Description
These spooky pizza skulls are stuffed with melty cheese and pepperoni—an easy Halloween snack that’s perfect for kids and party tables.
Ingredients
→ Dough:
1½ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup water, added gradually
→ Filling and Assembly:
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup pizza sauce
1 ounce sliced pepperoni (or preferred toppings)
1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Olive oil, as needed for brushing
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add water to form a soft dough. Knead on a floured surface for several minutes until smooth.
Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness. Use a skull-shaped cookie cutter to cut even numbers of tops and bottoms.
On half of the dough cutouts, add a small spoonful of pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni slices, leaving space around the edges.
Top each with a matching dough piece and seal the edges by pressing firmly or crimping with a fork.
Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Lightly flour cookie cutter to prevent sticking.
Don’t overfill to ensure the edges seal properly.
Use any filling you prefer: cooked sausage, veggies, or even cheese-only.
Great for Halloween parties, spooky movie nights, or lunchbox treats.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Kid-Friendly Recipes, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
