Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas
These Christmas Tree Mini Pizzas are festive, fun, and perfect for holiday gatherings! Made with pizza dough cut into tree shapes, then topped with sauce, mozzarella, and mini pepperoni “ornaments,” they’re a kid-friendly appetizer or merry dinner idea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: Varies depending on dough size (approx. 10–15 mini pizzas)
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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Pizza sauce
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Shredded mozzarella cheese
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Mini pepperoni
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Tree-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (or follow your dough’s package instructions).
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Roll out pizza dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
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Use a tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut out mini pizza bases.
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Place cut-outs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Spread a small spoonful of pizza sauce onto each tree.
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Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and top with mini pepperoni to mimic ornaments.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
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Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
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Add bell pepper stars or olive pieces for extra decoration.
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Great for kids to decorate their own pizzas.
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Can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
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