These cheddar witches’ fingers are savory sharp cheddar cheese straws made spooky thanks to clever shaping and the addition of black (food coloring-painted) almonds. Halloween just got tastier. I’ve seen several recipes floating around for sweet witch fingers. While I love cookies, I’m always in need of more savory treats. That’s one reason I especially love these cheese straws. If you’re looking for a quick and tasty Halloween treat, then you definitely need to make these cheddar witches’ fingers! Halloween is one of  my favorite holidays. I would make Halloween treats all month if I could, but there’s no way Eric and I could eat all those goodies. I couldn’t let Halloween pass without making these, though, because they’re so much fun to make. Plus, they taste absolutely delicious and add spooky flair to any party. The extra sharp cheddar makes these cheddar witches’ fingers intensely cheesy, and they bake up nice and crispy. The coarse salt adds a nice crunch on top. I like my cheese straws a little spicy, so I adapted the recipe to include cayenne pepper. If you don’t want the heat, simply leave it out. They’ll still taste fabulous without it. I also adapted the recipe to include wetting the dough before pressing the almonds on. Many of them fell off after baking without this step. I painted the almonds with food coloring to give them a spookier appearance, and I love the way the black nails look against the orange fingers. Looking for more spooky treats? These candy apples are made for Halloween.