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a platter of green witch finger cookies with a bowl of candy corn in the center.
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Witch Finger Cookies

Spooky Halloween Witch Finger Cookies are the most delicious Halloween party treat, complete with raspberry blood and almond fingernails.
Author Diana
Servings 20 cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F° (180°C), or 160°C if you have a fan oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside
  • In a separate bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat again. Add desired amount of green food coloring and mix well.
  • Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture in 2-3 smaller additions, stirring well after each addition.
  • Portion the dough into 20 dough balls using a small (1.5 tablespoon) cookie scoop. Roll each dough ball between your hands to create a long skinny finger shape, then place on the prepared baking sheets 2” apart.
  • Press an almond into the end of each cookie, with the pointy side of the almond facing away from the cookie. Use a butter knife to create lines to resemble knuckles, then pinch the dough around the almond and in between the lines to make it finger shaped.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed and lightly golden on the bottom.
  • Heat the jam in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and stir to make it easier for dipping.
  • Allow the cookies to cool 2 minutes before carefully removing the almonds from the cookies and dipping them in the jam, then press them back into the same spot on the cookies.
  • Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Avoid Overbaking: The green cookie dough will brown where it's touching the pan, and if baked too long, will also turn brown on the outside. Remove your finger cookies from the oven just after they start to brown on the bottom.
  • Instead of Jam: you can use red gel icing. For a less bloody effect, a bit of corn syrup will do the trick too.
  • Serving Tip: It's fun and delicious to serve witch fingers with more raspberry jam for dipping!
  • Storing: Witch finger cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you need to store them for longer than that, wait to add the jam.
  • Freezing: Freeze the cookies after they're baked and decorated for up to 2 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg