Whenever I’m hosting a last-minute get-together or just need a quick lunch that I know everyone will actually finish, these are the first things I make. I stumbled onto this method years ago when I wanted pizza but didn’t want to deal with messy dough or a 45-minute wait. These Easy Pizza Pinwheels take the buttery, flaky goodness of a crescent roll and turn it into a bite-sized pepperoni heaven. They’re simple, golden, and honestly, a little bit addictive.
Easy Pizza Pinwheels
What You’ll Need to make this Easy Pizza Pinwheels
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1 (8 oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (I like the thick-cut kind)
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24 slices pepperoni
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1 (14 oz) can pizza sauce (keep this on the side for dipping)
Refrigerated crescent roll dough
Mozzarella cheese
Pepperoni
How I Make Them
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Get the Oven Ready: Preheat your oven to 375°F. I always line my pan with parchment paper—trust me, it makes the cleanup non-existent and keeps the cheese from sticking to the tray.
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Prep the Base: Pop open the crescent dough and lay it out flat. You’ll see those dotted lines; just use your fingers to pinch them shut until you have one smooth, solid sheet of dough.
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The Layering: Spread your mozzarella evenly across the dough, but leave about a half-inch border at the top. Layer your pepperoni slices over the cheese. Don’t worry if they overlap a bit!
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The Secret Roll: Roll the dough up tightly starting from the short side. My personal tip: Use a piece of unflavored dental floss to “snip” the log into rounds. It prevents the dough from squishing down like a knife sometimes does, keeping your Easy Pizza Pinwheels perfectly circular.
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Bake to Perfection: Place the slices on your sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. You’re looking for that beautiful golden-brown crust and cheese that’s just starting to brown at the edges.
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The Dip: While they bake, warm up your pizza sauce. Serving it on the side is the only way to go—it keeps the crust crispy instead of soggy.
The Breakdown
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Prep time: 10 minutes
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Cook time: 12–15 minutes
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Total time: 25 minutes
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Yields: 12 pinwheels
Nutrition (Per Pinwheel) about this Easy Pizza Pinwheels
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Calories: 165 kcal
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Fat: 11g
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Carbs: 10g
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Protein: 7g
Things People Ask Me
Why not put the sauce inside? I’ve tried it, and it usually turns into a soggy mess. Keeping the sauce as a dip ensures every bite of your Easy Pizza Pinwheels has that satisfying crunch.
Can I make these ahead for a party? Totally. I often roll the log, wrap it in plastic, and let it sit in the fridge. Then I just slice and bake right when people walk through the door so they’re served piping hot.
What else can I add? If I’m feeling fancy, I’ll sprinkle a little garlic powder or Italian seasoning on the dough before rolling. It adds a nice little kick without much extra effort.
Source: www.allrecipes.com
