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Crescent Roll Witch Hats Recipe

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These Crescent Roll Witch Hats are a fun and delicious Halloween-themed snack made from flaky crescent roll dough, pepperoni decorations, and optional mozzarella cheese sticks. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, they are adorable finger foods that pair wonderfully with pizza sauce for dipping, making them an ideal treat for parties or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
  • Pepperoni slices

Optional Ingredients

  • Mozzarella cheese sticks, halved
  • Mini star cookie cutter (for pepperoni decoration)

Equipment

  • Kitchen scissors
  • Parchment paper-lined baking sheet

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Pull the crescent roll triangles apart from the dough can, separating each into individual pieces ready for filling and rolling.
  2. Add cheese (optional): If using mozzarella cheese sticks, cut each stick in half. Place a half-stick at the wide end of each crescent triangle, centering it for even rolling. Pinch the dough around the cheese to create a tight seal so the cheese does not leak during baking.
  3. Roll the dough: Starting from the wide end, roll each crescent triangle up a couple of turns to form the base of the witch hat shape.
  4. Shape the pepperoni decorations: Using kitchen scissors, cut pepperoni slices into crescent moon shapes. Use a mini star cookie cutter to cut small star shapes out of some pepperoni pieces for added decoration.
  5. Assemble the hats: Place the shaped pepperoni pieces on top of the rolled crescent dough to decorate the witch hats, pressing slightly to adhere.
  6. Bake: Arrange all the assembled witch hats on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until the crescent rolls are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the thickest part comes out clean.
  7. Serve: Allow the witch hats to cool slightly before serving. Accompany them with pizza sauce for dipping to enhance the flavor and complete this festive snack.

Notes

  • Ensure the mozzarella cheese is well sealed inside the dough to prevent leaking during baking.
  • Use a sharp kitchen scissors to easily shape pepperoni slices.
  • These can be made ahead and baked shortly before serving for freshest taste.
  • Perfect for Halloween parties or as a fun snack for kids.
  • Pizza sauce or marinara makes a great dipping sauce complement.

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