Severed Fingers Halloween Cookies

Get ready to spook your guests with these eerie and delicious Severed Fingers Halloween Cookies! Perfect for Halloween parties or a creepy holiday treat, these buttery almond shortbread cookies are shaped to look like gruesome severed fingers. Each "finger" is hand-formed for realistic details, complete with almond "fingernails" and carved knuckle lines. For an extra gory touch, a dab of raspberry jam creates a convincingly bloody effect at the base of the "nail." With a crispy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of almond flavor, these cookies are as tasty as they are terrifying. Quick to prepare with only 30 minutes of prep time, they’re a spooky showstopper that will delight kids and adults alike. Don’t miss this ultimate Halloween treat to add a frightful (and flavorful!) twist to your festivities!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 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 whole raw almonds
• 0.25 cup raspberry jam (for optional bloody effect)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract until fully combined.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes.

Step 6

Take about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll it into a thin, finger-shaped cylinder about 3-4 inches long.

Step 7

Press an almond into one end of the finger to create a 'fingernail.' Use a small knife to make lines on the dough to mimic knuckles.

Step 8

Place the shaped fingers on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 9

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

Step 10

Cool the cookies for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

For an extra-spooky effect, remove the almond 'nail,' add a small drop of raspberry jam at the base of the finger, then press the almond back into place to create a 'bloody' appearance.

Step 12

Serve and enjoy your spooky severed fingers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(639.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2753.8

Total Fat 117.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 248mg	0%
Sodium 1078.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 397.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 149.7g
Protein 39.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 178.2mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 680.0mg	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: 37.6%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 56.8%