Description
Witch Finger Cookies are a spooky and delicious treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. These eerie-looking cookies are shaped like fingers and adorned with almond ‘nails’ for a frightful touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole almonds
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Take small portions of dough and shape them into finger-like forms, making them slightly thicker in the middle and tapering at the ends.
- Press an almond into the tip of each cookie to resemble a fingernail.
- If desired, use red food coloring to create a ‘bloody’ effect around the almond.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding almond extract to the dough.
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to adjust the size of the cookies to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Witch Finger Cookies, Halloween Treats, Spooky Cookies, Halloween Desserts