Monster Sticks with Pavesini

The monster sticks with Pavesini are a fun idea for snacks or Halloween treats, and more. They are simple to make and very popular with children for their cute and slightly “scary” appearance. Here is the recipe to prepare them:

Ingredients

• Pavesini (or another elongated biscuit like ladyfinger)
• Dark or milk chocolate (depending on preference)
• Sugar sprinkles or other small edible decorations (for the eyes and mouth)
• Toothpicks or cake pop sticks

Preparation

1. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until you obtain a smooth and homogeneous consistency.
2. Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a tray.
3. Take the Pavesini and use them as the body for your monsters. Gently insert a toothpick or cake pop stick into the bottom of each biscuit; this will serve as a handle for dipping in the chocolate.
4. Dip the Pavesini in the melted chocolate, making sure to cover them evenly.
5. Place the chocolate-covered Pavesini on the parchment paper and immediately add the eyes and mouth or other decorations you have chosen to give them a monstrous appearance. You can use sugar sprinkles, colored confetti, small cut marshmallows, etc.
6. Let the sticks cool in the refrigerator until the chocolate has completely solidified.
7. Once the chocolate is well solidified, remove the monster sticks from the parchment paper and serve.

Fun Facts

The tradition of making “monstrous” sweets is very common during Halloween, when cakes and desserts are decorated and transformed into small horror-themed works of art. This tradition pairs perfectly with the Italian imagination that loves to celebrate holidays with themed and decorated dishes. Monster sticks with Pavesini are an easy and quick variant to bring a bit of this fun to the table.

You can always customize the recipe with your personal touch, perhaps using colored icing to add more refined details or creating various expressions on the monsters’ “faces”. Have fun preparing them and enjoy!