Creepy Witch Finger Cookies (Printable Version)
Spooky almond cookies shaped like witch fingers with bloody fingernails. Perfect Halloween party treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - ½ teaspoon almond extract
06 - 2 ¾ cups (350 g) all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Decoration
09 - 24 whole blanched almonds
10 - Red gel food coloring or strawberry jam
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough comes together.
06 - Roll tablespoon portions of dough into 3–4 inch finger shapes. Score knuckle lines with a knife and press an almond onto one end for the fingernail.
07 - Arrange cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets and bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
08 - Remove almonds, apply red food coloring or jam to the nail bed, and press almonds back into place.
09 - Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They are genuinely delicious butter almond cookies beneath the creepy presentation
- The reactions from guests make every minute of shaping fingers worth it
02 -
- Work quickly when shaping because the butter in the dough makes it soften fast in warm hands
- Chill the dough for fifteen minutes if it becomes too sticky to shape properly
03 -
- Chill your hands under cold water periodically if the dough starts sticking while shaping
- Use a toothpick to apply the red coloring for precise bloody details without making a mess