Description
Witches Fingers Cookies are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering. These eerie cookies, shaped like creepy fingers with almond “nails,” offer a delightful combination of buttery sweetness and nutty flavor. Easy to make, they are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Get ready to enchant your guests with these whimsical, delicious cookies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 24 whole almonds (for nails)
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture while gently stirring. If desired, mix in green food coloring.
- Shape dough into fingers (about two tablespoons each), pressing an almond into one end of each finger for the nail.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg