Witch Finger Cookies

These creepy witch finger cookies are perfect for Halloween—spooky, buttery, and delicious!

30 min Medium American

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These witch finger cookies are a fun and eerie Halloween treat made from a simple sugar cookie dough. Shaped into fingers with knuckle details and topped with an almond 'fingernail' dipped in strawberry jam, they bake up spooky and tasty. Ready in under two hours, they're sure to delight party guests.

Directions

Cream the softened butter, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla, and almond extract (if using) in a large bowl until smooth.

Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until combined. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.

Set the oven to 325°F and lightly grease baking sheets.

Shape dough portions into finger shapes, pinching each in two spots to form knuckles. Use the back of a paring knife to add fine lines for realistic knuckle texture.

Dip whole almonds into strawberry jam and press one onto the tip of each finger cookie.

Bake for about 20 minutes. If the cookies puff up, gently reshape them while still warm.