Freaky Ladies Fingers Halloween
Get ready to spook and delight with these creepy yet delicious 'Freaky Ladies Fingers Halloween' cookies—perfect for your next Halloween party or haunted gathering! These buttery shortbread cookies are shaped like witchy, gnarled fingers, complete with almond "fingernails" and a gory touch of red gel or jam for an extra eerie effect. Optional green food coloring adds even more frightful fun, transforming the dough into a ghastly hue. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these frightful treats are as easy to make as they are to devour. Serve them as a spine-chilling snack or a festive dessert centerpiece, and watch your guests squirm in delight! Make this Halloween unforgettable with these creepy-cool cookies.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 30 pieces whole almonds
- 2 tablespoons red food gel or jam
- 4 drops green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix until fully 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 a dough forms. If desired, add green food coloring for a spooky effect and mix until uniform in color.
Divide the dough into 30 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin log about 4 inches long to resemble a finger.
Press an almond into the top of each 'finger' to act as the fingernail, then remove it and set it aside. Use a knife to make small, shallow horizontal slashes along the middle and bottom of the finger to create knuckle details.
Lightly press down on the edges of each finger to give them a bony, creepy appearance.
Place the shaped fingers onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool for 2-3 minutes. Reattach the almonds with a small dab of red gel or jam to resemble 'bloody fingernails.'
If desired, smear a bit of the red gel or jam at the base of each finger for an extra gory effect.
Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.3 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 125.2 g | 626% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 713 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 1184 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 482.7 g | 176% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 218.1 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 748 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
