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Shortbread Witches Fingers

Spooktacular Shortbread Witches Fingers Easy to Make

These Shortbread Witches Fingers are enchanting treats, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Decoration
  • 0.5 cup Slivered Almonds for decoration
  • 0.25 cup Red Jam optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • plastic wrap
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Sift together flour, cinnamon, and salt, then fold into the butter mixture until combined.
  3. Shape the dough into a rectangle and slice into finger-sized strips.
  4. Pinch the strips to form knuckles and add almond 'nails' at the tips.
  5. Chill the shaped cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes until the bottoms are golden.
  8. Cool the cookies on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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