Witch Finger Cookies (Spooky Almond Nail Halloween Recipe)

Make Halloween memories with these creepy Witch Finger Cookies! Our family bakes these every October — buttery, crisp cookies shaped like witch fingers, topped with almond “nails” and strawberry jam “blood.” They’re fun for kids and grownups, easy to make, and guaranteed to add drama to your dessert table.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Kids help roll and shape every “finger”
• Pantry staples and quick prep
• Perfect for haunted parties and holiday treats
• Great to make ahead for sharing or gifting

Ingredients for Witch Finger Cookies (Spooky Almond Nail Halloween Recipe)

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Whole blanched almonds (for nails)
• Strawberry jam (for “blood”)

Equipment:

• Mixing bowl
• Electric mixer
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Measuring cups and spoons

Instructions: for Witch Finger Cookies (Spooky Almond Nail Halloween Recipe)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.
3. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
4. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to form a soft dough.
5. Roll pieces of dough into finger-shaped logs. Press an almond into the tip of each to make a “nail.” Use a butter knife to add knuckle marks and wrinkles for realism.
6. Arrange “fingers” on the baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until barely golden.
7. Remove almonds, add jam at each tip for “blood,” and press nails back into the jam so it oozes out.
8. Let cookies cool — and enjoy the spooky show!

Family Serving Ideas:

• Serve after trick-or-treating with mugs of hot cocoa
• Get kids to make personalized witch fingers
• Pack bundles as gifts for teachers or neighbors

Nutrition (per cookie):
Calories: 145 | Fat: 8g | Carbs: 16g | Protein: 3g

Witch Finger Cookies (Spooky Almond Nail Halloween Recipe)

These spooky Witch Finger Cookies are crisp, buttery, and shaped to look like witch fingers with almond “nails” and strawberry jam “blood.” A fun treat for kids and perfect for Halloween parties!

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• – 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• – ¾ cup sugar
• – 1 large egg
• – 1 tsp vanilla extract
• – 2 cups all-purpose flour
• – ½ tsp salt
• – 1 tsp baking powder
• – Whole blanched almonds for nails
• – Strawberry jam for “blood”

Equipment

• – Mixing bowl
• – Electric mixer
• – Baking sheet
• – Parchment paper
• – Measuring cups and spoons

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
3. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into a dough.
4. Roll dough into finger shapes, press an almond into each tip for the “nail,” and make knuckle lines with a knife.
5. Place on baking sheet and bake 15–20 minutes until lightly golden.
6. Remove almonds, add a dab of strawberry jam, and press almonds back in for a bloody effect.
7. Cool before serving.

Notes

Calories: 145 | Fat: 8g | Carbs: 16g | Protein: 3g
Serve on dark plates for extra drama. Great for family baking and spooky parties. You can wrap cookies as festive gifts for Halloween.

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