Description
Witch Finger Cookies are spooky yet delicious treats that are perfect for Halloween festivities. With their eerie appearance and delightful almond flavor, they are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Whole almonds for decoration
- Red icing or raspberry jam for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, almond extract, 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 help maintain the shape while baking.
- Roll the dough into finger shapes, making them slightly thicker in the middle and tapering at the ends.
- Press a whole almond onto the tip of each finger to resemble a nail.
- Place the 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.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Decorate with red icing or raspberry jam to mimic blood before serving.
Notes
- Chilling your dough for at least 30 minutes helps the cookies maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: Halloween, cookies, spooky treats, Witch Finger Cookies, festive baking