Name: Halloween Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Snacks
Ingredients: Mini Pretzel Sticks: 1 per broomstick; String Cheese: 1 piece per broomstick (mozzarella or any other cheese you prefer); Chives or Thin Green Onion Strips: 1 per broomstick (for tying around the cheese); Witch's Hat Decorations (optional): You can use small edible witch's hat decorations, or you can make them with a small piece of black olive and a triangle-shaped piece of cheese.

Here is a super simple and healthy recipe you can make for your next Halloween party! Using cheese and a pretzel stick to imitate a witch’s broomstick, you are sure to be a hit with the kiddos.

This delicious appetizer is not only easy to make, but also a great craft the whole family can come together to make!

Here’s the scoop on how to create this Halloween Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks recipe. Get ready to make the best spooky masterpiece, step by step.

What are Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks?

This clever snack uses a thin pretzel stick and any white cheese of your choosing to create cheese broomsticks that are a “need to make” for Halloween!

They are perfect for a Harry Potter themed party and make for a magical night of excitement.

How to Make Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks

Making Halloween Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks is almost too easy! With almost no prep, and nothing to “cook”, the fun Halloween snack is ready to eat in no time!

Ingredients

For each broomstick, you will need:

Mini Pretzel Sticks: 1 per broomstick
String Cheese: 1 piece per broomstick (mozzarella or any other cheese you prefer)
Chives or Thin Green Onion Strips: 1 per broomstick (for tying around the cheese)
Witch’s Hat Decorations (optional): You can use small edible witch’s hat decorations, or you can make them with a small piece of black olive and a triangle-shaped piece of cheese.

Gathering the Ingredients

You can find all of the ingredients for this recipe at most grocery stores! A few in mind are Target, Walmart, Amazon, Giant, Acme or any other local grocery store.

Instructions

Preparation:

Prepare the Cheese:

Cut each string cheese piece in half to create shorter broomstick handles.
Pull apart or cut slices in the cheese about 3/4 of the way up to create “broom” bristles

Cooking:

Create the Broomstick:
- Take a mini pretzel stick and insert it into the uncut end of the cheese piece. Push it in until it’s securely attached to the cheese.
Tie the Broomstick:
- Take a chive or a thin strip of green onion and tie it around the top of the cheese, where the pretzel stick is inserted. This will create the appearance of a broomstick bound together.
Repeat for More Broomsticks:
- Continue making as many broomsticks as you need.

Serving:

Add Witch’s Hat (optional):

If you want to add a decorative touch, you can use a small piece of black olive as the hat and a triangle-shaped piece of cheese as the brim. Attach the hat to the chive or green onion tie.

Serve and Enjoy:

Arrange the cheese and pretzel broomsticks on a platter and serve them as a fun Halloween snack.

Tips and Tricks for Making Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks

Although this recipe is fairly easy and does not take any baking or cooking, there are a few aspects I would love to make easier.

Be sure to be careful when you cut the cheese stick. You’ll want to be sure to leave enough room to secure the pretzel stick.

I found when fraying the edges, it’s easiest to use small kitchen scissors to get the most even final product.

Another suggestion is for the tied green onion around the cheese. Very lightly wrap and tug the knot. You want to make sure it is secure and won’t untie, while not breaking the leaf.

Lastly, be sure to store this little Halloween dish in an airtight container in the fridge. You have to keep the cheese nice and chilled in order to keep it from going bad!

Variations for the Halloween recipe

This recipe is super easy to customize to your own needs. A few variations we thought of are below:

Gluten Free pretzels
Vegan cheese
Colby Jack
Cheddar
Parsley or Cilantro

Serving Size and Portions

The nutritional information for Halloween Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks can vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients used and the size of the portions. However, here’s a rough estimate for one broomstick:

Calories: Approximately 60-80 calories per broomstick.
Protein: About 3-4 grams.
Fat: Around 4-5 grams.
Carbohydrates: Roughly 4-5 grams.
Fiber: Approximately 0-1 gram.
Sugars: Less than 1 gram.
Sodium: Varies based on the specific pretzels and cheese used but is generally moderate.

Final Thoughts

These cute little broomsticks are a fun Halloween food to bring to your next fall occasion. With their basic ingredients, it is easy to make this healthy snack in advance!

Toss it on a plate, surround it with some festive candies, and snap a picture to share with all your friends and family!

Enjoy Your Cheesy, Halloween Treat!