Spooky Witches' Fingers

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This is a traditional Christmas cookie recipe that we have had in our family for years. All I did was change the shape to make them look like fingers for our annual Halloween party. The cookies make a great conversation piece. My guests loved them!

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Prep Time:
35 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
60
Yield:
60 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¾ cup whole almonds

  • 1 (.75 ounce) tube red decorating gel

Directions

  1. Combine the butter, sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat together with an electric mixer; gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, continually beating; refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes.

  2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.

  3. Remove dough from refrigerator in small amounts. Scoop 1 heaping teaspoon at a time onto a piece of waxed paper. Use the waxed paper to roll the dough into a thin finger-shaped cookie. Press one almond into one end of each cookie to give the appearance of a long fingernail. Squeeze cookie near the tip and again near the center of each to give the impression of knuckles. You can also cut into the dough with a sharp knife at the same points to help give a more finger-like appearance. Arrange the shaped cookies on the baking sheets.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are slightly golden in color, 20 to 25 minutes.

  5. Remove the almond from the end of each cookie; squeeze a small amount of red decorating gel into the cavity; replace the almond to cause the gel to ooze out around the tip of the cookie.

    close up view of Spooky Witches' Fingers cookies on a black plate
    JVarriano

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

68 Calories
4g Fat
7g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 60
Calories 68
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 21mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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