Description
These Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks are a fun, festive snack perfect for Halloween or any celebration. Made with easily accessible ingredients—string cheese, pretzel sticks, and chives—these broomstick-shaped treats are visually charming and quick to assemble, making them a great addition to party platters or kid-friendly appetizers.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 string cheese sticks (cheddar, mozzarella, or twists)
- 9 pretzel sticks
- Chives (enough to tie 9 knots)
Instructions
- Cut the string cheese: Begin by cutting each string cheese stick into three equal sections, giving you a total of nine pieces. This ensures that each broomstick will have a manageable size for snacking and crafting.
- Carve the broom bristles: Using a sharp knife, make vertical cuts from the bottom of each cheese section up about halfway, creating thin strips that mimic broom bristles. Take care to leave the top portion intact so the cheese holds together.
- Tie the chive: Carefully tie a chive around the base of each cheese piece just above where the cuts end, securing it with a double knot. Trim any excess chive to keep the appearance neat. Be gentle to avoid breaking the chive.
- Attach the pretzel handle: Press a pretzel stick into the top (un-cut) portion of the cheese piece to form the broomstick handle. If the pretzels are breaking or putting too much pressure on the cheese, pre-create a small hole with a toothpick before inserting the pretzel for easier assembly.
Notes
- These broomsticks make an excellent addition to Halloween charcuterie boards, adding a playful and thematic touch.
- Ideal as a quick snack or party finger food especially appealing to children.
- Only three simple ingredients and about 10 minutes are needed to make a batch of nine broomsticks.
- Use different types of string cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or twists) to add color and flavor variety.
- If chives are unavailable, thin strips of green onion could substitute for tying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 broomstick
- Calories: 29 kcal
- Sugar: 0.01 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.02 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
