Severed Finger Cookies Recipe

Name: Severed Finger Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Red Food Coloring; 16 whole Almond Halves; 2 whole Eggs, Divided; 1/2 cups Room Temperature Butter; 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar; 5 Tablespoons White Sugar; 1/4 teaspoons Almond Extract; 1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 1-3/4 cup All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 cups Cherry Pie Filling

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Red Food Coloring
16 whole Almond Halves
2 whole Eggs, Divided
1/2 cups Room Temperature Butter
1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
5 Tablespoons White Sugar
1/4 teaspoons Almond Extract
1/4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1-3/4 cup All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 cups Cherry Pie Filling

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["1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets.", "2. Place red food coloring in a bowl. Add almond halves and let sit until almonds are a deep red color.", "3. Separate one egg. Set egg white aside. Beat butter, sugars, egg (and additional yolk), almond extract and vanilla extract in a bowl with a handheld mixer. Once creamed, gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt until fully mixed. The mixture will be thick in consistency.", "4. Wrap dough in wax paper or plastic wrap and place in the fridge to cool for about 30 minutes.", "5. Once dough has chilled, split in half. Keep the half you aren't using chilled in the fridge while you work.", "6. On a lightly floured surfance, place the dough and break into pieces (less than an inch wide) and form fingers. Using the back of a small knife, make small ""knuckle"" indents and squeeze cookie gently in where the knuckle should be. Place the almond on the top of the finger and make a few additional indents underneath the almond.", "7. Gently brush the finger with egg white and bake for about 15 minutes or until fingers are golden brown.", "8. Drizzle cherry pie filling (mashed) over the ends of the fingers to make them appear severed. Dip fingers in additional filling and enjoy!"]

2816

kcal

Calories

228

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Red Food Coloring, 16 whole Almond Halves, 2 whole Eggs, Divided, 1/2 cups Room Temperature Butter, and more.

Yes, Severed Finger Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Severed Finger Cookies

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