Homemade Witch's Fingers
Here's a spooky and fun recipe for "Homemade Witch's Fingers":
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whole almonds or chocolate chips
- Red food coloring (gel or liquid)
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until the dough comes together. The dough should be soft but not sticky. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take a small piece of dough and roll it between your palms to form a thin log, about 3 to 4 inches long. The shape should resemble a finger. Use your fingers to create knuckle-like impressions on the dough.
- Press a whole almond or a chocolate chip into the tip of the "finger" to resemble the nail. Make sure it sticks securely.
- Use a sharp knife to create some horizontal lines across the "finger" to give it a realistic appearance.
- Place the fingers on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- To create a spooky effect, use a small brush or toothpick to apply a tiny amount of red food coloring around the nail area and at the knuckle impressions. This will give the appearance of blood.
- Bake the fingers in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden brown.
- Allow the fingers to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Conclusion
Once cooled, serve these Homemade Witch's Fingers at your Halloween party or spooky gathering. They are not only creepy but delicious too! Your guests will love these eerie and tasty treats. Happy Halloween!
