Description
A spooky yet delicious shortbread cookie shaped like witch fingers, topped with a whole almond for a realistic nail effect.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 24 whole almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 24 small cylinders, tapering one end to look like a finger.
- Use a knife or thumb to press creases into the dough to create knuckles.
- Press one whole almond into the tapered end of each finger.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are barely golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American