Gingerbread Cheesy Garlic Pull-Apart Christmas Tree

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound raw pizza dough
• Egg wash (1 egg mixes with 1 tbsp water)
• 7 mozzarella sticks
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced basil
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• Marinara sauce, warmed (for serving)

METHOD

• STEP 1

  Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

• STEP 2

  Cut mozzarella sticks into 1” pieces and set aside.

• STEP 3

  On a floured surface, divide pizza dough into two pieces. Stretch and roll each piece of dough into a long rectangle, then cut dough into 2” squares (you’ll need 33 total).

• STEP 4

  Wrap a dough square around each piece of mozzarella, forming a tightly sealed ball. Place balls seam-side down on the baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree (they should be touching). Brush egg wash on dough balls and bake until golden about 20 minutes.

• STEP 5

  Meanwhile, whisk together melted butter, parmesan, garlic, and herbs. Brush on baked pizza balls. Serve warm with marinara for dipping.