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Witch Finger Cookies with Almonds

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Spooky yet delicious almond-flavored cookies shaped like witch fingers, perfect for Halloween treats that are fun to make and share.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (340g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 24 whole almond halves (for nails)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the room temperature butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy—about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces (about 1 tablespoon each). Roll each piece between your palms into a finger shape about 3 inches long and slightly tapered at the ends. Place on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  7. Use a fork or toothpick to make three small indentations across each finger to mimic knuckles. Press a sliced almond half onto the tapered end of each finger to create the ‘nail.’
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden and the almonds are toasted. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for proper creaming. If dough is sticky, chill for 15 minutes before shaping. Watch almonds closely during baking to prevent burning; tent with foil if needed. For extra spooky nails, brush red gel icing near almond nails after baking.

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