Garlic-Parmesan Pumpkin Seed Witch Finger Breadsticks

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Crunchy on the outside and soft inside breadsticks shaped like witch fingers, coated with garlic, Parmesan, and toasted pumpkin seeds for a seasonal twist. This Italian-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs pizza dough, olive oil, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 17 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Roll out 1 lb pizza dough on a floured surface into a 12x9 inch rectangle. Cut into 12 strips about 1 inch wide.
  3. Step 3: Twist each strip slightly in the middle to simulate knuckles and curve the ends to mimic finger shapes.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Brush each dough strip generously with the garlic-Parmesan mixture.
  6. Step 6: Press toasted pumpkin seeds (1/4 cup) onto the narrow end of each strip to create creepy fingernails.
  7. Step 7: Place the breadsticks on the baking sheet spaced apart and bake for 15-17 minutes until golden and firm.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

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