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Witches Fingers Halloween Cookies

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Get ready to cast a spell on your taste buds with our Witches Fingers Halloween Cookies! These eerie and delicious treats feature buttery, knobbly fingers adorned with almond ‘nails’ and an aged, witchy appearance. Perfectly creepy yet irresistibly tasty, these cookies are a spooktacular addition to any Halloween gathering. With a hint of vanilla and a touch of food coloring magic, these Witch’s Finger Cookies are sure to enchant both kids and adults alike. Decorate them with gruesome details and watch as they disappear faster than you can say ‘Abracadabra!’

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE COOKIES
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup blanched almonds (for the fingernails)

 

FOR THE DECORATION
  • Red food coloring
  • Green food coloring
  • Black decorating gel

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Prepare the Dough
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Chill the Dough
    • Divide the dough into two equal portions.
    • Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the dough is firm and easy to handle.
  4. Shape the Cookies
    • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
    • Take one portion of the chilled dough and roll it into a 1-inch thick log.
    • Cut the log into finger-length pieces (about 3-4 inches long).
    • Use your fingers to shape each piece into a finger-like shape, making sure to create knuckle wrinkles and a pointy tip at one end.
  5. Add Almond Nails
    • Press a blanched almond into the tip of each finger to create the nail.
    • Use a knife to make shallow, horizontal lines across the knuckles to resemble wrinkles.
  6. Bake
    • Place the shaped cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
    • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Decorate
    • Once the cookies are completely cool, it’s time to add the finishing touches.
    • Mix a small amount of red and green food coloring to create a brownish color, resembling aged witch fingers.
    • Use a small paintbrush or your fingers to lightly brush the food coloring mixture over the knuckles and nails to give them an eerie, aged appearance
    • To add a creepy touch, use black decorating gel to create a wart or two on some of the fingers.
  8. Serve
    • Once the decorations are dry, your Witch’s Finger Halloween Cookies are ready to serve! Arrange them on a spooky platter and watch as your guests enjoy their deliciously creepy treat.

 
These Witch’s Finger Halloween Cookies will be a hit at your Halloween party or as a spooky treat for your family and friends!

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