Spooky and delicious, these witch finger cookies are perfect for Halloween parties or a fun treat. They feature almond nails and strawberry jam for a gory effect.
Ingredients
Dough
1cupbutter
1cuppowdered sugar
1largeegg
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2 3/4cupall purpose flour
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonbaking powder
36sliced almondssliced almonds
1/4cupstrawberry jam
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
Mix in flour, salt, and baking powder. Shape dough into 1 tbsp balls, then form into 3-inch cylinders.
Pinch beneath the nail and knuckle, indent for nail bed, place almond as nail. Create indents with piping tip.
Chill for 15-20 mins, then bake for 12 mins until golden. Cool on wire rack. Use jam to add bloody effect.
Notes
Chilling helps prevent spreading. Use a piping tip for realistic knuckles.