Witch Finger Cookies

Halloween is here again. This day marks the end of Summer and beginning of dark, cold Winter. It was believed that the ghosts of the dead come to earth on this day. People set bonfires on hilltops for relighting their hearth fires for the winter and to frighten away evil spirits. They sometimes wore masks and other disguises to avoid being recognized by the ghosts thought to be present.
 
There's a lot of mysterious and interesting stories related to Halloween Day. But over time, Halloween Day has become all about carving Lanterns, Costumes, gathering and feasting.

This year, October 31 2020 is celebrated as Halloween Day. How about making this day a little spooky by preparing some Halloween Special treat😉 Very easy recipe from Panda's Kitchen as Halloween Special "Witch Finger Cookies"

 
 Ingredients :

• 1 Egg (if you are a vegetarian, add 1/4 tsp Vinegar in stead)
• 2-3 drops of Vanilla essence
• 1/2 cup Sugar (as per taste)
• 50gm Butter
• 1 cup Maida
• A pinch of Salt
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
• Some almonds (either peeled or normal)
• Mixed Fruit Jam
  

Recipe Details :

✓ Break the Egg and put in a blender. To this add sugar, butter and vanilla essence. Blend to a smooth paste and transfer to a bowl.

✓ Sieve Maida, baking soda and baking powder to the above bowl. Add a pinch of salt. Mix everything well.

✓ Using hands knead it to make a soft and firm dough. Cover the dough and refrigerate for an hour.

✓ Now take small portions from the dough and roll them in cylindrical shape.

✓ Now give the shape of a finger. I have put knife cuts for veins, squeezed a little from both sides for the shape, used peeled almonds for nail and mix fruit jam for the blood stains.

✓ Transfer to a baking tray. Bake at 160°C for around 6-8 mins. Keep checking in between so that the cookies doesn't get burnt.

✓ Witch Finger Cookies are ready. Let them be cold and serve with some Jam..