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Boo-ter Board (Ghost-Shaped Whipped Butter Board) 👻
Halloween appetizers don’t have to be complicated to be cute! This Boo-ter Board is made with fluffy whipped butter, fresh herbs, garlic, and a little berry jam to create the sweetest little ghost. It’s savory, slightly sweet, and almost too adorable to eat.
I love making this for Halloween parties because it takes just 15 minutes, requires zero cooking, and always gets people talking. Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse to eat bread and butter? Serve it with toasted baguette slices, crunchy breadsticks, or your favorite crackers and watch it disappear!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs parsley, green onions, and rosemary
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- flaky sea salt to taste
- 2 tbsp blackberry or strawberry jam
- Baguette slices breadsticks, or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Whip the butter. Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and milk on medium-high speed for 4–7 minutes, until pale, light, and fluffy.
- Add the flavor. Gently fold in the fresh herbs, minced garlic, and flaky sea salt until combined.
- Shape the ghost. Transfer the whipped butter to a piping bag (or ziplock bag if you don't have a piping bag). On a clean serving board or platter, pipe the outline of a ghost, then fill in the center with the remaining butter. Smooth with a spatula as needed.
- Add the eyes. Spoon small amounts of blackberry or strawberry jam onto the butter to create the ghost's eyes.
- Serve. Arrange baguette slices, breadsticks, and crackers around the ghost and enjoy!
Notes
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If you make this recipe, I’d love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @thecookingmawma and let me know what you think. It’s such a fun treat that everyone will love!
Tips for Making This Recipe
- Use properly softened butter. Room-temperature butter is key to getting that light, fluffy texture. It should be soft enough to press with your finger but not melted.
- Make it ahead. Whip the butter up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate in an airtight container. Let it soften slightly and rewhip if needed before piping your ghost.
- Don’t add too much milk. Start with the recommended amount and whip thoroughly. Too much liquid can make the butter difficult to pipe and prevent your ghost from holding its shape.
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This whipped butter is seriously addicting, so beware, lol. And it’s cuuuute!! 🙂