Witch Fingers
Creepy yet delightful Witch Fingers perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (100g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Slivered almonds (for nails)
- Red gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and beat for an additional minute.
- Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder in another bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Shape about two tablespoons of dough into fingers about 3-4 inches long.
- Attach slivered almonds to resemble nails.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until lightly golden on the edges.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate with red gel food coloring or raspberry jam if desired.
Notes
Serve on a spooky-themed platter for added effect. Experiment with different variations like chocolate chip or gluten-free alternatives!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 finger
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween, Witch Fingers, spooky snacks, treats, cookies