Halloween Witches' Broom Sticks
Submitted by happyzhangbo
Halloween witches’ broom sticks shape biscuit dough into twisted handles topped with fringed twig bundles, brushed with butter and Parmesan. A savory shaped snack kids can help craft for Halloween parties.
YIELD
16 servingsPREP
8 minCOOK
12 minREADY
26 minHalloween witches’ broom sticks turn a basic biscuit dough into a savory party snack that looks straight out of a witch’s garage. Bisquick mix, milk, and Italian herbs come together in just a few minutes, then the dough gets rolled, twisted, and snipped into miniature broomsticks complete with fringed twig ends.
The shaping is the magic. Half the dough rolls into 7-inch ropes that fold and twist into broom handles, the same braid you’d see on a real witch’s broom. The other half flattens into discs that get fringed with kitchen scissors to create the bristly broom heads, then pinched onto the bottom of each twisted handle.
A quick brush of melted butter and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese finishes the look. As they bake at high heat, the brooms turn lightly golden, the cheese crisps into salty patches, and the herb-flecked dough fills the kitchen with a savory aroma that beats any candy on the Halloween table.
Kitchen Tips
- Knead the dough exactly 11 times as the recipe instructs. Overworking turns biscuit dough tough and the brooms come out dense instead of fluffy.
- Use sharp kitchen scissors to fringe the broom-head discs into clean strips. A dull knife smushes the dough and the bristles bake together into a blob.
- Pinch the broom head firmly onto the handle. Loose connections separate in the oven and you’ll have brooms scattering across the baking sheet.
- Brush the butter on right before baking, not after. Pre-baking butter helps the surface crisp golden, while post-baking butter just makes them oily.
Variations
- Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder to the dough for a more pronounced savory flavor that pairs with marinara dipping sauce.
- Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning instead of Parmesan for a different topping profile.
- Use ranch seasoning packet in place of Italian seasoning for a kid-friendly twist.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 450 F degree.
In a bowl, add biscuit mix, milk and Italian seasoning, and mix well.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface, knead about 11 times.
Divide into 30 portions, set half aside.
Roll the remaining 15 pieces into 7-inch ropes for broom handles, fold in half and twist.
Arrange on ungreased baking sheets.
Shape reserved pieces into 2½ inch circles, cut with scissors to form a bundle of broom twigs.
Set below each broom handle, pinch edges to seal.
Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake for about 11 minutes or until lightly browned.
Serve warm or cool on a wire rack.
Store in an air-tight container.
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