Cheese Straw Witch Fingers

spooky Halloween appetizer idea

 

post updated 07/26/2024

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Want a spooky appetizer for your Halloween party?

Try these savory cheese straw witch fingers. Creepy, yet delicious with a slight bit of heat from cayenne pepper to balance out all the sweet dessert and candy you’ll be indulging in. These can be made a day or two before and stored in an airtight container until ready to serve. Scroll down to see a clever idea to use them on mini charcuterie boards paired with grapes, olives, orange ricotta cheese filled dates (made to look like cockroaches) and a pretzel witch broom to top in off. They’re deliciously spooky!!👻 Makes 12 large fingers or 24 small fingers.


Let’s begin!

Ingredients for witch finger cheese straws

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup +2 tbsp flour

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

  • 12-24 slivered almond slices

How to make witch finger cheese straws

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350℉ / 176 ℃.

In a large bowl, cream butter with beater until light and fluffy, then add shredded cheese and beat until well blended.

In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt and cayenne pepper.

Add flour mixture to cheese mixture and stir with a spoon until a dough forms.

You may need to use your (very clean) hands to complete the mix thoroughly.

For large witch fingers, scoop out a scant tablespoon of mixture and roll out into a finger shape. for small cheese straws, use a teaspoon sized amount. Gently place on an ungreased baking sheet.

Place a slivered almond slice on tip of each finger and for an extra effect, use a toothpick to create wrinkle lines.

Bake for 15 minutes, for large fingers. Bake 12-14 minutes for small fingers.

Let cool and serve, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Here are the mini Halloween charcuterie boards I made using the Cheese Straw Witch Fingers.

For the easy directions on how to make the pretzel rod broomsticks, click HERE.

Enjoy!

💜Julie

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American
Yield: 12
Author: Julie Butler
Witch Finger Cheese Straws

Witch Finger Cheese Straws

Want a spooky appetizer for your Halloween party? Try these savory cheese straw witch fingers. Creepy, yet delicious with a slight bit of heat from cayenne pepper to balance out all the sweet dessert and candy you’ll be indulging in. These can be made a day or two before and stored in an airtight container until ready to serve. Makes 12 large or 24 small.
Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinInactive time: 5 MinTotal time: 25 Min

Ingredients

witch finger cheese straws ingredients

Instructions

how to make witch finger cheese straws
  1. Preheat oven to 350℉ / 176 ℃.
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter with beater until light and fluffy, then add shredded cheese and beat until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt and cayenne pepper.
  4. Add flour mixture to cheese mixture and stir with a spoon until a dough forms. (You may need to use your (very clean) hands to complete the mix thoroughly.)
  5. For large witch fingers, scoop out a scant tablespoon of mixture and roll out into a finger shape. for small cheese straws, use a teaspoon sized amount.
  6. Gently place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  7. Place a slivered almond slice on tip of each finger and for an extra effect, use a toothpick to create wrinkle lines.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes, for large fingers. Bake 12-14 minutes for small fingers.
  9. Let cool and serve, or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

107.48

Fat (grams)

8.1 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

4.33 g

Carbs (grams)

5.6 g

Fiber (grams)

0.43 g

Net carbs

5.17 g

Sugar (grams)

0.14 g

Protein (grams)

3.32 g

Sodium (milligrams)

140.61 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

19.59 mg
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Julie Butler

Hi, I’m Julie Butler with Inspiration Apron, a blog full of delicious recipes, mouth-watering photographs, fun crafts and travel inspiration. I’m a southern girl, North Carolina is my home state and I’ve got some southern classics and vintage family recipes along with new and exciting creations. Enjoy!

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