Witches’ Brooms Recipe

Name: Witches’ Brooms
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Packed Brown Sugar; 1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine, Softened; 2 Tablespoons Water; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1-1/2 cup All-purpose Flour; 1/8 teaspoons Salt; 10 whole Pretzel Rods (about 8 1/2 Inches Long), Cut In Half Crosswise; 2/3 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips; 2-1/2 teaspoons Shortening, Divided; 1/3 cups Butterscotch Chips

Servings: persons

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["Note: These fall somewhere in between Easy and Intermediate. They're actually really easy, but involve several steps. You can make the brooms up to a day ahead, store in an airtight container, and then decorate when you're ready.", "Preheat oven to 350F.", "In a medium bowl, beat brown sugar, butter, water and vanilla until blended. Stir in flour and salt. Shape dough into 20 (1 1/4-inch) balls.", "Place pretzel rod halves on ungreased cookie sheets. Press a ball of dough onto the cut end of each pretzel rod. Press dough with a fork to resemble the ""bristles"" of a broom.", "Bake 10-12 minutes or until set but not brown. Transfer to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cover cookie sheet with waxed paper. Place brooms on waxed paper.", "In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of shortening for 45 seconds, then check and stir. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until completely melted.", "Spoon melted chocolate over brooms, leaving about 1 inch at the top of the pretzel handle and the bottom halves of cookie bristles uncovered.", "In another microwave-safe bowl, repeat melting process with the butterscotch chips and remaining 1/2 teaspoon shortening. Drizzle with melted butterscotch chips.", "Let stand (or place in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes) until chocolate is set before storing."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Packed Brown Sugar, 1/2 cups Butter Or Margarine, Softened, 2 Tablespoons Water, 1 teaspoon Vanilla, and more.

Yes, Witches’ Brooms falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Witches’ Brooms

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