Description
These Christmas Tree Pizzas are a festive, easy recipe perfect for the holiday season. With gooey cheese, savory mini pepperoni, and a golden crust, they’re the ideal mix of fun and flavor for holiday parties or weeknight dinners. Shaped like cheerful Christmas trees, they make a quick snack, creative dinner idea, or a holiday appetizer everyone will love. Perfect for those searching for quick breakfast options, easy dinner recipes, or food ideas to enjoy with kids, this recipe is a holiday must-have.
Ingredients
1 lb pizza dough
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Flour for dusting
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out the pizza dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
3. Use a Christmas tree cookie cutter to cut out as many trees as possible from the dough.
4. Transfer the tree-shaped dough pieces to the baking sheet.
5. Spoon a small amount of pizza sauce onto each tree and spread it evenly.
6. Top with shredded mozzarella, keeping it within the tree shape.
7. Add mini pepperoni slices or other toppings as desired.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and edges are golden.
9. Brush the crust with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder and oregano.
10. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, if using. Serve warm.
Notes
These are freezer-friendly; reheat directly from frozen.
Use a metal cookie cutter for cleaner shapes.
Avoid overloading toppings to preserve the tree shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza tree
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: holiday snacks, Christmas appetizer, fun food, kid-friendly dinner