1-First Step: Cut and prep the cheese Start by cutting each of the 4 mozzarella cheese sticks in half so you have 8 pieces total. This gives you the right number for 8 broomsticks and keeps the snack bite-sized. Set the pieces on a clean cutting board or plate so they are easy to work with.

2-Second Step: Create the broom fringe Take a small, sharp knife and make short slices in the bottom half of each cheese piece. The cuts should go about halfway down the cheese, not all the way through. Then gently pull the slices apart with your fingers to create the broom effect. This step gives the Halloween Witches Broom Treat its fun, feathery look. Be careful not to slice too far up the cheese. Leaving room at the top helps the pretzel stick hold snugly in place later.

3-Third Step: Make space for the pretzel handle Use a large toothpick to poke a hole in the top of each cheese piece. The hole should be deep enough for the pretzel stick to fit, but not so deep that it breaks through the side. If you are making this with kids, an adult can do this part for safety. This small step is what turns the cheese into real-looking witch broomsticks.

4-Fourth Step: Add the pretzel stick Press one pretzel stick into the hole at the top of each cheese piece. Push gently until it feels secure. The pretzel should stand up like the handle of a broom. If you are using gluten-free pretzels, they work the same way, so this snack can fit more family needs.

5-Fifth Step: Tie on the chive Wrap one fresh chive around the top of each cheese broom and make a knot. This adds a cute finishing touch and helps the pretzel look more like a broom handle tied with string. If a chive breaks, simply use another piece.

6-Final Step: Serve right away Place the finished cheesy pretzel witch broomsticks on a serving tray and bring them out right away. They taste best fresh, when the cheese is cool and the pretzel is still crisp. These Halloween treats are great on a party table, in lunchboxes, or as a quick after-school snack.