Description
These deliciously eerie cookies are a fun and spooky treat for Halloween, featuring a unique finger-like shape and almond ‘nails’ that will intrigue your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 whole almonds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, almond extract, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least an hour to maintain the shape during baking.
- Once chilled, take small portions of dough and roll them into finger shapes.
- Use a fork to create knuckle lines on each cookie for a realistic look.
- Press an almond into the tip of each cookie to create the ‘nail’.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: Halloween, cookies, spooky treats, Witch Finger Cookies, festive baking