Witch's broom ingredients: 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of water, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 10 Hazelnuts or other cookiesDry sticks, 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening, 2/3 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chipsWitch's broom preparationPreheat the oven to 200 degrees.

Mix the brown sugar, butter, water, and vanilla extract in a bowl, then stir in the flour and salt.

Roll the dough into about 20 small balls each with a diameter of about 3cm.Place half-folded cookies on parchment paper.Press one small ball at the end of each cookie stick to form a broom shape; use tines of a fork to make bristles.Bake in the oven for 12 minutes or until formed but not browned.Cool the cookies for at least 30 minutes.Place another layer of wax paper on the parchment and transfer the baked brooms.Melt the chocolate chips over a double boiler, stirring continuously until smooth.

Let the melted chocolate cool slightly; then drizzle it onto each broom, leaving the tip of the stick and the end of the broom uncoated.Allow the chocolate to harden before serving.Good.Press the small dough ball at the end of the cookie stick and use a fork to make bristle-like indentations.

Bake in the oven for 12 minutes or until formed but not overly golden.Remove and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes.

Place another layer of parchment paper on a baking sheet, then place the baked broomstick cookies on it.Melt the chocolate chips over gentle heat, stirring continuously until smooth.

Spread a layer of chocolate onto the broomstick cookie, leaving an inch at the stick's tip and the bristle end.Let the chocolate set before serving.