Halloween Finger Recipe That’s Frighteningly Delicious
Creepy yet delicious Halloween witch finger cookies made with buttery shortbread dough, almond nails, and a spooky jam finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Green gel food coloring
- Whole almonds
- Raspberry jam or red gel icing
Instructions
- 1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 2. Add egg, vanilla, and food coloring; mix well.
- 3. Mix in flour and salt until dough forms.
- 4. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- 5. Shape into finger-sized logs, pinch for knuckles, and score wrinkles.
- 6. Press an almond at one end for the nail.
- 7. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 15–18 minutes until edges are golden.
- 8. Cool slightly, remove almond, add jam, and replace almond.
Notes
For zombie fingers, use gray-green food coloring and dust with cocoa powder.
Store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze unbaked shaped dough for up to 1 month.