Witch Hats are quick to whip up with ingredients you probably already have. Some crescent roll dough, pepperoni, and Parmesan cheese make up these simple and tasty treats for Halloween.
I love Halloween. All the ghoulishly good food is so interesting! The cupcakes, dips, mummy dogs, Oreo ghosts. The ideas just keep coming. And then there’s all the pumpkin recipes. Man, those are just like the Energizer bunny. Please, don’t make me say it…
Just keeps going and going. *snort*
These little nibbles came about many years ago. I was going to a dinner club and then a Halloween party. Oy. Talk about a bag lady! I was making a quinoa salad for our Latin America themed night for the dinner party. Yup. This was 2001? I think? I was eating quinoa back then BEFORE it became a popular super food. It had onions, tomatoes, olives, a lemon vinaigrette. It was DELISH! There were no left overs.
Then I went to a Halloween party. It was a party with kids and was told it would be more kid friendly food than anything. I think it was the ONLY food, unless you counted alcohol as a food group. Which I didn’t. There was hot dogs, mac n cheese with a bell pepper octopus, bean dip and chips, potato chips, cake, and cookies. Yeah. Dinner party. *snort*
Anyway, I searched and found a picture of these beauties and just decided to whip them up; my way, of course. At that time I was doing the whole low fat healthy eating type thing. So, it was reduced fat crescent rolls and turkey pepperoni. Actually, that’s how I made them this time, too.
I don’t know about you, but I like turkey pepperoni better than regular from the pouch. It’s spicier, I think. I like my pepperoni spicy!! And it just so happens that there will the centers left over after making your crescent moons.
So, it’s a recipe with insta-nibbles while you’re cooking. That’s always a good thing, right? I’ve played with the idea of putting a sliver of string cheese in the brim of the hat before I roll it up. This was not the time. Now that I look at it, you could totally make a whole pizza like this. Maybe with some black moon olives? Mushroom trees? You could do a total pizza landscape!! Oh. Now I know what I’m doing next year.
These are so simple and quick to throw together. S and I got home form running errands Saturday. He didn’t want a lunch, but I was hungry. What else is new. I threw these tasty gems together in about 30 minutes. One pan was a nice snack to tide us over until dinner. You could play with names for dipping sauce. Marinara can be vampire blood. Ranch dressing? Ghost snot? Nacho cheese sauce….is….um…goblin drool? Ew.
Of course, they’re crescent rolls, so they don’t really need a dipping sauce. They’re all buttery, crispy goodness with cheese and pepperoni on top.
Please make sure to scroll down and view the other #SundaySupper Halloween inspired recipes.
Witch Hats
Witch Hats are quick to whip up with ingredients you probably already have. Some crescent roll dough, pepperoni, and Parmesan cheese make up these simple and tasty treats for Halloween.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces refrigerator crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 slices turkey pepperoni (Hormel)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Unroll the crescent rolls and cut each in half creating triangles. Some will be uneven, but witch hats aren't all the same.
- Cut each slice of pepperoni into two crescent moon shapes.
- Roll the bottom of the triangle up to form the brim of the hat.
- Sprinkle each hat with Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper. Top with a crescent moon pepperoni piece.
- Place on a baking sheet covered in aluminum foil coated with cooking spray.
- Bake at 375 for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with vampire blood (a.k.a. marinara) or ghost snot (a.k.a. Ranch dressing).
COCKTAILS
- Bloody Mary by La Cocina de Leslie
- Head Will Roll Cocktail by Noshing with The Nolands
- Wicked Sangria by The Messy Baker
SWEETS AND DESSERTS
- Snickers Fudge by I Run for Wine
- Halloween Pumpkin Chocolate Parfaits by Daily Dish Recipes
- White Chocolate Monster Munch by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Soft and Chewy Chocolate Candies by What Smells So Good?
- Candy Corn Puppy Chow by Pies and Plots
- Pumpkin Dirt Pudding Graveyard Parfaits by Neighborfood
- Candied Pumpkin (Calabaza en Tacha) by Magnolia Days
- Snickerway Truffles by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Homemade Peanut Butter Cups by The Texan New Yorker
- Jack Skellington Oreo Pops by Big Bear’s Wife
- Halloween Crunch Truffles by The Weekend Gourmet
- Frozen “Boo” Nana Pops by Momma’s Meals
CUPCAKES, COOKIES AND MORE
- Bourbon Caramel Glazed Pumpkin Donuts by Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Candy Corn White Chocolate Pretzels by Alida’s Kitchen
- Soft Apple Cider Cookies by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Spooky Cookies by Basic N Delicious
- Pumpkin Bomb Cupcakes by My Other City By the Bay
- Cinnamon Rolls à la Great Pumpkin by Ninja Baking
- Candy Corn Parfait by The Urban Mrs.
