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Spooky Witch Finger Sugar Cookies: Best Easy Halloween Recipe

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These buttery, almond-infused sugar cookies are shaped like creepy witch fingers with almond fingernails. They’re perfectly crisp on the edges, soft in the middle, and guaranteed to be the hit of any Halloween party.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • About 60 sliced almonds (for fingernails)
  • Red food coloring gel (optional, for blood effect)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides halfway through.
  2. Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until fully combined. The mixture may look slightly curdled.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the wet mixture in two additions, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough will be stiff and slightly crumbly.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This step is essential to prevent spreading.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Take a heaping tablespoon of dough (about 25g) and roll into a log shape about 3 inches long and ¾ inch thick. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat, spacing fingers about 2 inches apart.
  7. Using a sharp knife, gently press indentations into each finger to create knuckle marks (2-3 lines). Use the knife tip to make tiny lines near the tip for fingerprints.
  8. Press one sliced almond into the tip of each finger, pointed end toward the knuckle, so it sits flush against the dough.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are just barely golden. Centers should still look slightly pale.
  10. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  11. Once cool, use a toothpick to dab a tiny amount of red food coloring gel at the base of each almond fingernail for a blood effect (optional).

Notes

Temperature is crucial: butter should be softened but not melted. Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes is non-negotiable to prevent spreading. For best results, use a kitchen scale to portion 25g per finger. Cookies taste even better the next day as flavors meld. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze shaped unbaked dough for up to 3 months.

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