Spooky Pizza Skulls
Delight your friends and family this Halloween with these fun and cheesy Pizza Skulls. These bite-sized treats are not only visually appealing but also packed with savory flavors that will take your festive gathering to the next level. Perfect for parties or cozy nights in, they offer a nostalgic twist on classic pizza. Get ready to impress your guests with these spooky delights!
- Author: sofia
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 Pizza Skulls 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices (or veggie alternatives)
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- Optional: food coloring for dough
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick. If desired, tint the dough with food coloring.
- Use a skull-shaped cookie cutter to cut out pairs of skull shapes from the dough.
- On one half of each skull piece, add a tablespoon of pizza sauce, followed by mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. Add olives for eyes if desired.
- Place another skull piece over the filled half, sealing the edges firmly with fingers or a fork.
- Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Pizza Skull (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Customize your fillings; consider adding spinach, feta, or barbecue chicken for unique flavors. Ensure even rolling of dough for consistent cooking. Leftover Pizza Skulls can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.