Creepy Witch Finger Cookies (Printable)

Spooky almond cookies shaped like witch fingers with jam-covered nails for Halloween celebrations.

# What You Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - ½ teaspoon almond extract
06 - 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Decoration

09 - 24 whole blanched almonds
10 - Red gel food coloring or strawberry jam

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
03 - Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully incorporated.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until dough forms.
06 - Roll 1 tablespoon dough between hands into finger shapes 3–4 inches long. Score knuckle lines with knife and press blanched almond into one end for fingernail.
07 - Place fingers 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
08 - Remove almonds carefully, apply red food coloring or jam to nail bed, and press almonds back into place.
09 - Transfer cookies to wire rack and let cool completely before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They're surprisingly simple to shape even if you think you're not artistic
  • The almond flavor makes them taste as good as they look spooky
  • Perfect conversation starter that gets everyone laughing
02 -
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too warm and sticky to work with
  • Work quickly when shaping because the butter can soften from your hands
  • The cookies will puff slightly in the oven so make knuckle lines deeper than you think
03 -
  • Weigh your flour instead of scooping to avoid dense dough that's hard to shape
  • Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface if it starts sticking to your palms
  • Double the red coloring mixture because you'll always need more than you expect

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