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Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins

Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins: A Fun Fall Snack for Everyone

Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins are adorable bites that deliver all classic flavors with a whimsical twist, making them a hit for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pumpkins
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 package refrigerated pizza pie crust can use crescent dough for fluffier texture
  • 1 piece kitchen twine for creating pumpkin shape
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce keep extra for dipping
  • 10 slices pepperoni can substitute with sausage or favorite cured meats
  • 1 cup mini mozzarella balls or mozzarella cubes
For the Finish
  • 1 large egg (beaten with water) for egg wash
  • 1 teaspoon parsley or Italian seasoning optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • round cutter
  • pastry brush
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the pizza pie crust to ¼ inch thick and cut into circles of 3½ to 4 inches in diameter.
  3. Place a small spoonful of marinara sauce, 2 slices of pepperoni, and a mini mozzarella ball in the center of each dough circle.
  4. Gather the edges of the dough to form a round ball, pinching tightly to seal the filling.
  5. Wrap each dough ball loosely with kitchen twine to create segments, tying a knot without pulling too tightly.
  6. Whisk together the beaten egg with water and brush the mixture over each wrapped dough ball.
  7. Bake the pumpkins in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
  8. Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then cut away the twine and serve with extra marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Pepperoni Pizza Pumpkins are a fun and versatile snack, perfect for any autumn gathering or Halloween party.

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