Description
These Witch Finger Cookies are a simple and spooky Halloween treat. They are easy to make and shaped like gnarled fingers, often with a green tint and an almond ‘fingernail’ for a truly horrific look.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Almond slivers, for fingernails
- Red gel food coloring or jam, for blood effect (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms. If using, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until the desired color is achieved.
- Divide the dough into small portions. Roll each portion into a finger shape, about 3-4 inches long, slightly thinner in the middle to resemble a knuckle.
- Press an almond sliver onto one end of each ‘finger’ to create a fingernail. Use a knife to make small indentations at the knuckles to enhance the finger-like appearance.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For an extra spooky effect, dab a small amount of red gel food coloring or jam under the almond fingernail to resemble blood.
Notes
- Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the best dough consistency.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your desired level of spookiness.
- If the dough is too sticky to work with, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
- Get creative with the finger shapes; some can be bent or gnarled for a more realistic look.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150-200
- Sugar: 10-15g
- Sodium: 50-70mg
- Fat: 8-12g
- Saturated Fat: 5-7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3-5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18-25g
- Fiber: 0-1g
- Protein: 2-3g
- Cholesterol: 25-35mg