These cute little String Cheese Pretzel Broomsticks are perfect for any Halloween snack spread! I love that they’re nut-free so they work well for allergy-friendly parties and school snacks, too.
As you might guess, string cheese brooms are very easy to make! Here’s how to do it.
Table of Contents
- The Story Behind the Recipe
- Why You’ll Love String Cheese Pretzel Broomsticks
- Ingredients
- Adaptations/Variations
- How to Make String Cheese Pretzel Broomsticks
- Tips for Success
- More Fun Halloween Snack Recipes
The Story Behind the Recipe
In planning my kiddo’s Halloween party this year, we brainstormed some fun Halloween snacks – and these String Cheese Broomsticks were top of mind. They’re always a fun, kid-friendly Halloween food, and they hit the trifecta because they’re yummy, easy to make, and can be made ahead of time.
These broomsticks have shown up time and again since having my kiddo, from preschool parties to elementary school gatherings to now.
I know, I know – they’re barely a recipe. But they’re so stinking cute, I just had to make a blog post about them! (We’ve got Cutie Pumpkins coming soon, too!)
Why You’ll Love String Cheese Pretzel Broomsticks
They’re delicious, easy, super cute, and Halloween themed. Basically, what’s NOT to love?!
Ingredients
- String cheese – Grab your fave low-moisture mozzarella string cheese sticks. Full-fat or low-fat both work.
- Pretzel sticks – You’ll want standard-size pretzel sticks, the ones that are about three inches long.
Adaptations/Variations
- Fancier Cheese Broomsticks: Use the green part of a scallion, thin slices of spinach leaves, or a long chive to tie a string around the broom above the “bristles.”
- Dairy-Free/Vegan Broomsticks: I haven’t tested this out yet, but there are vegan and dairy free string cheese products these days! Perfect for dairy allergies or vegan diets.
How to Make String Cheese Pretzel Broomsticks
Open your packages of string cheese and cut each one into thirds.
From there, grab some kitchen scissors and trim each one just over half of the way up, so that you have your broom “bristles.”
Stick a pretzel into the non-bristle end, making a hole with a toothpick first, if you like.
Done!
Tips for Success
- Make-ahead: It’s always better when you can make party snacks ahead of time, and these pretzel broomsticks are perfect for that! Make them up to three days ahead of time and store them in the fridge in an airtight container. Then arrange and serve!
- You may have some casualties. Depending on the string cheese you use, sometimes it will crack when you insert the pretzel. I just plan for this and buy some extra string cheese (and enjoy a couple of broken cheese broomstick snacks).
- Make a hole: I find that if you stick the pretzel directly into the cheese, it can break some cheeses. You’re better off making a hole first.
I hope you love these fun, simple, and kid-friendly string cheese pretzel broomsticks! They’re fun to make AND eat, and kids love them.
More Fun Halloween Snack Recipes
- Witch finger breadsticks
- Mummy hot dogs (meaty or veggie)
- English muffin mummies
- Halloween trail mix (nut free)
String Cheese Pretzel Broomsticks
Ingredients
- 8 mozzarella string cheese sticks
- 24 pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Open your packages of string cheese. Cut each stick into thirds.
- Use a knife or some kitchen scissors to trim the cheese just over halfway up, creating "bristles."
- Stick a pretzel into the non-bristle end. Sometimes I'll use a toothpick to start the hole in order to prevent breaking the string cheese.
- Arrange on a platter and serve, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days before serving.
Hi! I’m Karen – I’m a real person with real recipes. No A.I. here! Since 2009, every recipe on Kitchen Treaty is thoroughly tested and loved before I hit “publish.” I’m a home cook, certified plant-based pro, and mom. I’m a vegetarian married to a carnivore, and my goal is to coexist deliciously.