- Trick or Beet Brownies by Foxes Love Lemons
- Caramel Surprise Witches’ hat Cupcakes by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Dark and Stormy Gingerbread by girlichef
- {flourless} Monster Cookie Dough Dip by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Monster and Mummy Cupcakes by Hip Foodie Mom
- Pumpkin Cut-out Cookies by Take A Bite Out Of Boca
- Candied Pumpkin Cheese Cake with Maple Cream by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Easy Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes by The Dinner-Mom
- Zombie Cupcakes by Treats & Trinkets
APPETIZER, MAIN MEALS
- Shrek’s Dirty Q-tips by Shockingly Delicious
- Green Tomato Chilli by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- It’s the Great Stuffed Pumpkin by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Mummy Calzone by Curious Cuisiniere
- Pumpkin Soup by Juanita’s Cocina
- Pizza Bones by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Sincere Pumpkin Patch Spicy Cheese Ball by Food Lust People Love
- Spooky Stew by Happy Baking Days
- Bloody Rice by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Ghost Flatbread Pizzas by Family Foodie
- Witch Hats by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Cathy Compeau says
These are super cute! Thank you for sharing at our TGIF Link Party at A Peek Into My Paradise. I hope you will be back to link up another awesome post this week!
Cathy @ http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/
Christie Campbell says
Cathy, thanks for hosting the party every week! I enjoy linking up with ya. 🙂
Amy Perdew says
Super cute witch hat pizzas. MMM…I bet crescent roll for pizza dough is so mouth-watering. Love what you did here and thank you for linking it up at Inspiration in Progress. Pinning! Have a great weekend.
Christie Campbell says
Thank you for hosting the blog hop, Amy. It is rather flaky and buttery for these easy nibbles. Hope you try them! 🙂
Candace says
These are adorable! My kids will love them. Thanks for sharing!
Christie Campbell says
Thanks for stopping by, Candace. Please let me know how your kids like them. They're so easy to make. 🙂
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
So cute and easy. Lovely for Halloween night festivities.
Christie Campbell says
Thank you, Marjory. Since they cook up in a flash, they're easy to prepare for quick Hallloween party nibbles.
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
I am absolutely LOVING all of these Halloween-themed snacks this week! I thought this theme would mean mostly desserts from everyone, but I so love your creativity in making these savory treats!
Christie Campbell says
Thanks, Lori. They are SUPER fun to make and easy for kids to help out in making them, too. I LOVE the ease and tastiness of these gems.
Sarah Reid says
Such a great idea! Love it
Christie Campbell says
Thanks, Sarah! I hope you can add them to your Halloween nibbles for next year.
Cindy Kerschner says
Very cute snackies!
Christie Campbell says
Thank you, Cindy! 🙂
Renee says
Insta-nibbles are the best! And these witch hats are a great Halloween party treat. Love the ideas on changing it up and the different sauces. Very creative!
Christie Campbell says
Thank you, Renee. I was having fun thinking of names for the different dipping sauces. It could be really fun!
Kim @ Treats and Trinkets says
Eheheheh, Goblin drool. Yes, I am twelve years old. 😀
These are totally genius! I love how perfect they are.
Christie Campbell says
OMG Kim! I say that ALL the time! 12. Not 10, 9, 13, 16. TWELVE! How strange…
Thanks for stopping by with such fun compliments!
noshingwiththenolands says
These are great to make and kids love them for Halloween, thanks for sharing!!! Happy Hauntings!!!
Christie Campbell says
Thanks, Tara. They are fun to make and kids gobble them up. Oh wait…that's Thanksgiving.
Jessica M says
These are so fun!!! …and no I haven't figured out how to not be a "no reply blogger." sad day.
Christie Campbell says
Jess! You're too cute! It took me a little bit to figure it out, too. 🙁
Megan Wood says
Very cute witch hats! Perfect for a Halloween party!
Christie Campbell says
That's what I thought, Megan. They're pretty kid friendly, too. They could even help assemble the hats, too.
Liz Berg says
Your witches hats are so cute…especially with the pepperoni crescent moons! And they must taster pretty wonderful, too 🙂
Christie Campbell says
They were rather tasty, Liz. Thanks for stopping by with such lovely compliments.
Katy says
Great idea for a Halloween feast!
Christie Campbell says
Thanks, Kathy!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
These are so adorable! The half moon pepperonis really make this!
Christie Campbell says
Thanks, Courtney! I liked having the middles to nibble while I waited for these to cook.
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I was expecting a sweet version, but I am loving your take on these!
Christie Campbell says
I think most were expecting a sweet version. Being not really a sweets eater (yes I'll pound me some cake every now and then), I love these for a kid friendly Halloween treat.
Paula @ Vintage Kitchen Notes says
Really easy way to add a halloween touch to crescent rolls! Pepperoni is always good!
Christie Campbell says
Thanks, Paula!
Jennifer@ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Now this was a creative pizza! I love it and I would love to gobble it right up!!!
Christie Campbell says
Thanks, Jennifer! I may make the pizza next year. Ya never know. I'm craving some pepperoni pizza right about now.
Family foodie says
These are just awesome. What a fun Halloween treat!
Christie Campbell says
Thanks, Isabel! They are a nice surprise from all the sugary sweets out there for witch hats.
Kathya Rodriguez says
My daughter is just tell me the she wants some pizza, do you have left over? 🙂 Thank you for sharing.
Christie Campbell says
LOL I can send ya some ingredients your way, but I've eaten them all! YUM!