These Witch Fingers Cookies are a gruesome and spooky addition to a Halloween party, and kids absolutely love them too. Unlike most Halloween cookie recipes, these are actually a delicious cookie — buttery shortbread cookies with a hint of almond. I know it’s kind of creepy to display bloody fingers on a dessert table, but it’s Halloween so that’s very much expected. People attending a Halloween party usually think they’re pretty cool! If you’re planning a Halloween menu (for either kids or adults), These are just super fun to display. Place them in a lined container so they’re standing upright and ready for grabbing. Or display them on a platter in spoke fashion. They will be a fun addition to your treat table.
Ingredients needed:
salted butter, at room temperature powdered sugar egg almond extract vanilla extract all purpose flour salt almonds red decorator gel
How to make Witch Finger Cookies:
The complete, printable recipe is at the end of this post. Remove the Witch Finger Cookies from the baking sheets and let them cool on racks (and let the red gel set). This recipe can make up to about 60 cookies.
How to make finger knuckles:
Don’t skip this part! After you squeeze the center of the cookies to create a knuckle shape. Then use a small knife to make several slashes underneath the almond nail bed and on the knuckle too. This helps create more realistic looking finger knuckles and the slashes stay in place after baking.
You really need to use blanched almonds to create a realistic look for the nails on these Witch Finger Cookies. You can sometimes find blanched almonds in bulk bins at specialty markets, but they can be expensive. If you have trouble locating them, follow these instructions for how to blanch almonds.
How to Blanch Almonds:
Place the almonds in a bowl. Pour boiling water over to barely cover the almonds. Let sit for just 1 minute (if you wait longer than that, the almonds will begin to break apart). Drain, rinse quickly under cold water, and drain again. The skins should slip right off. Pat dry. They’re ready for making witches fingers!
Don’t they look creepy and cool? They look like a severed finger, right? I’ve always loved this amazing recipe. I hope you do too. This is a great recipe for the spooky season. Enjoy!
How to store Witches’ fingers cookies:
For best results, store these cookies in a covered container at room temperature. Be sure to let the red gel set completely before storing.
What are the best recipes to make for Halloween parties?
If you’re looking for another favorite Halloween treat recipe, you might also like my Spider Web Eggs or these Eyeball Truffles. Bloody Eyeball Brownies, Black Cat Cookies and Bloody Good Cheesecake are all easy Halloween party choices! And I think my Halloween Sangria would be a perfect addition to a Halloween party.
