Description
Witch Finger Cookies are spooky green treats shaped like fingers, complete with almond nails and pistachio warts. Perfect for Halloween!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 5 to 6 drops green food coloring
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios (plus more for decorating)
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup cherry, strawberry, or raspberry jam
Instructions
- Beat the confectioners sugar and butter together on medium speed until pale and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add the egg and beat for 1 more minute until well combined.
- Mix in almond extract, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until the dough is evenly tinted.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add it to the butter mixture, beating on low until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape dough into finger-sized logs. Press a sliced almond into one end for the nail.
- Pinch to form knuckles and carve lines to resemble creases. Add chopped pistachios as warts if desired.
- Freeze shaped cookies for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 7–9 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden.
- Cool slightly, remove almonds, dab jam for ‘blood’, and replace almond nails. Spread jam on bottom ends if desired.
Notes
- Chill dough thoroughly before shaping to avoid spreading.
- Use parchment to keep cookies from sticking to the tray.
- Don’t overbake — you want the cookies slightly soft.
- Decorate creatively using pistachios, icing, or edible glitter.
- Use gloves or a spoon to shape if the dough gets too warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Witch Finger Cookies, Halloween cookies, spooky treats, almond cookies, green cookie fingers, monster party dessert