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The finished finger cookies are cooling on the white marble cooktop, with the 'bloody' almond nails set in place, ready to be served for a spooky treat.

Witch Finger Cookies Recipe

These spooky "finger" cookies are perfect for Halloween, with almond fingernails and oozing jam for a creepy, yet delicious effect. Perfectly fun for a themed party!
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 60
Calories 66 kcal

Equipment

  • Necessary Equipment:
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Waxed paper
  • Baking sheets
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Sharp Knife
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup whole almonds
  • seedless strawberry jam or red decorating gel as needed

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, confectioners' sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    A glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop holds softened butter, confectioners' sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract being beaten together until smooth and creamy
  • Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, beating until well combined. Refrigerate the dough for 20-30 minutes.
    Flour, baking powder, and salt are being gradually added to the wet mixture in the glass bowl on the white marble cooktop. The ingredients are being mixed until a smooth dough forms.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Roll small portions of dough into finger shapes, press an almond into one end, and shape the knuckles with gentle squeezes and knife cuts.
    "The prepared dough is being covered with plastic wrap and placed in the refrigerator on the white marble cooktop to chill for 20-30 minutes.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until slightly golden.
  • Remove almonds, add a dab of jam or red decorating gel, and replace the almonds to create a “bloody” effect.
    Small portions of dough are being rolled into finger shapes on the white marble cooktop. An almond is pressed into one end for the 'nail,' while gentle squeezes and knife cuts are made to form the knuckles.
  • Allow cookies to cool before serving.
    The baked cookies are being removed from the oven, and almonds are being taken out. A small dab of seedless strawberry jam or red decorating gel is placed where the almond was, creating a 'bloody' effect before the almond is replaced.