Heart-Shaped Pizza
These red velvet crinkle cookies are a decadent treat with a soft texture and bold, rich flavor. Their vibrant red hue and crackled powdered sugar coating make them an eye-catching dessert, perfect for holidays, special occasions, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.
Servings: 6
Calories: 170kcal
Ingredients
- 6 small naan pitas e.g., Longo's Naan buns
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 18 slices pepperoni
- 6 teaspoons pizza sauce or to taste
- Optional toppings: hot pepper oil hot honey, or dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Use a 3.7-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut 6 hearts out of the naan pitas.
- Use a 3.2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut 6 hearts from the provolone cheese slices.
- Use a small 1.2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut 18 mini hearts from the pepperoni slices.
Assemble the pizzas:
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of pizza sauce on each naan heart, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Place a provolone cheese heart on top of the sauce.
- Add 3 mini pepperoni hearts to each pizza.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is bubbly and the edges of the naan are golden, about 8–10 minutes.
- For a crispier, golden top, broil the pizzas (top burner only) for the last 30–60 seconds.
- Serve warm with optional toppings like hot pepper oil, hot honey, or dried oregano.
Notes
Refrigerating the dough is key for the best texture and appearance, so don’t skip this step.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for a subtle flavor twist.
These cookies make great gifts—stack them in a decorative tin or wrap them in cellophane for a festive presentation.
Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for a subtle flavor twist.
These cookies make great gifts—stack them in a decorative tin or wrap them in cellophane for a festive presentation.