Witches’ Brooms: a healthy Halloween snack for your spooky bash

Halloween tends to be all about sweet treats, but if you want to serve up a healthier snack at your Halloween party, try this easy witches brooms recipe. Witches broomsticks are made with cheese sticks, pretzel sticks, and chives, and are a fantastic, savory snack that's delicious, satisfying, and healthier than a lot of the options that might traditionally be served at a Halloween bash.

Witches brooms are cute, festive, and also super easy to make – you can even tuck them into your kids' lunches as part of a spooky packed lunch!

Easy Tips for Making Cheesy Witches Broomsticks

Don't cut too high up when making the cheese broom. About halfway up will do.

You don't need to use mozzarella cheese sticks for this recipe. Cheddar, Colby, Jack, and Swiss will be just as delicious. Use your favorite type of cheese stick or make witches broomsticks with various cheeses.

If you're making witches brooms for a party, you can easily double or triple this recipe.

Use gluten-free pretzel sticks to make gluten-free witches brooms.

Need a vegan option? Use vegan cheese sticks.

How to Store Witches Brooms

Store any leftover witches broomsticks in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How to Make Witches Broomsticks

Take one half of a cheese stick. Using a knife, make small slices about halfway up the cheese stick.

Gently pull the pieces away to make a broom effect. Take a toothpick and make a hole in the top of the cheese stick. Gently but firmly press a pretzel stick into the hole.

Wrap a chive around the top of a cheese stick, then secure with a knot.

Repeat with remaining cheese, pretzels, and chives. Serve and enjoy!