Description
Fun and festive tree-shaped mini pizzas perfect for holiday parties and kids. Easy to make and a guaranteed hit!
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Assorted toppings: mini pepperoni, diced bell peppers, black olives, corn
- Optional: Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the pizza dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cut out tree shapes using a tree-shaped cookie cutter. Alternatively, you can freehand cut triangles.
- Place the tree shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each tree shape, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Add your desired toppings to create festive designs on the pizzas.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For crispier crusts, bake directly on the oven rack.
- Get creative with toppings to make different patterns.
- These can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American