Description
Creepy green Halloween cookies shaped like witch fingers with jam nails instead of almonds. Nut-free and perfect for parties!
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Green food coloring (or 2 tbsp matcha powder)
½ cup red jam (raspberry, strawberry, or cherry)
Instructions
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
Mix in egg and vanilla.
Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Add green coloring.
Chill dough 30 minutes.
Shape into fingers, mark knuckles with a knife.
Bake at 350°F for 15–18 minutes.
Cool, then spoon jam onto tips to form nails.
Notes
Use matcha for natural green color.
Thick jam works best to hold shape.
Freeze unbaked dough up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Party Food
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 135 kcal per cookie