Name: Step By Step- Easy Halloween Mini Pizza Pumpkins and Skulls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 16oz of pre-made pizza dough (1 pack will make 6 mini pizzas); 14oz Pizza Sauce; 2 cups- Motzerella Cheese; 1 cup Parmesan Cheese; Toppings of Choice: ex. mini pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers, jalapeños, possibilities are endless.

As Halloween approaches, I’m always on the lookout for creative ways to bring a festive twist to everyday activities. And what’s better than pizza? I found these adorable spooky fun aluminum pans at Walmart and I knew I had to have them. These adorable pans feature fun pumpkin and skull faces, and they’re perfect for creating mini pizzas that will add a dash of spookiness to your next movie night or Halloween party. [VIDEO TUTORIAL AT THE BOTOOM]

Why DIY Halloween Pizzas Are Perfect for Any Occasion

Halloween-themed food isn’t just for parties; these DIY pizzas are great for family fun, cozy nights in, or even as a creative activity for kids. Imagine setting up a pizza station with toppings and letting your kids decorate their own spooky pizzas before settling in for a Halloween movie marathon.

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to make these mini pizzas step-by-step. I’ll also share some movie night inspiration and recipe tips to make this a memorable activity. And be sure to stay until the end for my YouTube tutorial, where I show you step-by-step how to assemble and bake these pizza skulls, as well as a fun dipping sauce idea!

Materials and Ingredients You’ll Need

Let’s start with what you’ll need to get started.

Pizza dough ( 1 tube will cover 1 of the pizza skull trays- so 6 pieces)
Pizza Sauce
Cheese- I use italian and parmessan
TOPPINGS OF CHOICE- We used mini pepperoni and black olives
Maranara sauce for dipping
Basil for garnish

Pizza Skull Dipping Fun

Now, here’s the extra twist that I’m so excited about—pizza skulls with marinara dipping sauce! This is a super fun and interactive way to enjoy your pizza. Once baked, you can dip your skulls in a spooky red marinara sauce, which adds to the Halloween feel. This can even become a part of your Halloween night traditions or a fun family game night snack.

Halloween Movie Night Suggestions

If you’re making these pizzas for a spooky movie night, here are a few films that pair perfectly with the eerie vibes of the pizzas:

1. Hocus Pocus – Nothing says Halloween quite like this classic!

2. The Addams Family – For quirky fun with a touch of creepiness.

3. Beetlejuice – A perfect match for your skull pizzas.

4. Coco – For a more heartwarming, yet visually stunning experience.

5. The Nightmare Before Christmas – Whether you’re in the mood for Halloween or Christmas, this film covers both!

Check out my October Movie Bucket List blog post for more recommendations that are perfect for this time of year!

Additional Tips for Success:

1. Make It a Family Activity: If you have little ones, they’ll love helping to press the dough into the spooky molds. Set up a toppings bar and let them go wild with their own designs. The first time I did this a couple years ago, I did it when Christian was having a sleep over and I let him and his friend make their own and they had an absolute blast!

2. Prep Ahead of Time: You can make the dough a day ahead and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to use it. The same goes for chopping toppings.

3. Get Creative with Flavors: Experiment with different sauces or even dessert pizzas (think Nutella and marshmallows in those pumpkin molds!).

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Step By Step- Easy Halloween Mini Pizza Pumpkins and Skulls

Author: ashtonsedita Courses:FESTIVE DIYS

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 16 minutesRest time: 5 minutesTotal time: 30 minutesServings: servingsCalories: kcal Best Season:Fall

Ingredients

16oz of pre-made pizza dough (1 pack will make 6 mini pizzas)
14oz Pizza Sauce
2 cups- Motzerella Cheese
1 cup Parmesan Cheese
Toppings of Choice: ex. mini pepperoni, black olives, mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers, jalapeños, possibilities are endless.

Instructions

Preheat Oven to 400 degrees.
Spray the baking pan with cooking oil so the pizzas won’t still to the pan
Dust your surface with flour so the dough doesn’t stick. The more room temperature the dough gets the more sticky it gets. Roll out the dough until it’s thin (but not too thin).
Cut your dough into 6 pieces. So in half (on the longest part of the dough)- so horizontal for me and then in 3rds the opposite way so in my case vertical. Don’t stress if they aren’t even.
Put 1 of the 6 pieces onto the face in the baking pan and use it down towards the bottom into the mold. Add your pizza sauce, cheese and topping of choice.
Fold the dough over the filling and close any creases so no grease from the sauce comes out. You want to try to make the mini pizza just 1 piece and seal them all up like a pizza pocket.
Bake on 400 for 16 minutes or until golden brown.
Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

The ultimate addition to any gathering.

Keywords:halloween, pizza

I can’t wait to see how you bring these DIY Halloween pizzas to life! Make sure to tag me @AshtonSedita on all social media when you recreate these spooky treats. Make sure you are following me on socials so you never miss a festive DIY. I love seeing your festive creations and sharing them with my community.

XOXO, Ashton