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Witch Finger Cookies

Close-up of green Witch Finger Cookies decorated with almonds and red jam for a spooky effect.
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Create spooky and delicious witch finger cookies for Halloween. These shortbread-like cookies are shaped and decorated to look like creepy fingers with almond fingernails.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Green food coloring (optional)
  • Red decorating gel or jam (for bloody effect)
  • Whole almonds (for fingernails)

Instructions

  1. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. If using, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly colored.
  6. Divide the dough into portions. For each cookie, take a portion of dough and roll it into a finger shape, about 4-5 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
  7. Use a knife or skewer to create knuckle lines and a slightly gnarled texture.
  8. Gently press an almond onto the tip of each cookie to resemble a fingernail.
  9. Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once cooled, you can use red decorating gel or jam to create a bloody effect around the fingernails or knuckles.

Notes

  • For a more realistic look, you can slightly flatten the sides of the finger shape.
  • Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the best dough consistency.
  • If the dough is too sticky, chill it for about 30 minutes before shaping.
  • Almonds can be lightly toasted for a deeper flavor.

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