Witch's Fingers Sugar Cookies

Spooky and sweet, these Witch's Fingers Sugar Cookies are perfect for Halloween treats.

30 min Serves 6 Medium American

Our own summary of the original by Anjali — the full post and photos live at recipemagik.com.

These eerie cookies look just like severed witch fingers with bloody nails. Made from a simple sugar cookie dough, they are shaped and decorated with red candy and almond slices. After a short chill, they bake up crisp and are sure to delight and disgust your guests.

Ingredients

1 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)

½ Tsp Vanilla Extract

¼ cup Confectioner's Sugar

1½ cup All Purpose Flour

½ Tsp Baking Soda

1 Tsp Salt

1 Bag Red Candies (11 oz or 311gm)

6 sliced Almonds

Directions

Start by heating your oven to 160°C (320°F). In a bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and confectioner's sugar.

Mix in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft sugar cookie dough forms.

Pinch off a small amount of dough and roll it into a thin, finger-length log.

Press two knuckle-shaped indentations into the dough to mimic joints.

Use a butter knife to create wrinkle lines across the middle of those indentations.

Press a sliced almond into the tip to form a nail bed, then remove it.

Melt the red candies in a bowl. Dip a small brush into the melted candy and paint the tip of the finger. Place an almond slice over the painted tip to look like a bloody nail.

Gently transfer the cookies to a baking sheet. Cover with foil and freeze for 15 minutes, or refrigerate for 30 minutes. Bake at 320°F for 15-16 minutes. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet.

Once fully cooled and firm, the Witch's Fingers are ready to serve.