Description
These spooky shortbread cookies resemble gnarled witch fingers with almond “nails” and jam “blood.” They’re perfect for a Halloween dessert table, combining buttery texture and eerie presentation.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in egg and almond extract until combined.
4. Sift in flour and salt and mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Chill dough for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
6. Divide dough into 24 pieces and roll each into a finger shape.
7. Press lightly to form knuckles and place a blanched almond at one end for the nail.
8. Bake for 18–20 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10. Warm jam slightly and dab a small amount around the almond nail to create a blood effect.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 15
Keywords: witches finger cookies, halloween cookies, shortbread cookies, witch themed desserts, spooky cookies, halloween treats