Description
These spooky cookies are visually striking and delicious, making them a perfect treat for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Whole almonds
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and almond extract 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.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Shape the chilled dough into finger shapes, making them slightly thicker at one end.
- Press a whole almond onto the thinner end of each finger to create a nail.
- Use a knife to make small indentations on the fingers to resemble knuckles.
- Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool before adding red food coloring to the almonds for a bloody effect.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to keep the cookies from spreading too much.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: Halloween, cookies, spooky treats, Witch Finger Cookies, festive baking