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Best Easy Mini Halloween Pizza Faces Kids Can Make

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These mini Halloween pizza faces are a fun, kid-friendly recipe that lets children create spooky faces using pizza dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings like olives and pepperoni. Perfect for Halloween parties or a creative weeknight dinner, they come together in under 30 minutes and are sure to bring laughter and deliciousness to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water (around 110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup canned crushed tomatoes (San Marzano recommended)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup black olives, sliced
  • ¼ cup pepperoni slices
  • ¼ cup bell peppers, cut into small triangles or strips
  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Optional: sliced mushrooms, corn kernels, or other veggies

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Pour in yeast mixture and olive oil. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. In a small bowl, mix crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and olive oil to make the sauce. Set aside.
  6. Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. On a floured surface, roll each piece into a circle about ¼ inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut out rounds. Gather scraps, re-roll, and cut more until you have 8-10 mini pizza bases.
  7. Place bases on prepared baking sheet, spacing about an inch apart.
  8. Spread a thin layer of sauce on each base, leaving a small border for the crust. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  9. Use toppings to build faces: olive slices for eyes, pepperoni for mouths, bell pepper for noses or horns, cherry tomatoes for cheeks or spots. Let kids get creative.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and edges are golden brown.
  11. Let cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crispy crust, pre-bake dough rounds for 3 minutes before adding toppings. Use low-moisture mozzarella to avoid sogginess. Let kids handle spreading sauce and arranging toppings for maximum fun. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes or air fryer at 350°F for 3 minutes.

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