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Mini Halloween mummies with almond eyes on black platter, served with berry jam. Delicious, spooky treats for Halloween parties.

Spooky Witch Finger Cookies (Halloween Cookies)

Paola Westbeek Profile PicturePaola Westbeek
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Appetizers & Snacks, Dessert
Cuisine American, Holiday Baking
Servings 24
Calories 177 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 24 blanched almonds
  • 1/2 cup strawberry jam

Instructions
 

  • Add the softened butter and granulated sugar to a bowl and use a hand mixer to blend until it's soft and creamy.
    Creamy butter and sugar mixture ready for baking, surrounded by flour, eggs, and baking ingredients.
  • Add the egg and almond extract and whisk until smooth.
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  • Add in the powdered sugar, flour, and salt and keep blending until a rough dough forms.
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  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place into the fridge for 2 hours.
    Flour mixture being covered with plastic wrap for baking process.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Break off pieces of dough and roll them into the shape of a finger.
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  • Press a blanched almond into the tip of the finger and place the dough onto a baking tray with space around each finger. Use a knife to press creases into the fingers where the knuckles would be.
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  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fingers are a light golden brown.
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  • Allow the cookies to cool, and then use a spoon to add some jam around the almond nails and knuckles. Place any almond nails that may have come off the cookies back on. Serve with a small bowl of strawberry jam on the side as a "bloody" dip.
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Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 139mgFiber: 0.5g
Keyword Easy Halloween dessert, Halloween cookies, Spooky treats, Witch finger cookies
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