Witches’ Fingers Treats
Delightfully spooky Witches’ Fingers cookies that are perfect for Halloween gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sliced almonds
- Red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, and mix well.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the butter-sugar mixture.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the dough into log shapes and press almond slices onto the tips.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack and apply red gel food coloring for a spooky effect.
Notes
Chill the dough longer if it seems sticky. Ensure butter is softened but not melted to avoid spread during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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