Head Start on Halloween!

I know Halloween is not here yet but, I just couldn't help myself when I came across this witch finger cookie sheet. What could be more delicious than biting into a ghoulish witch's index finger? The pan is Wilton brand and offers two different recipes on the back for nail bitingly good witch finger cookies.

The recipe is actually really simple, but it yields a lot. It's supposed to make only 3 dozen, however I managed to get 40 total which is perfect for handing out to friends in grab bags. But, timing is everything, make sure you make this early in the day or you might be making fingers all night long.

If you really want them to stand out put some food coloring in the dough to change it to that classic wicked witch color. And don't be afraid to really work the dough with your hands, it really helps incorporate all of the ingredients. Also try sticking sliced almonds on the ends of the fingers to make nails. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:
2 sticks of butter, soften
1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of almond extract
2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray pan cavities with vegetable spray.

2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until well blended. Add egg and both extracts; mix well. Combine flour and salt to butter mixture. Beat until well blended. (optional- add food coloring to dough and knead until combined).

3. Press dough into cavities, filling 2/3 full. Bake for 9-10 minute or until light brown around edges. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Turn pan over and lightly tap out. Transfer to cooling rack.

4. Decorate! I used some candy melts as glue and pasted almond slices onto each finger tip.

Take a look at how I made these at the link below:

Witch Finger Cookies