Creepy Witch Finger Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

These Creepy Witch Finger Shortbread Cookies are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween. With their eerie appearance and delicious buttery flavor, they are sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering.

This straightforward recipe uses simple ingredients to create cookies that look like witch fingers, complete with almond ‘nails’ for an extra creepy touch.

Spooky Witch Finger Cookies for Halloween

These shortbread cookies are shaped like fingers and decorated with almonds to resemble nails. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies, making them an ideal addition to your Halloween festivities.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole almonds
Red food coloring (optional, for added effect)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. If the dough is too crumbly, add a teaspoon of water until it holds together.
Shape the Cookies: Take a small amount of dough and roll it into a finger shape, making it slightly thicker in the middle and tapering at the ends. Press an almond into the tip of each cookie to resemble a fingernail.
Add Creepy Details: Use a knife to make small indentations on the cookies to create knuckle lines.
Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Optional Decoration: If desired, use red food coloring to add a ‘bloody’ effect around the almond nails before serving.