Frightening Fingers Recipe

Name: Frightening Fingers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes); 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; red decorating gel; 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
red decorating gel
1/2 cup sliced almonds

1
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Divide dough into fourths. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2
Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll into 1-in. balls. Shape balls into 3-in. x 1/2-in. fingers. Using the flat tip of a table knife, make an indentation on one end of each for fingernail. With a knife, make three slashes in the middle of each finger for knuckle.
3
Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 325u00b0 for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 3 minutes. Squeeze a small amount of red gel on nail bed; press a sliced almond over gel for nail, allowing gel to ooze around nail. Remove to wire racks to cool.

1052

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes), 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Frightening Fingers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Frightening Fingers

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