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Witch Fingers

A little bit creepy, but mostly delicious, these Witch Fingers are a must for your Halloween treat platter! Tasty shortbread cookies are shaped to look like a creepy witch finger in this fun Halloween dessert.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 122 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
  • 18 almond slices

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the powdered sugar and the butter until smooth and fluffy. 
  2. Add in the egg and the almond extract and mix to combine. 
  3. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until it all comes together. The dough should be fairly stiff and not overly sticky. If it is too sticky, add a little bit more flour.
  4. Transfer the dough to a piece of plastic wrap and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.
  5. Remove the dough from the plastic wrap and divide into 18 pieces. Form each piece into a finger shape and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silpat liner. Use a butter knife to create creases for the knuckles and a small indent at the end where the almond will go for the fingernail.
  6. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 325ºF while the dough is in the freezer.
  8. Remove from the freezer and bake until the cookies are just starting to brown on the bottom, about 20 minutes. Remove and let the cookies cool completely.
  9. Once cool, place a dab of jam on the end of each cookie, the place an almond for the fingernail.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 122kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 52mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 122kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.