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Witch Finger Cookies

A pile of green witch finger cookies decorated with red jam and almonds for nails.
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Create realistic, spooky witch finger cookies for Halloween. This recipe uses a simple shortbread dough, shaped and detailed to look like fingers with almond nails and a bloody jam effect.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Green food coloring (optional, or use matcha powder/spinach puree)
  • Slivered almonds
  • Red jam or gel icing

Instructions

  1. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and green food coloring (if using) until evenly distributed.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. If using natural coloring, incorporate matcha powder or spinach puree until desired green hue is achieved.
  6. Divide the dough into small portions and shape each into a finger.
  7. Use a knife to create knuckle lines and indentations.
  8. Press a sliver of almond onto the tip of each cookie for a fingernail.
  9. Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  10. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once cool, apply red jam or gel icing to the almond nails and optionally add a bit to the cookie to resemble blood.

Notes

  • For a more realistic look, slightly bend the dough before baking to create a natural curve.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days.
  • Consider using a gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.

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