Description
Buttery, almond-flavored cookies sculpted to look like creepy witch fingers, topped with sliced almond nails for a realistic effect.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a cylinder approximately 3-4 inches long.
- Use your finger or a toothpick to create small indentations at the intervals of the knuckles.
- Press one sliced almond firmly into the tip of each finger to serve as the nail.
- Arrange cookies on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American