking sheet.
• Spread softened butter on the surface all the way to the edges. Combine 1/3 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle over buttered dough. In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, remaining sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cold butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to make a crumbly streusel topping.
• Evenly sprinkle streusel over the cinnamon layer.
• Bake for 9-10 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant.
• While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla to make drizzle.
• After the pizza has baked and cooled slightly drizzle with glaze generously, slice and serve warm.

Tips for the Best Results

Make sure to use cold butter while making your streusel. It helps give the crumble that dreamy bakery-like texture.

• Want a bolder flavor? Try adding a pinch of nutmeg or even a little cayenne for that fun sweet heat.
• Don t skip the glaze, it really brings everything together like your favorite blanket.
• If there are any big puffs of dough in some places, feel free to press it down gently with the back of a spoon while it s still warm.

Serving Suggestions

One Friday night last year, I made this cinnamon sugar pizza as a surprise dessert after a physically long week. I simply lit a candle, scooped some vanilla ice cream on top, and then passed around slices while the kids finished eating their chicken wraps. The laughter that came after? That s why I make this!

Here s how you can serve it:

• With coffee during a slow Sunday morning brunch. It gives you that warm Sunday morning mood. Topped with ice cream because, why not? Go over-the-top.
• Cut into mini squares to be the ultimate party food, ready to be eaten with the fingers!
• Or in the middle of a late night slip bare foot into your kitchen, and steal a slice!! Just because you can.

Recommended Recipes

I’ve shared a lot of recipes on Milestone Recipes, but here are four that pair perfectly with this dessert and each one carries a little piece of my story:

• French Onion Beef Sloppy Joes: I serve these before this dessert on game night. Hearty, savory, nostalgic.
• Garlic Parmesan Chicken Alfredo Wraps: My go-to for busy nights when I still want something special. Wrap, roll, done.
• Fried Pina Colada Rings: A tropical indulgence that s a family vacation in snack form.
• No-Bake Dirt Cake Casserole: I made this with my niece last summer. Messy, magical, memory-making.

Miranda s Notes

There s beauty and simplicity. I have made this cinnamon sugar pizza about a dozen different ways: snow days, sick days, birthdays, and days just because. It never disappoints. If you’ve had a long no-good, very bad week, allow this to be your reset button. You will NEVER regret giving yourself something sweet, I promise you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use crescent roll dough instead?

Absolutely it will be flakier but still delicious. Be sure to press the seams together firmly. How do I store leftovers? Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days. When you are ready to enjoy leftovers, rearrange it in the oven to regain the crisp texture.

Can I make this ahead of time?

For sure. Assemble ahead and refrigerate. When you are ready to bake just put it in the oven!

What toppings can I add to this?

You can t go wrong with chopped nuts, marshmallows or sliced fruit. All can work beautifully with cinnamon pizza flavors.

Can I make this dish gluten-free?

Of course. Just use certified gluten-free dough.

Is this breakfast or dessert?

Both! That is the beautiful thing about cinnamon sugar pizza dessert it doesn’t matter!

Conclusion

If your week has been messy, loud, and chaotic this is welcome to your landing home. This is your very own Cinnamon Sugar Pizza Delight. From my kitchen to yours, I hope every bite feels like the warm sun on your grandma counter top.

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