# Festive Broomstick Biscuits The Witches Broom Recipe Makes for the Perfect Halloween Cookies By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-10-01 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cookies References: [foodgawker](http://foodgawker.com) & [fullforkahead](http://www.fullforkahead.com/2012/09/28/witches-brooms/) Try out some great new Halloween cookies this year with the Witches Broom recipe. These frightfully fun cookies are sure to please any little goblin or ghoul. The recipe comes from the Full Fork Ahead website, where you'll find a full step-by-step guide on how to create these spooky treats. These pastries are super delicious and festive. They look just like [witches broom sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewberry-italian-ice) and combine a number of great flavors. They have [sugar cookies, pretzels and chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-pop1) combined to make them extra mouth-watering and tempting. You shape the cookie dough into a triangular shape, print it with a fork, then add a pretzel for the handle and top it off with chocolate detailing. These Halloween cookies are definitely worth testing out this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Halloween Themed Baked Goods:** The popularity of Halloween-themed baked goods provides opportunities for food companies to create unique and innovative seasonal treats. - **DIY Holiday Baking Projects:** The rise in popularity of DIY holiday baking projects provides opportunities for companies to create ingredient kits with recipes that are fun and easy to follow. - **Creative Food Presentation:** The trend of creative food presentation offers opportunities for businesses to create products or services that cater to the visual appeal of food. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of Halloween and holiday-themed treats to create unique seasonal products. - **Subscription Box Services:** Subscription box services can create seasonal baking boxes with all the ingredients needed for festive DIY recipes. - **Catering and Event Planning:** Catering and event planning services can offer unique and creative food presentations as a selling point to attract clients for Halloween and other holiday events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Witchy Ready-to-Bake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wickedinspired-pillsbury-shape-cookies.md) - [Seasonally Spooky Shortbread Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-halloween-empire-biscuits.md) - [Halloween-Themed Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweekend-cookies.md) - [Haunted Gingerbread Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haunted-gingerbread.md) - [Halloween Candy-Packed Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insomnia-cookies-halloween.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-kitchen.md) - [Whimsical Movie-Themed Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keebler-wicked.md) - [Autumnal Arachnid Baking Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-spiderweb-swirl-brownie-mix.md) - [Autumnal Ready-to-Bake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-shape-cookies.md)