Halloween Treats - Witch Finger Cookies

If anything, the Celebrations team knows that a Halloween party is hardly complete without great Halloween treats! Create a batch of finger cookies that’s made form zesty cookie dough and topped off with a blanched almond for the fingernail.

You’ll be sure to wow your guests and keep them wondering whether they’re eating a real finger or not! They’ll be sure to keep your party guests happy as they wait for more Halloween activities that you have prepared for them!
Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
1 cup whole, blanched almonds

Preparation:

Add butter and powdered sugar into a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Beat in egg and lemon juice. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt and stir into mixture until combined. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 325F. Spray baking sheets with light coat of nonstick cooking spray.

Form fingers from 1 tablespoon of dough, by rolling dough with clean hands. Use a knife to score lines for the finger’s knuckle. Press an almond firmly into the dough for a fingernail.

Place cookies on prepared baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool for five minutes and place cookies on a rack to cool completely. Arrange on a spooky platter and serve.

Makes about 48 cookies

by Celebrations.com expert Jeanne Benedict

Comments

[Madelyn @ Southern Weddings]

I adore all things Halloween! These cookies are fabulous and look delicious! Wonderful post!

[Adult Halloween Costumes]

Man that is freaky! Good job making those, so creative. I know I would be too grossed out to even touch those at a Halloween party

[Ida]

I am having a halloween party and I always "test" a new recipe before my party. Your witch finger cookies tasted great and will a delicious addition for my party.