Witch's Finger cookies are a must-have for any Halloween dessert table! These spooky treats look like real witch fingers, adding a fun and eerie touch to your celebrations. Each cookie is shaped to resemble long, creepy fingers, with knobby knuckles and a whole almond as the “nail.” Kids and adults...
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1cupall-purpose flour
- 1tspbaking powder
- 1pinchsalt
- 50gbutter (softened)
- 1/4cuppowdered sugar
- 1pieceegg
- 1/2tspvanilla extract
- 1/2tspalmond extract
Decoration
- 20piecewhole almonds
- Strawberry jam
- 1piecetoothpick (for detailing)
How to make Witch Finger Cookies
Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light.
Add the egg, vanilla, and almond extract to the mixture, and blend well.
In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, blending until a smooth dough forms.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to make it easier to shape.
Shape the Fingers
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Take small portions of the chilled dough and roll them into thin, finger-like shapes.
Pinch the dough to create knuckles, then use a knife or toothpick to make light cuts on the knuckles for a realistic look.
Press a whole almond onto the tip of each finger to resemble a nail.
Place the shaped fingers on the lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Once slightly cooled, remove the almonds, add a small amount of strawberry jam underneath, and press the almonds back into place. Allow some jam to ooze out for a 'bloody' effect.
Tips & Tricks
Chilling makes shaping easier. If it softens, pop it back in the fridge.
Roll the dough thinner than needed; it puffs up during baking for a realistic look.
Slightly underbake for a pale look or bake longer for a crispier texture.
Leena Kohli
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