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Halloween Zombie Fingers Recipe

Halloween Zombie Fingers Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 fingers 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create spooky and delicious Halloween Zombie Fingers cookies that are perfect for your Halloween party. These creepy finger-shaped cookies are lightly sweet, with realistic almond fingernails and a bloody effect created using red gel food coloring or strawberry jam. The dough can be tinted green for an eerie look, adding to the festive vibe while delivering a crunchy, buttery treat that’s fun to make and eat.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Decorations

  • 1/2 cup whole almonds
  • Red gel food coloring or strawberry jam (for blood effect)
  • Green food coloring (optional for dough tint)

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
  2. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, creating a smooth batter base.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a cohesive dough forms. If you desire, add several drops of green food coloring and mix until the dough is evenly tinted for a spooky effect.
  5. Chill Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions. Wrap each piece in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up for easier shaping.
  6. Preheat Oven and Prepare Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  7. Shape Fingers: Take heaping tablespoons of dough and roll them into finger-like shapes that are slightly thinner than an actual finger. Use your fingers to taper the ends and elongate the shape.
  8. Add Almond Fingernails: Press an almond into one end of each finger shape to resemble a fingernail, pressing firmly so it stays in place during baking.
  9. Make Knuckle Details: Use a knife to make small horizontal slashes or cuts along the finger shapes to mimic knuckle creases and add realism.
  10. Bake Cookies: Place the shaped fingers on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until they are lightly golden around the edges.
  11. Add Blood Effect: Remove from the oven and let cookies cool slightly. Carefully lift off the almonds, place a small dab of red gel food coloring or strawberry jam underneath, then replace the almond to create a bloody nail appearance. You can also add small dabs of red gel around the knuckle slashes for extra gore.

Notes

  • For extra creepiness, tint the dough with green food coloring and after baking, darken the knuckle lines with cocoa powder or melted chocolate paste.
  • Using almonds with skin on gives a more realistic and gruesome look to the fingernails.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 finger
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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