Witch Finger Breadsticks with Marinara Dip: 10-Minute Recipe That Kids Love
These spooky Witch Finger Breadsticks come together in 25 minutes using store-bought dough, garlic butter, and sliced almonds for nails. A fun and delicious Halloween snack kids and adults love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12 breadsticks
- Category: Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 can (8–12 oz) refrigerated pizza or biscuit dough
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or olive oil)
1 tsp garlic powder + 1 clove minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt, pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
Sliced almonds for nails (or pumpkin seeds)
1 cup marinara sauce for dipping (warmed)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly flour a work surface.
2. Divide dough into 10–12 pieces and roll each into a 6–7 inch rope.
3. Pinch one end for knuckle, score joint lines, press almond slice for nail.
4. Mix butter, garlic, garlic powder, and paprika; brush over dough.
5. Place fingers on parchment-lined tray, bake for 10–12 minutes until golden.
6. Re-brush with garlic butter, serve warm with marinara in a bowl.
Notes
Use vegan butter or olive oil for dairy-free.
Pumpkin seeds or olive slices make great nut-free nails.
Store baked fingers up to 3 days in fridge or freeze for 1 month.
Reheat at 350°F for 5–7 minutes for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breadstick
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg