Alien Pizza Squares Recipe

Bring a smile to your kids' faces with these fun and colorful Alien Pizza Squares. Easy to make and packed with flavor, they’re perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or a creative family dinner.

When kids are having a playdate, there often isn't time to whip up a batch of cookies or other type of treat. Since most kids like pizza in some form, this Alien Pizza Squares recipe is always a big hit.

The possibilities for themes are endless, since you can use any cookie cutter shape to personalize this pizza and create any design you choose. Hearts for Valentine's Day, Christmas trees, candy canes, ghosts, shamrocks -- you can even spell your child's name with alphabet cutters. As I said, the possibilities are endless and always welcomed by the young people in our lives.

To make the alien faces, I use a pumpkin cookie cutter, with capers for the eyes and basil for the mouth. My boys and their friends love it, and they always feel special when I make this very simple after-school snack. Make your kids smile today by making them this simple treat.

Alien Pizza Squares Recipe

    Prep Time: 30 minutes

    Cook time: 30 minutes

    Yield: Serves 4

Alien Pizza Squares Recipe Ingredients

Cooking Spray

1 lb refrigerated pizza dough

3/4 cup pizza sauce or tomato sauce

8 slices low-moisture mozzarella cheese

1 tablespoon capers

Fresh or freeze-dried basil

Alien Pizza Squares Recipe Directions

    Preheat oven to 475 F. Spray rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. Press and stretch dough evenly into a rectangle shape. Spread sauce evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border around all sides. Bake until underside of dough is golden, about 10-15 minutes.

    While pizza is baking, use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter (or any cutter you choose) to cut pumpkin shapes from cheese. Save cheese scraps for a sandwich.

    Place pumpkins on top of hot pizza and bake for 2-5 minutes or just until slightly melted. Place two capers on each piece of cheese for eyes and sprinkle basil for the mouth.

    Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Creative Tips for Alien Designs

Encourage your kids to get creative with different vegetable shapes and colors. Use cookie cutters to create star or moon shapes with cheese for an extra galactic touch!

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Pizza Recipe for Kids - Alien Pizza Squares

Fun and easy Alien Pizza Squares recipe for kids. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, and family meals. Make mealtime exciting with these creative, delicious treats!

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