Pizza Puppies

Directions

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   Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2.
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   Lightly grease a 9-inch pie plate or cake pan.
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   Cut each string cheese into fourths.
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   Break out the tube of pizza dough and roll it out a bit.
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   Use a pizza cutter to divide the pizza dough into 24 pieces.
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    Take one of the dough pieces, top with a piece of the cut string cheese and two slices of pepperoni.
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    Pull the edges of the dough around the cheese and pepperoni, and pinch to seal closed.
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    Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
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    Repeat with the rest of the dough.
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    Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the tops of the dough balls with olive oil.
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    Sprinkle with garlic powder (go easy), oregano, and Parmesan cheese.
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    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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    Enjoy with the marinara dipping sauce.