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Jack-O’-Lantern Calzones

Jack-O'-Lantern Calzones

Jack-O'-Lantern Calzones are fun and easy Halloween treats that bring creativity and flavor to your festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 3 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 6 calzones
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 package Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade
Filling
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese or other cheese varieties
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce spicy variant optional
  • as desired Toppings (e.g., pepperoni, veggies) customize according to preference
Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg melted butter can be used instead
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil/butter
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice or vinegar
  • to taste Garlic, Herbs (like oregano) fresh herbs recommended

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp knife
  • pastry brush
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out your pizza dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch and cut into circles.
  3. Carve jack-o'-lantern faces into half of the dough circles.
  4. Spread tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese on the uncarved dough circles, adding your chosen toppings.
  5. Seal the calzones by placing the carved circles on top and pressing the edges together, crimping with a fork.
  6. Apply the egg wash over the tops of the calzones.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1calzoneCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let family members get creative with face designs for a fun interactive cooking experience. Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup.

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