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Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins

These Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins are a fun and festive Halloween treat! Shaped like adorable pumpkins and packed with savory pizza flavors, they are easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit at any spooky celebration.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb pizza dough store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup pizza sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup pepperoni slices small or regular, cut into smaller pieces
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 eg g
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Optional: Black olives, sliced for the stem

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mat
  • Pumpkin cookie cutter (3-4 inches wide)
  • Pizza cutter or knife
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin (optional)
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. If using store-bought dough, let it sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to make it easier to work with.
  3. Lightly flour a clean surface. Roll out the pizza dough to about ¼ inch thickness.
  4. Use the pumpkin cookie cutter to cut out pumpkin shapes from the dough. Re-roll any scraps to cut out more pumpkins until all the dough is used.
  5. Carefully transfer the pumpkin shapes to the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the pizza sauce and Italian seasoning.
  7. Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture evenly over each pumpkin, leaving a small border around the edge.
  8. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauced pumpkins.
  9. Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese.
  10. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
  11. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create the egg wash.
  12. Brush the edges of the pizza pumpkins with the egg wash.
  13. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  14. If using, add a small piece of sliced black olive to the top of each pumpkin to resemble a stem.
  15. Let the pizza pumpkins cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a serving platter.
  16. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For preventing soggy bottoms, preheat the baking sheet and consider blind-baking the crust for a few minutes before adding the toppings. Experiment with other cheeses like provolone, cheddar, or ricotta. Spice it up with a pinch of red pepper flakes in the sauce. Brush the baking sheet with olive oil before placing the pumpkin shapes on it for crispy bottoms. Make pizza dough a day or two in advance and store it in the refrigerator. You can assemble the pizza pumpkins several hours before baking. Leftover pizza pumpkins can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.