Christmas Tree Spinach Breadsticks (Printable Version)

Twisted breadsticks with spinach dip formed into a festive Christmas tree shape - perfect for holiday entertaining.

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 12 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
02 - 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
09 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
10 - 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
11 - 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough (13.8 ounces)

→ Topping

12 - 2 tablespoons butter
13 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic salt

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine thawed spinach with softened cream cheese until smooth. Add minced garlic, salt, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses. Beat mixture until creamy and well incorporated.
03 - Lay refrigerated pizza dough on parchment paper. Cut into one large triangle and two smaller triangles. Place the small triangles on a new sheet of parchment paper, joining them to match the size of the large triangle.
04 - Spread spinach mixture evenly over the joined triangles. Place the other large triangle on top to create a sandwich-like structure.
05 - Leave the center intact, approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) wide. Cut strips from the middle to the edges, spacing them about 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart.
06 - Twist each strip to create the tree branches. For shorter strips at the top, apply half a twist; for longer strips at the bottom, apply 2-3 full twists.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the breadsticks are golden brown throughout.
08 - Melt butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush the mixture over the hot breadsticks immediately before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Watch instructional video for clearest tree-shaping guidance
02 - Ensure breadsticks are golden brown to guarantee they're fully cooked
03 - Serve while warm for optimal flavor and texture

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