Severed Fingers Halloween Cookies
Get ready to spook your guests with these eerie and delicious Severed Fingers Halloween Cookies! Perfect for Halloween parties or a creepy holiday treat, these buttery almond shortbread cookies are shaped to look like gruesome severed fingers. Each "finger" is hand-formed for realistic details, complete with almond "fingernails" and carved knuckle lines. For an extra gory touch, a dab of raspberry jam creates a convincingly bloody effect at the base of the "nail." With a crispy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of almond flavor, these cookies are as tasty as they are terrifying. Quick to prepare with only 30 minutes of prep time, they’re a spooky showstopper that will delight kids and adults alike. Don’t miss this ultimate Halloween treat to add a frightful (and flavorful!) twist to your festivities!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 30 whole raw almonds
- 0.25 cup raspberry jam (for optional bloody effect)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.
Take about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into a thin, finger-shaped cylinder about 3-4 inches long.
Press an almond into one end of the finger to create a 'fingernail.' Use a small knife to make lines on the dough to mimic knuckles.
Place the shaped fingers on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the fingers are lightly golden around the edges.
Cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For an extra-spooky effect, remove the almond 'nail,' add a small drop of raspberry jam at the base of the finger, then press the almond back into place to create a 'bloody' appearance.
Serve and enjoy your spooky severed fingers!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2754 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.0 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.8 g | 289% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 1078 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 397.7 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 149.7 g | ||
| Protein | 39.4 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 14% | |
*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.
