Name: Gingerbread Mini Pizzas are the ultimate holiday treat!
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 32 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (240 ml) warm water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp salt; 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet); 1 cup pizza sauce; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; Mini pepperoni slices; Black olives (for eyes); Bell peppers (red & green) cut into tiny pieces; Cherry tomatoes or mini mozzarella pearls (optional); Fresh parsley or oregano (optional garnish); 2 tbsp sour cream OR cream cheese (piped, optional)

Description

Gingerbread Mini Pizzas are fun, festive, soft mini pizzas shaped like gingerbread men, perfect for kids, parties, and Christmas snacks!

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (240 ml) warm water
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Mini pepperoni slices
Black olives (for eyes)
Bell peppers (red & green) cut into tiny pieces
Cherry tomatoes or mini mozzarella pearls (optional)
Fresh parsley or oregano (optional garnish)
2 tbsp sour cream OR cream cheese (piped, optional)

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Instructions

Make the Dough (skip if using store-bought): In a bowl, mix warm water + yeast + sugar. Let sit 5 minutes to activate. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
Shape the Gingerbread Men: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Roll out the dough to about 1 cm thick. Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out shapes. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment.
Add the Toppings: Spread a small spoon of pizza sauce over each gingerbread man. Add mozzarella on top. Decorate: Black olive slices = eyes, Pepperoni slices = buttons or cheeks, Green & red peppers = more buttons, A thin strip of bell pepper = smile.
Bake: Bake 10–12 minutes until golden and melted.
Add the Final Decoration: Once out of the oven, pipe sour cream or cream cheese in zigzags to imitate gingerbread icing. Sprinkle a little parsley for color.

Notes

Store-bought pizza dough or biscuit dough can be used as a shortcut.
Feel free to customize toppings based on preference.
These mini pizzas are great for holiday parties and gatherings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert/Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
Calories: 150
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 15mg