Halloween Witch Hat Calzones (Print version)
Cheesy pepperoni crescent calzones shaped like witch hats and baked until golden for a savory Halloween snack.
# Ingredients:
For the calzones
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2 packages (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
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1/2 cup (70 g) pepperoni, finely chopped
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8-10 extra pepperoni slices, cut into tiny triangles or diamonds
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1/2 cup (55 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
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4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, plus more for sprinkling
For finishing
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 tablespoon water
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1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce, warmed for serving
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
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In a medium bowl, stir the softened cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped pepperoni, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until evenly combined.
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Cut the extra pepperoni slices into small triangles, diamonds, or crescent shapes for the hat brims. Set them aside.
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Unroll one tube of crescent dough and separate it into triangles. Place half on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the edges with egg wash, then spoon 1 1/2 tablespoons filling onto each triangle.
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Top each filled triangle with another crescent triangle. Press the edges firmly to seal. Fold the bottom edge upward to make the brim, then bend the point slightly into a witch hat shape.
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Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the tops of the hats, add the pepperoni decorations to the brim, and sprinkle lightly with Italian seasoning.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 3 minutes, then serve with warm marinara sauce.
# Good to know:
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Makes 8 witch hat calzones.
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Best served warm with marinara on the side.
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Keep crescent dough cold until you are ready to shape it.