Description
A creepy yet delicious almond-flavored shortbread cookie shaped like witch fingers, complete with almond slivers for nails. Perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and almond extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually stir in the flour and salt until just combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a 3-4 inch long cylinder.
- Use your finger or a toothpick to press shallow lines into the dough to create knuckles.
- Press one sliced almond into the tip of each finger to serve as the fingernail.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.