Frightening Fingers

Get ready to spook and delight with "Frightening Fingers," the ultimate Halloween cookie recipe that's as fun to eat as it is to make! These eerie, finger-shaped cookies are crafted from a buttery, almond-vanilla dough, baked to perfection, and adorned with blanched almond "nails" for a realistically creepy touch. The finishing detail—a smear of red gel food coloring—creates a gory, blood-like effect that'll give your guests a spine-chilling thrill. Perfect for Halloween parties or eerie dessert platters, these treats come together in just 40 minutes and serve a crowd of 30, making them a festive favorite for all ages. Don't miss the chance to bake up these hauntingly delicious "Frightening Fingers"!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 30

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 pieces whole blanched almonds
• 1 tube red gel food coloring

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Mix in the vanilla extract and almond extract until combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 6

Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a thin finger shape, about 3-4 inches long. Place it on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Using your fingertips, pinch the dough in two places to create knuckles. Then make small indentations with the back of a butter knife to create wrinkles around the knuckles.

Step 8

Press a whole blanched almond firmly into the tip of each 'finger' to form the fingernail.

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining dough until all the fingers are shaped and placed on the baking sheets.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.

Step 11

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheets.

Step 12

Use red gel food coloring to add a dab around the almond 'nails' to create a bloody effect. If desired, use a toothpick to apply small amounts for precise detail.

Step 13

Serve and watch your guests recoil in delightful fright!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(583.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2597.1

Total Fat 116.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 1062.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 359.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 119.8g
Protein 39.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 164.3mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 614.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.8%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 54.3%