Description
Delight your guests with these Crispy Witches Fingers Cookies, a perfect blend of spooky and scrumptious. Their eerie green hue and slivered almonds resembling creepy nails make them a visually captivating treat that’s sure to impress. Easy to make with minimal ingredients, these cookies are not only fun but also delicious, providing a hint of almond flavor that will haunt your taste buds!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 tsp green food coloring (adjust for vibrancy)
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, almond extract, and green food coloring until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into finger shapes, pressing one end gently for the nail bed. Place slivered almonds on top as nails.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween Treat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chill the shaped dough before baking for better texture and shape retention. For a twist, swap almonds for pecans or hazelnuts. Add more food coloring for an extra spooky effect!