Description
Witches Fingers Cookies are a spooktacular treat that combines fun, flavor, and festivity. With their eerie green color and almond “fingernails,” these cookies are perfect for Halloween or any playful gathering. Each bite delivers a chewy, buttery cookie with a delightful almond essence that will leave your friends both enchanted and slightly spooked. Bake up a batch for your next celebration, and watch as these creepy yet delicious cookies become a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup green food coloring
- 1/2 cup whole almonds or pistachios for fingernails
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the almond extract and green food coloring until desired hue is achieved.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Shape dough into finger-like forms and press an almond or pistachio onto one end for the nail effect.
- Place cookies on prepared sheets about 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg