Witch’s Finger Cookies recipe

Looking for the ultimate creepy treat to spook your guests this Halloween? These Witch’s Finger Cookies are terrifyingly tasty and guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any haunted gathering. With buttery shortbread dough shaped into eerie finger forms, almond "nails," and a gruesome touch of red jam or food coloring for a bloody effect, these cookies are as delicious as they are disturbing. Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or handing out treats to brave trick-or-treaters, these ghoulish goodies are the perfect mix of fright and flavor. 🧙‍♀️🖐️

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla extract)
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Whole almonds (for fingernails)
• Red food coloring or strawberry jam (for “blood” effect)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
3. Add egg and extract: Mix in the egg and almond (or vanilla) extract until combined.
4. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until dough forms.
5. Shape fingers: Take small pieces of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into finger shapes about 3-4 inches long.
6. Create knuckles: Gently press 3 small indentations into each finger with the back of a knife or toothpick.
7. Add fingernails: Press a whole almond onto the tip of each finger as the nail.
8. Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden.
9. Add “blood”: Once slightly cooled, dab a bit of red food coloring or strawberry jam around the almond nail to look like creepy blood.

These cookies look spooky but taste delicious — perfect for Halloween parties or trick-or-treat treats!

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