Witch Finger Cookies
A fun and spooky addition to your Halloween celebrations, these Witch Finger Cookies are easy to make and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- Green food coloring (for effect) For a ghostly hue
- Whole almonds (for fingernails) One per cookie
- Red gel icing (optional, for blood effect) For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, blending until fully combined. If desired, add green food coloring.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into finger-like shapes, tapering one end and creating grooves for knuckles.
- Press a whole almond at the tapered end of each finger to represent the fingernail.
- Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until slightly golden.
- Once cooled, use red gel icing to create a bloody effect around the nails if desired.
Notes
Chill the dough if too sticky. Customize by using chocolate-covered almonds or adding edible glitter for a magical touch.