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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.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup almond slivers for nails
  • optional red food coloring for realistic nail beds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy, and smells sweet.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, letting the mixture become smooth and creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. The dough should be firm but pliable.
  6. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a thin, elongated finger shape about 4 inches long, tapering the ends slightly.
  7. Place the shaped fingers onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out so they don't touch.
  8. Using a small knife or toothpick, score a knuckle line on each finger to add detail.
  9. Place almond slivers at the tapered end of each finger to resemble fingernails, pressing slightly to embed them.
  10. If desired, tint small parts of red food coloring and dab onto the base of the almond to mimic blood or nail beds.
  11. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges.
  12. 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.