Hot Honey Pepperoni Pinwheels

Recipe Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to make these Hot Honey Pepperoni Pinwheels.  

Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls: This ready-to-use base bakes up quickly and creates the signature spiral shape.

Hot Honey: The hot honey provides a sweet-spicy taste that balances the savory pepperoni and cheese. If you don't like hot honey, you can use regular honey, but it will change the flavor profile.

Mozzarella Cheese: Mozzarella is essential for its classic melty, gooey texture and mild, creamy flavor.

Mini Pepperoni Slices: Lends a salty, slightly spicy flavor. The mini size is ideal for pinwheels, offering a burst of flavor in every bite.

Butter: Helps the crescent dough achieve a beautiful golden-brown color, adds a rich, savory flavor, and contributes to a crispier exterior texture.

Garlic Powder: Adds an aromatic, savory depth to the exterior of the pinwheels without being overpowering.

How to Make Hot Honey Pepperoni Pinwheels

Here's how to make these delicious Hot Honey Pepperoni Pinwheels.

1. Prep Your Dough

Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 4 rectangles. Firmly press the perforations to seal them so your pinwheels hold together.

2. Layer the Flavor 

Evenly spread 1 ½ teaspoons of heated honey over each of the 4 dough rectangles. Then, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese and mini pepperoni evenly over the honey-coated dough.

3. Roll and Slice

Starting on the short side, tightly roll up each rectangle into a log. Pinch the edges firmly to seal the dough. Cut each log into 4 one-inch slices and place them cut-side up on your prepared cookie sheet.

4. Brush Tops

Brush the butter and garlic mixture generously over the tops and sides of all the pinwheels. This adds a golden finish and extra savory flavor.

5. Bake and Serve

Bake until golden brown and the cheese is bubbly. Cool for a few minutes before drizzling with additional hot honey (this keeps the honey flavor fresh and prevents burning). Serve warm, optionally with marinara or ranch for dipping!

How to Store (and Reheat) Hot Honey Pepperoni Pinwheels

Any leftover Hot Honey Pepperoni Pinwheels can be stored and reheated in the following ways.

Refrigerator

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer

We don’t recommend freezing your Hot Honey Pepperoni Pinwheels.

Reheating

To reheat, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 325° for 10 minutes.