Description
Almond-flavored shortbread cookies shaped like gnarled fingers, featuring whole almonds for nails and scored knuckles for a realistic, spooky effect.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 whole almonds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and almond extract until well combined.
- Stir in the flour and salt until just combined; do not overmix.
- Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into a 3-inch cylinder, tapering one end.
- Press one whole almond into the tapered end of each cookie.
- Use a knife to score 2-3 shallow lines across the finger to create knuckles.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.