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Witches Fingers

Ingredients

  • 1 1 ⁄4 cups sliced almonds divided
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 ⁄2 cup butter dont subs!, softened
  • 3 ⁄4 cup icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1 ⁄2 cups flour
  • black gel food color
  • food paint brush

Instructions

  • This recipe makes about 36 fingers so reserve 36 nuts for later use; process remaining nuts in food
  • processor until finely ground.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, extract and salt in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually beat in flour. Stir in almond meal. It will be stiff. Divide into 36 balls (about 1 tbsp each)
  • Roll each into fingers and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets that has been greased.
  • Press 1 of the reserved almonds into dough in 1 end of each finger for the fingernail. Use sharp knife to make 3 crosswise slits in top of each finger for the knuckles.
  • Bake at preheated 325 F for 15 to 20 minute or until lightly browned.
  • Cool 3 minute on baking sheet; carefully transfer to wire racks. Cool completely.
  • Once cooled, paint gel food lightly on each nails.
  • Enjoy~