Pizza pops, or “pizza on a stick,” are easy to make, delicious, and the perfect party food idea!
How to make pizza pops
(UPDATE: The contest is long over.) For the fourth time, a huge thank you to all who voted for my cookie witch legs for the Project Food Blog contest! I made it through to another round!! Thanks for sticking by me this far. And speaking of sticks…
That’s how I interpreted the 5th challenge: put my own spin on pizza. So pizza pops, of course. I don’t often openly toot my own horn very loudly, but these mini pizzas on a stick…. Oh. My. Goodness. Awesome. My plan worked perfectly (it never does), they tasted absolutely delicious, and they were ridiculously easy to make. So toot.
If you like this idea, check out my homemade bagel bites or these Caprese mozzarella sticks on-a-stick.
How did my pizza pops come to be? I love tiny versions of things and I especially love tiny versions of things on lollipop sticks. So when I saw this challenge, I knew precisely what I would do.
how to make pizza pops
you will need*
- roll of refrigerated pizza crust
- lollipop sticks
- 2 1/2 inch circle cookie cutter
- assorted toppings
- baking tray
- parchment paper
*I used the Pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough, Classic, not Thin Crust. Find lollipop sticks and circle cookie cutters in the baking aisle of the craft store. I chose these assorted toppings: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, arugula, goat cheese, ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
what to do
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Unroll pizza dough on a floured surface. Cut out 2 1/2 inch circles (this may need some muscle to get the cutter through the made-to-stretch dough, just twist the cutter back and forth a bit). Cut out circles as closely together as possible to minimize excess.
Insert a lollipop stick about half way into the circle and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Add a teaspoon or so of sauce (if using) and tiny bits of desired toppings. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until crust and toppings begin to brown.
some ideas for toppings
In case you need a little inspiration beyond just tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella:
pizza on a stick
Awesome fun food idea for kids: Easy pizza pops! Or, pizza on a stick.
Ingredients
- roll of refrigerated pizza crust
- lollipop sticks
- 2 1/2 inch circle cookie cutter
- assorted toppings
- baking tray
- parchment paper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Unroll pizza dough on a floured surface. Cut out 2 1/2 inch circles (this may need some muscle to get the cutter through the made-to-stretch dough, just twist the cutter back and forth a bit). Cut out circles as closely together as possible to minimize excess.
Insert a lollipop stick about half way into the circle and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Add a teaspoon or so of sauce (if using) and tiny bits of desired toppings.
Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until crust and toppings begin to brown.
Notes
*I used the Pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough, Classic, not Thin Crust. Find lollipop sticks and circle cookie cutters in the baking aisle of the craft store. I chose these assorted toppings: tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil, arugula, goat cheese, ricotta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach.
Paula says
Oh, how original and creative! They look so appetizing and I bet you can't eat just one. Good luck with the challenge!
sugarswings says
these are awesome! Going to go vote for you now 🙂
Chic Cookies says
Thank you! sugarswings, voting starts monday! I'm pretty sure I'll harrass everyone again. Paula, I ate All. Of. Them. All. I couldn't believe how good they were, something about the mini size I think.
steph says
LOVE the calzone pops!!!!
Glory says
What timing! My 5 year old just rediscovered Pizza tonight at a birthday party. I'm SO going to make these!
shaz says
Toot! Toot! or should I say Woot! Well done on making it to round 5, fabulous job. Hooray. And love the pizzas on a stick.
notyet100 says
so cute,…good luck for the next challenge
Chaotic pOsha says
So creative as always 🙂 keep up the good job ur so talented!
justJENN says
Love this!
dining tables says
This is a very creative treat. I smiled when I saw it. It is really nice.
Sommer J says
GENIUS! Totally making these!!! so easy!
Lora says
Just adorable. Love them. good luck!
Sam says
These are super cute – but WOW – that's alot of work for something that would be gone in less then a second!
Mommyof2girlz says
Those are amazing, you have some wicked awesome creativity!!
Beth says
My kids are going to love making these! Julia says that she wants to serve them for her 5th Birthday party next month. Fun!
Chic Cookies says
Julia's FIVE already? Oh my time flies. If any of you make any, I'd love to hear the results!
Lorraine says
Genius idea. I am absolutely going to make these for my son's 2nd birthday party. I am sure you will make it through the 5th round with this idea. Good luck again.
bridget {bake at 350} says
These are SO fun!!! I tried something similar last year and FAILED miserably! YOU are so smart!PS…congrats on the Project Food Blog!
J+S says
Again, so amazing! I'm posting these on my food blog this next week. Good luck on this challenge. You know I'm rooting for you. :)~Jenifer
Debbie says
I was really excited to see what came out for the 5th part of the competition, since I LOVE pizza. This is so creative and it is totally YOU! You are too cute, good luck!