Description
Creepy, realistic-looking cookies with a sophisticated almond flavor and whole almond fingernails. Perfect for Halloween parties!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 24 whole almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
- Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until a dough forms.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough into 3-inch cylinders and press creases for knuckles.
- Press one whole almond into the tip of each finger.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are just barely golden.
- Cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American