Description
Mini pizzas shaped like pumpkins, topped with gooey cheese and decorated as jack-o’-lanterns. Fun for kids, parties, or a festive family snack!
Ingredients
Ingredients (makes ~8–10 pumpkins)
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1 sheet pizza dough (store-bought or homemade), at room temp
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½ cup pizza sauce (or marinara/pesto for variation)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or block-shredded for best melt)
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Pepperoni slices, black olives, or other toppings for faces
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Light dusting of flour (for rolling)
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Olive oil (for brushing crust)
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll Out Dough
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On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to about ¼-inch thick.
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Don’t worry about perfect circles—just aim for even thickness.
3. Cut Pumpkin Shapes
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Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter (lightly floured) to cut shapes.
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Transfer to prepared baking sheet, leaving space between shapes.
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Re-roll scraps to make additional pumpkins.
4. Add Sauce & Cheese
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Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each pumpkin, leaving a small border.
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Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the sauce.
5. Decorate Faces
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Use pepperoni, olives, or other toppings to create jack-o’-lantern faces.
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Press decorations gently into cheese to keep them from sliding off.
6. Brush Crust
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Lightly brush exposed crust edges with olive oil for golden, crispy finish.
7. Bake
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Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
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Keep an eye on them after 10 minutes—cheese melts quickly!
Notes
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Serve warm right from the oven for gooey, stretchy cheese.
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Arrange on a platter with autumn decorations for a festive display.
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Pair with a simple salad to balance richness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min