Halloween Breadstick Bones
Fun, spooky, and delicious breadsticks shaped like bones! These Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones are brushed with butter, sprinkled with Parmesan, topped with gooey mozzarella, and served with 'bloody' marinara sauce. The ultimate Halloween snack or party appetizer!
Equipment
- Baking Sheets Lined with parchment paper
- Kitchen scissors For shaping bone ends
- Pastry Brush To brush butter
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade), at room temperature
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- Marinara sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, divide pizza dough into 10 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into an 8-inch rope, making ends slightly thicker than the middle. Place ropes on baking sheets.
- Snip each end of the rope with kitchen scissors and pull apart slightly to form bone ends. Repeat for all ropes.
- Brush shaped bones with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake for 15 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle mozzarella evenly over breadsticks, and return to oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Use store-bought pizza dough for convenience, or make your own for extra flavor. These can be baked ahead and reheated before serving. Serve with warm marinara sauce for the best effect!