SIMPLY CREEPY WITCH'S FINGERS


SIMPLY CREEPY WITCH'S FINGERS

These are the classic, no-fuss witch’s fingers: pale, bony, and unsettlingly realistic. Perfect when you want spooky impact without complicated steps.

🎃 Why This Recipe Is “Simply Creepy”

  • Fewer ingredients

  • Quick prep and shaping

  • Pale, bone-like finish

  • Classic almond fingernails (no extras needed)

🧈 Ingredients

  • 1 cup (225 g) butter, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • Whole almonds (with skins on)

🔊 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

  1. Cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth.

  2. Beat in egg and vanilla.

  3. Mix flour, salt, and baking powder.

  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet to form a soft dough.

  5. Chill dough 20–30 minutes for easy shaping.

2️⃣ Shape the Fingers

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F / 165°C.

  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  3. Roll small portions of dough into thin finger-shaped logs (about 3 inches long).

  4. Press shallow lines across each finger to create knuckles.

  5. Press an almond firmly into one end for the fingernail.

ðŸĶī Tip: Slightly flatten the fingers for a more skeletal look.

3️⃣ Bake

  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until set but still pale (avoid browning).

  • Let cool completely—texture firms as they cool.

ðŸ‘ŧ Simple Creepy Upgrades (Optional)

  • Bone white look: Dust lightly with powdered sugar after cooling

  • Dirty witch effect: Add a tiny pinch of cocoa powder to dough

  • Broken nail scare: Crack almonds slightly before pressing in

🧁 Storage

  • Airtight container: up to 5 days

  • Freezer-friendly: up to 1 month

ðŸ•ļ️ Serving Idea

Pile onto a dark platter with a tag that reads:

“Do Not Touch… Unless You Dare.”


OTHER RECIPES


INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (confectionery)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (1/2 teaspoon salt if using salted butter)
  • 3/4 cup whole blanched almonds
  • green food coloring
  • 1 tube red decorator gel
METHOD
 In a bowl, beat together butter, sugar, egg, almond and vanilla extract; beat in flour, baking powder and salt.  Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Roll heaping tablespoons of dough into finger shape for each cookie.  Press almond firmly into one end for the nail.  Squeeze in center to create knuckle shape; using a paring knife or toothpick, make several places to form knuckle.

Place on lightly greased baking sheets or parchment lined baking sheets.  Bake in a 325 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until pale golden.  Let cool for 3 minutes.  Lift up almond; squeeze red decorator gel onto nail bed and press almond back into place, so gel oozes out from underneath.  Let cool.  Makes about 28 large cigar size cookies.  If you only use 1 teaspoon of dough, you will get about 4 dozen cookies. Enjoy !


No comments:
Labels:

Spooky Witches' Fingers


Spooky Witches' Fingers

Creepy, crunchy, and deliciously fun, these almond “finger” cookies look terrifyingly real—perfect for Halloween parties, bake sales, or spooky dessert tables.

🎃 What Makes These High Value

  • Realistic cracked “skin” texture

  • Almond “fingernails” for maximum creep factor

  • Crisp edges, tender centers

  • Easy to customize (bloody, green, chocolate, or gluten-free)

🧈 Ingredients

  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp almond extract

  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ¾ cup whole almonds (skins on, for fingernails)

  • Red gel icing or strawberry jam (optional “blood” effect)

  • Green or purple food coloring (optional, extra spooky)

🔊 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

  1. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

  2. Beat in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

  5. Chill dough for 30 minutes (important for shaping).

2️⃣ Shape the Fingers

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F / 165°C.

  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  3. Roll dough into finger-shaped logs (about 3 inches long).

  4. Press shallow lines across fingers to mimic knuckles.

  5. Press an almond firmly into one end for the “nail.”

ðŸĐļ Optional: Dab a little red gel or jam under the almond for a “bloody cuticle” effect.

3️⃣ Bake

  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until pale golden and set.

  • Cool slightly before removing (they firm up as they cool).

🧟 Pro Spooky Tips (High-Value Enhancements)

  • Extra realism: Pinch sides slightly to create bone-like joints

  • Rotten witch look: Add a drop of green or purple food coloring to the dough

  • Chocolate witches: Replace almond extract with cocoa powder + chocolate nails

  • Savory prank version: Make with shortbread + black olive “nails” (for brave guests!)

🧁 Storage

  • Store in an airtight container up to 5 days

  • Freeze baked cookies up to 1 month

ðŸ‘ŧ Serving Idea

Serve in a bowl labeled:

“Freshly Harvested Witch Fingers”

OTHER RECIPES


Ingredients
  •  1 cup butter, softened 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup whole almonds
  • 1 (.75 ounce) tube red decorating gel

Directions

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. Enjoy !

VIDEO:



No comments:
Labels:

Creepy Witch's Fingers




Creepy Witch’s Fingers Cookies

These cookies look disturbingly real—long, bony, wrinkled, and perfect for a haunted dessert table.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp almond extract (optional but gives a realistic “skin” aroma)

  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 20–30 whole almonds (for fingernails)

  • Red gel food coloring

  • Strawberry or raspberry jam (“blood”)

  • Green or yellow food coloring (optional for zombie-witch fingers)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

  1. Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy.

