Twisted Italian Herb Witch Finger Breadsticks with Almond Nails

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Fluffy, soft breadsticks shaped like spooky witch fingers, seasoned with Italian herbs and topped with sliced almonds for a creepy nail effect. This Italian-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs store-bought pizza dough, olive oil, Italian seasoning for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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: 18 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 lb of store-bought pizza dough into a rectangle about 12x8 inches.
  3. Step 3: Cut the dough into 12 strips, each about 1 inch wide. Roll each strip slightly to elongate and shape into a finger.
  4. Step 4: Mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl. Brush this mixture evenly over each dough strip.
  5. Step 5: Pinch the middle of each strip to create a knuckle effect and press 2 sliced almonds at the narrow end of each strip to mimic fingernails.
  6. Step 6: Place the breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Step 7: Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping.

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