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Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas

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Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas are festive and delightful treats perfect for holiday celebrations. Made with a base of pizza dough shaped into Christmas trees, topped with pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, mini pepperoni slices resembling ornaments, and optional green bell pepper decorations, these easy-to-make mini pizzas bring joy and flavor to the table.

Ingredients

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Pizza Base

  • 1 package pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1/4 cup flour, for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Roll Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to about 1/4-inch thickness to prepare for cutting shapes.
  3. Cut Shapes: Use a tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out mini Christmas tree shapes from the rolled dough. Gather the remaining dough scraps and re-roll to maximize the number of tree shapes you can make.
  4. Prepare Trees for Topping: Place the dough trees onto the prepared baking sheet, brush each lightly with olive oil to help them brown nicely and add flavor.
  5. Add Sauce: Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each tree, leaving a small border around the edges to avoid sogginess.
  6. Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce. Add mini pepperoni slices on top, arranging them to look like Christmas tree ornaments; optionally sprinkle diced green bell pepper for extra decorative color.
  7. Bake: Bake the mini pizzas in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and the dough edges turn golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the mini pizzas cool slightly on a rack before serving to allow flavors to set and to prevent burns. Enjoy your festive treat!

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pizza dough to accommodate gluten-free dietary needs.
  • Try different cheeses like cheddar or provolone for a unique twist in flavor.
  • If you don’t have a tree-shaped cookie cutter, use other festive shapes or cut trees manually.
  • You can prepare these mini pizzas ahead and store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • Store leftover mini pizzas in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for freshness.

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