Savory Severed Monster Fingers
Get ready to spook your guests with these delightfully creepy yet delicious "Savory Severed Monster Fingers!" Perfect for Halloween parties or themed gatherings, these buttery, herb-infused treats are sculpted to look like realistic, ghoulish fingers complete with almond "fingernails" and blood-like red food coloring accents. Crafted with all-purpose flour, garlic powder, and dried oregano, these savory snacks have just the right balance of flavor and fright. With a pinch of parmesan cheese for added depth, they bake to golden perfection in just 15 minutes. Serve them with marinara sauce or cream cheese dip for a hauntingly good appetizer that will have everyone talking – and tasting!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 cups sliced almonds
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 0.25 cups parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, garlic powder, and oregano.
Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly add water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together to form a slightly stiff but pliable consistency. Avoid overmixing.
Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces and roll each into a long, finger-like shape, about 4-5 inches in length.
Pinch and sculpt the dough to create knuckles and slightly flatten one end of each "finger" for the nail bed.
Brush the flattened nail beds lightly with egg yolk, then press a sliced almond into each to create the look of a creepy fingernail.
Using a sharp knife, gently score lines into the dough where finger joints would naturally appear.
Optional: Brush the fingers with remaining egg yolk or sprinkle lightly with parmesan cheese for an extra savory touch.
Place the fingers onto the prepared baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
While the fingers are still warm, use a toothpick dipped in red food coloring to add a bit of "blood" around the almond nails and knuckle areas for an extra spooky effect.
Let the monster fingers cool slightly before serving. They are best enjoyed warm with marinara sauce or cream cheese dip for an eerie, tasty treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.0 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.9 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 362 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 2488 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.9 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 63.4 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1012 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 900 mg | 19% | |
*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.
