Creepy Witch Finger Cookies (Printable)

Spooky almond cookies shaped like witch fingers, perfect for Halloween parties and festive gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - ½ teaspoon almond extract
06 - 2 ¾ cups (350 g) 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 for blood effect

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
03 - Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until dough forms.
06 - Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll between your hands into a finger shape, approximately 3–4 inches long.
07 - Use a knife to create knuckle lines and gently press a blanched almond at one end to create a fingernail.
08 - Place shaped fingers on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
10 - Remove almonds, apply red food coloring or jam to the fingernail bed, and press the almond back in place.
11 - Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Theyre genuinely delicious almond sugar cookies beneath the gore, so people keep eating despite their better judgment
  • The knuckle carving process becomes weirdly satisfying and meditative once you find your rhythm
02 -
  • Work quickly once you start shaping because the butter in the dough can make your fingers sticky and difficult to manage
  • Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it becomes too soft to hold its shape while rolling
03 -
  • Warm your hands under hot water and dry thoroughly before rolling if the dough feels too cold and crumbly
  • Keep a small bowl of flour nearby to dust your hands if the dough starts sticking while shaping

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