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Christmas Cookie Pizza

1/2 cup margarine or butter (1 stick) -- softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Chocolate Pizza Sauce -- (recipe follows) 1/2 cup pecan halves 1/2 cup red and green candy-coated chocolate candies 1/4 cup shredded coconut -- toasted, if desired 2 ounces vanilla-flavored candy coating -- melted CHOCOLATE PIZZA SAUCE 1 (6 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 3 tablespoons milk 1 cup powdered sugar Heat oven to 350ยบ. Mix margarine, sugars, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour and baking soda (dough will be stiff). Spread or pat dough in ungreased 12-inch pizza pan or on cookie sheet. Bake about 15 minutes or until golden brown; cool. Prepare Chocolate Pizza Sauce; spread over baked layer. Immediately sprinkle with pecan halves, candies and coconut; press lightly. Drizzle with candy coating. Let stand until set. Remove from pan if desired. Cut into wedges. CHOCOLATE PIZZA SAUCE: 510 Heat chocolate chips, margarine and milk over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until chocolate is melted; remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar. Beat with wire whisk until smooth, glossy and of spreading consistency. (If not glossy, stir in a few drops hot water.)