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Spooky Breadstick Bones for Halloween

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These eerie breadstick bones transform simple ingredients into a festive Halloween treat that doubles as both food and decoration. Golden-brown, buttery breadsticks shaped to resemble skeleton bones create a delightfully macabre addition to your holiday spread, perfect for dipping in marinara 'blood' sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 2 cans refrigerated breadstick dough 11 ounces each

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Unroll the refrigerated breadstick dough and separate into individual sticks along the perforations.
  3. Stretch each piece of dough into a 12-inch rope.
  4. Tie a knot at each end of the dough rope to create the bone 'joints'.
  5. Arrange the shaped bones on an ungreased baking sheet, leaving space between them for expansion.
  6. Brush each breadstick lightly with melted butter.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Transfer immediately to a cooling rack to prevent over-browning on the bottom.
  9. Serve warm, arranged in a haphazard pile for maximum spooky effect.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal

Notes

For flavor variations, try sprinkling the breadsticks with garlic powder, parmesan cheese, or even cinnamon sugar before baking. These breadsticks are best served warm with a 'blood-red' marinara dipping sauce or alongside a bubbling pot of tomato soup. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days, and reheat briefly in a warm oven to restore crispness.
For a complete Halloween spread, pair these bones with other themed treats like mummy hot dogs or a hollowed pumpkin filled with spinach dip.

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