Description
These Witch Finger Cookies are a fun and eerie addition to any Halloween celebration. Shaped like creepy fingers, they feature crunchy edges and a buttery almond flavor that will delight both kids and adults. With green food coloring and slivered almond ‘nails,’ these cookies are sure to impress your guests while adding a whimsical touch to your festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 drops green food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup slivered almonds (for nails)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- If desired, add green food coloring until you reach your preferred spooky shade.
- Scoop out about two tablespoons of dough per cookie, shaping them into slender fingers on the baking sheet. Press slivered almonds at one end for 'fingernails.'
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg