Description
Delicious and spooky Halloween Witches Fingers cookies that look like creepy witches’ fingers. These buttery, crisp shortbread cookies are easy to make and perfect for Halloween parties, offering a fun and frightful treat for kids and adults alike. Decorate with almond ‘nails’ and optional red gel for an extra eerie touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups (340g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 blanched almonds
- 1 small tube red decorating gel (optional)
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this to the wet mixture to form your dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Roll tablespoon-sized pieces of dough into finger shapes, making them slightly thinner than a real finger.
- Place an almond at one end to resemble a fingernail. Use a knife or toothpick to make knuckle lines and pinch the center for a more realistic effect.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden. Let them cool on a wire rack.
- For added spookiness, optionally remove the almond, add a bit of red decorating gel underneath, and replace the almond to create a ‘bloody nail’ look.
Notes
- Chill the dough sufficiently to maintain shape during baking.
- Use blanched almonds for a clean, nail-like appearance.
- Adjust food coloring gradually for the desired green shade.
- Create deep indentations for realistic knuckle details.
- Keep the fingers slim as they will expand while baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Unbaked dough fingers can be frozen for later use; add 2-3 minutes to baking time when baking from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 finger