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Witch Finger Cookies


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  • Author: khaoula belabess
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 30 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Witch Finger Cookies are a spooky Halloween treat that features almond “fingernails” and a creepy finger shape. Perfect for adding a touch of fright to your Halloween festivities, these cookies are both fun to make and delicious to eat.


Ingredients

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  • 48 whole blanched almonds
  • 2 tsp red gel food coloring
  • 8 oz unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 8 oz powdered sugar (2 cups)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 15 oz all-purpose flour (3.5 cups)
  • 2.5 oz almond flour (¾ cup)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • To Make the Almond Fingernails:
    • Paint the Almonds: Use a small food-safe paintbrush to apply red gel food coloring to the top of each almond.
    • Dry the Almonds: Let the painted almonds dry completely on a paper towel. This can be done a few days in advance.
  • To Make the Cookies:
    • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt. Set aside.
    • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
    • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
    • Shape the Cookies: Roll walnut-sized balls of dough into long, thin snakes. Place on the baking sheet, press your finger down the middle to form knuckles, and use a toothpick to create lines above and below the knuckles.
    • Add the Fingernail: Press a red almond onto one end of each cookie.
    • Bake: Bake for about 10 minutes until the edges are firm but the cookies are still pale. Cool completely on the baking sheets.

Notes

  • The red gel food coloring can be substituted with other food colors if desired, though it might not give the same “fingernail” effect.
  • For an extra creepy touch, you can add edible eyes or other decorations to the cookies.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120 kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 60 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 g