Creepy Witch Finger Cookies (Printable)
Almond cookies shaped like creepy witch fingers with jam details for spooky Halloween fun.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - ½ teaspoon almond extract
06 - 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Decoration
09 - 24 whole blanched almonds
10 - Red gel food coloring or strawberry jam
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes.
03 - Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
04 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until dough comes together.
06 - Roll 1 tablespoon portions into 3–4 inch finger shapes. Score knuckle lines with a knife and press blanched almond at one end for fingernail.
07 - Place cookies 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
08 - Remove almonds temporarily, apply red coloring or jam to nail bed, and press almonds back into place.
09 - Transfer cookies to wire rack and let cool entirely before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They are genuinely delicious butter almond cookies, not just a novelty
- The shaping process becomes oddly therapeutic and satisfying
- Perfect for getting everyone involved in the kitchen creativity
02 -
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft and sticky to shape properly
- The cookies puff slightly during baking, so make your knuckle lines deeper than you think
- Work quickly once you add the red coloring or it will start looking more pink than creepy
03 -
- Use a clean paintbrush to apply the red coloring precisely where you want it
- The jam creates a stickier more realistic blood effect than gel coloring