Mini Cookie Cutter Pizza Appetizers

Christmas is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to whip up some festive cookie cutter pizza appetizers!

These fun, tree-shaped bites are a creative and easy way to get the whole family involved—ideal for parties, holiday dinners, or a fun activity with kids.

They’re simple to customize with your favorite toppings and come together in just minutes. Plus, their bite-sized shape makes them perfect for snacking and sharing.

Check out even more Easy Appetizers you can prepare for your loved ones and friends!

Looking for a fun and festive appetizer for your Christmas party? These mini Cookie Cutter Pizzas, topped with pepperoni and green peppers, are a delicious bite-sized treat everyone will love.

They're easy to make, kid-approved, and perfect for adding holiday cheer to your table—scroll down for the step-by-step recipe with photos!

Looking for more Mini Appetizers? Try my mini quiche, mini puff pastry appetizers, Tomato and Mozzarella Puff Pastry Bites, and one of my favorites, Mini Ravioli made in the air fryer.

Table of Contents

• Why my Family LOVED Mini Christmas Pizzas:
• 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Recipe Substitutions and Variations
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Baking Instructions
• Appetizers to Serve with Pizza
• Before You Begin!
• Recipe Tips that Worked for Me:
• Storage Tips
• More Recipes to LOVE for the HOlid
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

Why my Family LOVED Mini Christmas Pizzas:

Festive and Fun Shapes – Cookie cutter designs like Christmas trees make these mini pizzas perfect for holidays and themed parties.

Perfect for Entertaining – Bite-sized and easy to grab, they're great for appetizer trays, potlucks, or game day snacks.

Quick and Easy to Make – Made with store-bought pizza dough, these come together fast with minimal prep.

🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools

3 Pieces Christmas Tree Cookie Cutters3 Piece Christmas Cookie CuttersChristmas Cookie Cutter-6 Pcs Plastic Cookie Cutter SetRolling Pin Baking Mat Set

 

Main Ingredients Needed

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough thin and cut shapes with cookie cutters placed close together to reduce waste. Re-roll the scraps to cut additional shapes as needed.

Step 2: Arrange the shapes 1 to 2 inches apart on a baking sheet that has been lined with baking parchment sheets.

Step 3: Add your favorite toppings to the mini pizza appetizers.

Baking Instructions

Step 4: Bake the pizza in a hot preheated 425°F until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Appetizers to Serve with Pizza

Serve the pizza appetizers with our family's favorite pizza dipping sauces. You can serve Caprese Antipasto Skewers or a few of our delicious Italian Puff Pastry Appetizers.

Recipe Tips that Worked for Me:

You can prepare the mini pizza appetizers ahead of time by putting the pizzas together, cover lightly with plastic wrap and then placing the tray in the refrigerator until you're ready to bake them.

These mini Christmas pizzas work great all year round and would be really cute for a child's birthday party using animal or flower shaped cookie cutters.

Storage Tips

Refrigerator: If you have any leftovers, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container before storing them in the refrigerator.

Reheating Tips: When ready to eat, either reheat it in the air fryer or an oven preheated to 350°F until cheese bubbles.

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📖 Recipe Card

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2013 with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!