  2. Mix in egg, vanilla, and almond extract.

  3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

  4. Combine dry mixture with wet and mix until a soft dough forms.

  5. Chill 30–45 minutes for easier shaping.

2. Shape Creepy Fingers

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Take 1 Tbsp dough and roll into a long, skinny log.

  3. Pinch dough slightly in two spots to form knuckles.

  4. Use a toothpick or small knife to create deep wrinkles across the knuckles and shallow cracks across the rest of the finger.

  5. Press the tip flat slightly and attach an almond for the nail.

  6. For bloody nails, brush the underside of the almond with jam before pressing it in.

  7. For rotten witch fingers, tint dough green or yellow.

3. Bake

  • Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.

  • Bake for 18–22 minutes, until edges look lightly golden.

4. Make Them Extra Creepy

After cooling:

Bloody Nails

  • Remove almond, add a blob of jam, and press almond back in so it oozes out.

Cracked Skin

  • Brush cracks lightly with red gel or brown food coloring.

  • For dusty, old-finger vibes, brush with cocoa powder.

Burnt Ends

  • Dip the base of the finger in melted chocolate for a charred look.

Veins

  • Use a fine brush dipped in diluted blue gel food coloring to paint faint veins.

Tips for Ultra-Realistic Fingers

✔ Roll them thinner than you think—they puff slightly.
✔ Make some fingers crooked or pointed.
✔ Shape a few “broken” fingers by flattening or bending the dough oddly.
✔ Add a little cocoa powder into some dough for “dirty witch skin.”

OTHER SOURCES

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened
  • 1 cup (250 mL) icing sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) almond extract
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • 2-3/4 cups (675 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) whole blanched almonds
  • 1 tube (19 g) red decorator gel (blood for fingers)

Instructions:

  • In bowl, beat together butter, sugar, egg, almond extract and vanilla; beat in flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Working with one quarter of the dough at a time and keeping remaining dough refrigerated, roll heaping teaspoonful (5 mL) of dough into finger shape for each cookie.
  • Press almond firmly into 1end for nail. Squeeze in centre to create knuckle shape; using paring knife, make slashes in several places to form knuckle.
  • Place on lightly greased baking sheets; bake in 325°F (160°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until pale golden. Let cool for 3 minutes. Lift up almond; squeeze red decorator gel onto nail bed
  • and press almond back into place, so gel oozes out from underneath. Remove from baking sheets; let cool on racks. Repeat with remaining dough. Enjoy !
VIDEO:




No comments:
Labels:

Scary Witches Finger Cookie Recipe


Scary Witches Finger Cookie Recipe

🧙‍♀️ Scary Witches’ Finger Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional but recommended)

  • 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • Whole almonds (for fingernails)

  • Red food coloring gel (optional)

  • Strawberry or raspberry jam (for “blood”)

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough

  1. Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.

  2. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix until combined.

  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

  4. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

  5. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes so it becomes easier to shape.

2. Shape the Fingers

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Scoop a tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms into a skinny finger shape—make them thinner than you want the final result (they puff slightly when baking).

  3. Press the center gently to create knuckles.

  4. Use a small knife or toothpick to carve lines/wrinkles around the knuckles for a realistic, creepy look.

  5. Press an almond at the tip for a fingernail.

    • Want bloody nails? Brush the bottom of the almond with a little jam before attaching.

3. Bake

  • Place shaped fingers on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, until lightly golden on the edges.

  • Cool completely on a wire rack.

4. Add the Final “Bloody” Details

  • Once cooled, remove the almond, add a dab of jam, and press the almond back in for a gory effect.

  • Brush extra jam around the knuckle cracks if you want them extra spooky.

Tips for Maximum Spookiness

✔ Add a touch of green food coloring into half the dough for moldy witch fingers.
✔ Dip ends in melted chocolate for a “burnt” effect.
✔ Use slivered almonds for creepy cracked nails.
✔ Make some fingers shorter, longer, crooked, or double-jointed!

OTHER RECIPES

A nice witch finger recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup butter,softened
* 1 cup Icing sugar (powdered sugar)
* 1 Egg
* 1 tsp Almond extract
* 1 tsp Vanilla
* 2 2/3 cups Flour
* 1 tsp Salt
* 3/4 cup Almonds, whole blanched
* 1 Tube red decorator gel

INSTRUCTIONS

  • First of all in a bowl, mix together your butter, sugar, egg, vanilla and almond extract.
  • Once well mixed, mix in the flour and salt as well. Then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove a quarter of the dough from the fridge, roll heaping teaspoons of dough into finger shapes for each cookie.
  • And then press an almond on one end of the cookie to look like a fingernail.
  • Squeeze the center of the finger cookie to build a knuckle type shape.
  • Next is to make slashes with a paring knife along the finger is several places to help form the knuckle.
  • Preheat oven to 325F and place witch fingers on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Cook fingers for 20-25 minutes or until they begin to get a golden color.
  • Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes to cool off.
  • Lift up the almond slightly and squeeze red decorator gel under the almond to look like blood. Press the almond back down afterwards.
  • Remove from baking sheets and let cool on a cooling rack.
  • Repeat the cooking process until all the dough has been cooked. The witch finger recipe cookies is ready to serve...great ! Enjoy it !
creepy-witches-fingers-recipe

VIDEO:


2 comments:
Labels:
Subscribe to: Comments (Atom)