What are witch finger cookies? If you’re looking for a spooky and delicious treat for Halloween, look no further than these creepy cookies that look like witch fingers. They are easy to make, fun to decorate, and taste great too.
I used an easy shortbread recipe and dyed it green to give these witch fingers a real Halloween make over and almonds for nails. Scroll down to find out how to make them!
Tips for making witch finger cookies?
Shortbread is a simple but delicious treat that can be enjoyed with tea, coffee, or just by itself. Here are some of the secrets to making perfect shortbread every time:
Use good quality butter. Butter is the main ingredient in shortbread, so you want to use the best you can find. Look for unsalted butter that has a high fat content and a rich flavor. Avoid margarine or low-fat spreads, as they will affect the texture and taste of your shortbread.
Chill the dough. After you mix the flour, sugar, and butter together, you want to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help the butter firm up and prevent the dough from spreading too much in the oven. You can also chill the dough after you cut out the shapes, to make them easier to transfer to the baking sheet.
Don’t overwork the dough. Shortbread is supposed to be crumbly and tender, not tough and chewy. To achieve this, you want to handle the dough as little as possible. Use a light touch when kneading and rolling the dough, and don’t add too much flour to prevent sticking. You can also use a food processor to mix the ingredients, but be careful not to overmix.
Bake at a low temperature. Shortbread is not meant to be browned or crispy, but rather pale and soft. To avoid overbaking, you want to bake your shortbread at a low temperature, around 160°C for about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of your cookies. You can check for doneness by gently pressing the surface of the cookies; they should feel firm but not hard.
How to make witch finger cookies?
Cream the icing sugar and butter together .
Add the egg, mix for 1 minute, then add the vanilla extract.
Mix in the flour in stages until combined, do not over mix,
Add the green food colouring.
Wrap the dough in cling film and pop in the fridge for 30 mins.
Roll sausage shapes, then shape into a witch finger shape.
Use a knife to cut lines that look like knuckles.
Push an almond on the top for the nail.
Bake in the oven at 160c fan for 15-20 mins.
Mix the strawberry jam and red food colouring together, gently remove the almond and dip in the jam mix.
