From Cleo Coyle: Sweep away your Halloween munchies with these tasty, healthful snacks in the shape of witches' brooms. They not only look cute, they're delicious. (Honestly, I can't stop eating them.) And they're wonderful fun for kids...
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Cleo Coyle writes two bestselling mystery series with her husband. To learn more, click here.
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🎃 A Note from Cleo
Easily made with string cheese, mini peppers, and celery sticks, these witty, witchy treats (say that 3 times fast) are not only fun for kids, but they're also perfect for adult parties because they pair beautifully with a chilled glass of white wine...oops, I mean that magic "feel good" potion made from the juice of crushed vine-ripened orbs...
Now let's sweep away our troubles and make some edible brooms!
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Cleo's Witches' Brooms
Yields...as many as you like!
Ingredients:
String cheese
Celery stalks
Mini Peppers (or large pitted black or green olives)
Directions: To make each broom, cut the string cheese into thirds. Slice celery stalks into thin but sturdy slivers. Cut mini peppers (or large olives) into thin rings.
Make a shallow incision at the top of the string cheese cylinder and insert one end of the thin celery stick. You now have a broom handle. Slip the pepper ring around the cheese and slide it near the handle.
Now all you have to do is slice the cheese into broom bristles. The best way to do this is with sharp kitchen shears.
Serve them up on a pretty plate and watch them quickly fly away...into hungry mouths!
STORING NOTE: If making a few hours in advance of a party, store in the refrigerator. Be sure to cover the plate or tray with plastic wrap to prevent the cheese from drying out, and...
New York Times bestselling author
of The Coffeehouse Mysteries and
Haunted Bookshop Mysteries

Cleo (Alice) with her husband, Marc
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