As autumn leaves swirl outside, these witch fingers evoke childhood memories of costumes, pixie dust, and the thrill of Halloween night. Making them can be a chaotic yet rewarding mess of flour, surprises, and giggles. Plus, they’re a hit with both kids and adults who love a good scare with their sweets.
Witch Fingers
Witch Fingers are spooky Halloween treats made from buttery cookie dough shaped into finger-like forms, often decorated with almond slivers for nails. They are baked until golden, resulting in crisp, flaky cookies with a creepy, realistic appearance. These cookies are perfect for festive occasions and fun to make with a gooey, textured consistency.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy, and smells sweet.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, letting the mixture become smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. The dough should be firm but pliable.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a thin, elongated finger shape about 4 inches long, tapering the ends slightly.
- Place the shaped fingers onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out so they don’t touch.
- Using a small knife or toothpick, score a knuckle line on each finger to add detail.
- Place almond slivers at the tapered end of each finger to resemble fingernails, pressing slightly to embed them.
- If desired, tint small parts of red food coloring and dab onto the base of the almond to mimic blood or nail beds.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool slightly, and then serve these creepy, crispy witch fingers for a fun Halloween treat.
Notes
For extra realism, slightly bend the fingers before baking so they look more life-like. Be careful when handling the slices of almond to avoid breaking them.
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