Festive Candy Cane Pizza Breadsticks Recipe
The holidays deserve a fun, tasty treat. Try this Festive Candy Cane Pizza Breadsticks Recipe. It combines cheesy goodness with a candy twist.
Ingredients
- 1 package pizza dough 16 oz
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 12 slices pepperoni optional
- 1 egg for egg wash
- Red and green candy melts or icing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll pizza dough into a rectangle.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly on dough.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over sauce.
- Add pepperoni slices if using.
- Fold dough in half gently.
- Cut dough into 12 strips.
- Shape each strip into a candy cane.
- Beat egg and brush over breadsticks.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Melt candy melts or prepare icing.
- Drizzle red and green colors over breadsticks.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pizza dough for softer breadsticks.
- Don’t overfill; cheese may spill while baking.
- Candy drizzle adds festive color and sweetness.
- Serve immediately for gooey, warm cheese bites.
- Store leftovers in airtight container up to 2 days.
- You can substitute mozzarella with cheddar or provolone.
- Egg wash ensures golden, shiny breadsticks.