Flying Brooms

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Flying Brooms
45 min.
16
192kcal

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Get ready to enchant your guests with a whimsical treat that is perfect for any gathering—Flying Brooms! These delightful bite-sized snacks are not only dairy-free but also a fun and creative way to celebrate festive occasions, especially around Halloween. Each broomstick is crafted with a delicious cookie dough base, cleverly affixed to pretzel rods that resemble the bristles of a witch's broom, making them an irresistible addition to your antipasti or appetizer spread.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 16 servings, ensuring that there is plenty to go around. Each serving is approximately 192 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. The combination of light brown sugar and vanilla creates a subtly sweet flavor, while the melted chocolate coating adds an extra layer of decadence. Not to mention the vibrant decorating frosting, which allows you to personalize each broom as you wish.

These Flying Brooms are not just a treat for the taste buds; they also offer a fun crafting experience for all ages. Gather your family or friends and let your creativity soar as you assemble these playful snacks. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or simply looking for a fun family activity, Flying Brooms will undoubtedly cast a spell of delight on everyone who has the pleasure of crunching into one. So let’s get baking and make this enchanting treat that brings joy and deliciousness to any table!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup firmly brown sugar light packed
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • ounce chocolate candy coating squares melted
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 4.3 ounce orange decorating frosting red
  • 68 inch pretzel rods halved
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add brown sugar, beating until blended.
  2. Add flour and salt, beating until blended. Stir in vanilla. Shape dough into 16 (1 1/4-inch) balls.
  3. Place pretzel rods on ungreased baking sheets. Press a ball of dough onto cut end of each pretzel. Press dough firmly with a fork to resemble broom bristles.
  4. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. Let brooms cool on baking sheets on wire racks 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. Place brooms on wax paper. Spoon melted candy coating over pretzel and cookie where they join; let stand until firm. Decorate as desired with colored frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories192kcal
Protein4.25%
Fat38.33%
Carbs57.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.53
Glycemic Load
11.51
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.159565228159%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
2.05mg
Naringenin
1.15mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:191.75kcal
9.59%
Fat:8.14g
12.52%
Saturated Fat:3.27g
20.41%
Carbohydrates:27.43g
9.14%
Net Carbohydrates:26.67g
9.7%
Sugar:12.73g
14.14%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:223.08mg
9.7%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.23%
100%
Protein:2.03g
4.06%
Folate:36.23µg
9.06%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.05%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.63%
Vitamin A:270.69IU
5.41%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.31%
Vitamin C:4.25mg
5.15%
Iron:0.91mg
5.08%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.72%
Selenium:3.24µg
4.63%
Fiber:0.76g
3.03%
Phosphorus:25.23mg
2.52%
Vitamin E:0.29mg
1.93%
Copper:0.03mg
1.75%
Potassium:58.56mg
1.67%
Magnesium:6.46mg
1.62%
Calcium:14.97mg
1.5%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.16%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.05%
Source:My Recipes