Recipe: Creepy Cheese Fingers 🖐️

Cheesy, golden finger-shaped breadsticks with almond fingernails and spooky ketchup details. These creepy bites make a fun Halloween starter for parties and family gatherings.

Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 15-20 mins | Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp softened butter
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
• 3-4 tbsp milk, as needed
• 10-12 blanched almond slivers
• 2-3 tbsp tomato ketchup

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Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Mix the flour, mozzarella, butter, garlic powder and salt in a bowl.
3. Add milk gradually and knead into a firm dough.
4. Divide the dough into small portions.
5. Roll each portion into a finger shape.
6. Make shallow lines near the top and middle to resemble knuckles.
7. Press an almond sliver onto one end to create a fingernail.
8. Arrange the fingers on a lined baking tray.
9. Bake for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.
10. Cool slightly and serve with ketchup.

How to serve

Arrange the fingers on a dark platter with a small bowl of ketchup as bloody dip. Add a few drops of ketchup near the fingertips for a spooky finish.