Christmas Tree Spinach Breadsticks (Print Version)

# 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).
12 - 2 tablespoons butter.
13 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, for topping.
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or garlic salt.

# Instructions:

01 - Turn your oven on to 350°F and let it heat up.
02 - Mix spinach with cream cheese until smooth. Add the garlic, salt, onion powder, chili powder, pepper, Italian seasoning and both cheeses. Beat everything until creamy.
03 - Lay pizza dough on parchment paper. Cut into a large triangle and two smaller ones. Join the small triangles on a new sheet to match the big one.
04 - Spread spinach mix over the joined triangles. Top with the other big triangle to make a sandwich.
05 - Leave the middle intact about an inch wide. Cut strips from middle to edges, spacing them an inch apart.
06 - Grab each strip and twist it. Short strips at top get half a twist, longer bottom ones get 2-3 full twists.
07 - Pop in the oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown all over.
08 - Melt butter with garlic and seasonings. Brush over the hot breadsticks before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Watch video for clearest tree-shaping instructions.
02 - Must be golden brown to ensure fully cooked.
03 - Serve while warm for best taste.