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.
Amykinz says
If you haven't already, you should submit these to your state fair. You can make a lot of money!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking says
LOVE THEM!! You have a vote from me!!
Get Natured says
What a creative idea! Great job!
Tiny Urban Kitchen says
Cute! And I love your little drawings. 🙂
Stephanie says
I also love small individual desserts and things on sticks! These are great and sound so simple to make. I love it when cooking ideas pan out (they often don't for me either). Good luck in round 5, I just gave you a vote!
Paper and Food says
Hooray! Now I can eat pizza easily while driving down the road. Cool!
Kristen @ Miss Prissy Paige says
I love these! Too cute! I voted – good luck, I love seeing your ideas!
Ela says
pizza pops for kids and calzone pops for the kids at heart!
Winnie says
Totally adorable! I love your take on this challenge 😉
Mariko says
Calzones! You are crazy. And I love it.
naomi says
First off congrats!!These are adorably cute and creative!
michele says
Love it! Well done!
eataduckimust says
this is way too cute, i know what to do for my nephew's 3rd birthday party now! thanks for this great post!
Peggy says
These remind me of the little Bagel Bites my parents made us eat as children! Although these aren't bagels, I'm sure they're extremely more tasty than anything found in the frozen food section! Good luck in this challenge and you've got my vote!
Daydreamer Desserts says
That is the cutest interpretation of pizza I have ever seen, very clever. 🙂
Angela says
AMAZING!!!!
danasfoodforthought says
These are ridiculously cute! Great job!
Jenn Erickson says
What an incredibly original, creative, and unique "spin" on pizza! I can totally see incorporating this into one of my girl's birthday parties! Fabulous! So glad we were both featured in One Pretty Thing's crafty food roundup!
Oui, Chef says
Very clever and original, and I bet they taste great too. A vote from me! – S
Reeni says
Such cute cookie pops! And the calzones are charming! Best of luck!