Description
A creepy and delicious shortbread cookie sculpted to look like witch fingers, complete with almond nails and detailed wrinkles.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 12 whole almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
- Gradually stir in the flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 4-inch cylinders and carve wrinkles with a toothpick.
- Press one almond into the tip of each finger to act as the nail.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until just barely golden on the edges.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American