Description
Witches Fingers Cookies are a spooky and delicious treat perfect for Halloween celebrations. With their eerie green hue and almond ‘nails,’ these cookies not only look like witch fingers but also deliver a delightful buttery flavor with a hint of almond. Their crispy exterior and chewy center make them irresistible, ensuring they will be a hit at any gathering. Easy to make and fun for all ages, these whimsical cookies add just the right amount of frightful charm to your festivities.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Green food coloring (to desired shade)
- Sliced almonds (for fingernails)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and almond extract until well combined. Add green food coloring until you achieve the desired shade.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop small portions of dough and shape them into fingers. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Press an almond slice onto each cookie tip for fingernails.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges turn golden brown. Allow cooling on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg