Witches’ Fingers Treats
Delightfully creepy, finger-shaped treats perfect for Halloween parties or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Whole almonds for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy—about 3 minutes.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until well combined.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl. Then gradually mix it into the creamed mixture.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape tablespoons of dough into finger shapes, about 3 inches long.
- Add blanched almonds at the tip of each finger to resemble fingernails.
- Bake them on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool completely, then decorate with cocoa powder or red icing.
Notes
Serve on a Halloween-themed platter with gummy worms or chocolate spider decorations. You can freeze unbaked shaped cookies for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween, spooky treats, cookies, Witches' Fingers, festive baking