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Witch Finger Cookies

Witch finger cookies are shaped into elongated, bone-like fingers and baked until crispy with a golden-brown finish. The cookies have a buttery texture accented by toasted almond nails, and their shriveled appearance is achieved through specific shaping techniques, resulting in a spooky yet delicious treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup toasted almonds for nails
  • ¼ cup apricot jam for attaching almonds

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cooling rack
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes and the color turns pale.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, with the mixture appearing smooth and slightly glossy.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined and a dough forms.
  4. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a long, thin finger shape, tapering the ends slightly to mimic a frail finger.
  5. Place the shaped dough onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them out evenly.
  6. Using a small knife or toothpick, create a shallow indentation at one end of each finger to resemble a knuckle or a wrinkled, shriveled nail bed.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, until they are golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges.
  8. After baking, let the cookies cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes until they are firm enough to handle.
  9. Attach toasted almonds at the base of each finger with a small dab of apricot jam to resemble curled, shriveled nails.
  10. Once the jam is set, the witch fingers are ready to be served, with their creepy, bone-like appearance and crunchy texture.

Notes

For extra creepiness, dust with a light coating of powdered sugar or use red food coloring around the almond nails to resemble blood.