Best 3 Creepy Witches Fingers Recipes

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Indulge in a hauntingly delicious treat this Halloween with our collection of Creepy Witches' Fingers recipes. These eerie finger-shaped cookies are not only visually appealing but also a delightful combination of sweet and spooky. From classic sugar cookies to gluten-free and vegan options, our diverse selection caters to various dietary preferences. Prepare to impress your friends and family with these spine-chilling yet delectable creations.

Recipe 1: Classic Creepy Witches' Fingers: This traditional recipe forms the foundation of our witches' fingers journey. Simple ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and almond extract come together to create a soft and chewy cookie dough. Roll the dough into finger shapes, top with sliced almonds for fingernails, and bake until golden brown. The result is a batch of spooky yet irresistible treats that will be the highlight of your Halloween party.

Recipe 2: Gluten-Free Creepy Witches' Fingers: For those with gluten sensitivities, this recipe offers a delicious alternative without compromising on taste. Using a blend of gluten-free flours, you can create a smooth and workable dough that bakes into crispy and flavorful cookies. Decorate with almond slivers for a realistic fingernail effect, and enjoy a guilt-free Halloween treat.

Recipe 3: Vegan Creepy Witches' Fingers: Embracing a plant-based lifestyle doesn't mean missing out on the Halloween fun. This vegan recipe uses a combination of almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, and spices to create a delectable cookie dough. Roll the dough into finger shapes, enhance the spookiness with almond slivers, and bake until golden. These vegan witches' fingers are a delightful indulgence for those with dietary restrictions or those seeking a healthier Halloween treat.

Recipe 4: Decorated Creepy Witches' Fingers: Take your witches' fingers to the next level with this recipe that focuses on intricate decorations. Using edible markers, food coloring, and various sprinkles, you can transform your cookies into works of art. Create gruesome wounds, spooky veins, or even add a touch of glamour with glitter and rhinestones. Let your creativity run wild and create a platter of uniquely decorated witches' fingers that will leave your guests in awe.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPOOKY WITCHES' FINGERS



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This is a traditional Christmas cookie recipe that we have had in our family for years. All I did was change the shape to make them look like fingers for our annual Halloween party. The cookies make a great conversation piece. My guests loved them!

Provided by Sandra

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup whole almonds
1 (.75 ounce) tube red decorating gel

Steps:

  • Combine the butter, sugar, egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Beat together with an electric mixer; gradually add the flour, baking powder, and salt, continually beating; refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator in small amounts. Scoop 1 heaping teaspoon at a time onto a piece of waxed paper. Use the waxed paper to roll the dough into a thin finger-shaped cookie. Press one almond into one end of each cookie to give the appearance of a long fingernail. Squeeze cookie near the tip and again near the center of each to give the impression of knuckles. You can also cut into the dough with a sharp knife at the same points to help give a more finger-like appearance. Arrange the shaped cookies on the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are slightly golden in color, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove the almond from the end of each cookie; squeeze a small amount of red decorating gel into the cavity; replace the almond to cause the gel to ooze out around the tip of the cookie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 75.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SPOOKY WITCH FINGER COOKIES



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Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups flour
6 drops green food coloring (more or less if needed)
36 whole almonds (blanched)
1 (.67 ounce) tube red gel
1 cup strawberry jam - optional

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl mix together the butter, powdered sugar, egg, vanilla, and almond extract.
  • Stir in salt, baking powder, and flour and mix until combined well.
  • Add in green food coloring until you get the color you desire.
  • Leave dough in the mixing bowl and cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from fridge and roll dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.
  • Then roll each ball into a finger shape about 4-5 inches long. Press an almond into the end of each finger. Using a toothpick make indentations to resemble creases in the fingers where knuckles would be.
  • Place fingers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until set. You don't want to overcook these cookies or they will dry out and break easily.
  • Cool completely before adding the gel. When cooled, remove the almond and place a little red gel at the base of the nail bed and then replace the almond. Press so that the gel shows around the nail.
  • You can also add gel or jam to the end of the finger or you can leave them the way they are.
  • These witch fingers are so delicious dipped in jam.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3976 kcal, Fat 125 g, SaturatedFat 69 g, Cholesterol 338 mg, Sodium 2681 mg, Carbohydrate 662 g, Sugar 330 g, Protein 54 mg

CREEPY WITCHES FINGERS



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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon almond extract (orange extract is also very tasty!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
Green Food Coloring - several drops.
2 1/2 cups flour
Sliced Almonds, almond halves or whole almonds depending on what your store sells
1 (0.75 ounce) tube red coloring gel
Mini chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325*F In a bowl beat together butter and sugar until fluffly. This will take generally 3 - 5 minutes. Add in egg and beat well, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Add almond extract, vanilla extract, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Add in a few drops of food coloring until desired green color. Add in flour 1/2 cup at a time until fully incorporated. Mixture should look like pea sized crumbs. Scoop out 1 tablespoon of dough and roll in your hands until soft and pliable. Roll out snake like with your hands and make sure to keep the indents your fingers naturally make into the dough. Lay flat onto lined cookie sheet. Continue this process until cookie sheet is full. Place an almond on one end of the finger, press slightly so the almond stays in place but doesn't squish the dough too much. Next grab a butter knife and make 3 lines at each "knuckle mark." Don't worry about too many knuckles, it's well known that witches have arthritis and funky looking fingers. Bake for 12 minutes or until cookies are BARELY golden on the bottom. Over cooking these cookies will result in hard biscotti type cookies that will work well for dunking in hot chocolate. When you remove cookies from oven immediately place a mini chocolate chip on each finger as a "wart." Once cookies are cool, pipe red gel around finger nails and at base of finger to make it look bloody. Enjoy immediately and share with friends and neighbors!

Tips:

  • For a realistic witch finger effect, use almonds with pointed ends for the fingernails.
  • To make the fingers look more wrinkled and veiny, use a toothpick to create small indents in the dough before baking.
  • If you don't have any almond extract, you can use vanilla extract instead.
  • If you want to make the fingers extra spooky, you can add a drop of red food coloring to the almond paste before shaping it.
  • To make the fingers easier to handle, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping it.

Conclusion:

Creepy Witches' Fingers are a fun and easy Halloween treat that is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these realistic-looking witch fingers that are perfect for a Halloween party or gathering. So get creative and have fun with this spooky recipe!

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