Witches’ Fingers Are The Perfect Savory Snack To Serve For Any Spooky Occasion.

Spicy Witches’ Fingers are savory cheese crackers are a fun snack or appetizer for Halloween or any spooky occasion.

When looking for something fun to make for Halloween, I came up with something savory that would be fun to have at a party or cocktails. They are zippy with Tabasco, cayenne pepper, and sharp cheddar cheese. These witches’ fingers made my whole kitchen smell amazing. My neighbor even came by asking what I was baking because it was making her hungry! These witches’ fingers ended up being a little on the chubby side, so imagine they are the witch from Hansel and Grettle or maybe they are the fingers from children that didn’t make it!…lol But they are so very tasty!

The dough can be made in just a couple of minutes in a food processor, and it chills for an hour. They can be shaped easily, and the blanched almonds add an extra crunch and a bit of fun as they look like fingernails. I learned that they bake up better if you chill the finished witches’ fingers for 30 minutes before you bake them, as they won’t spread as much.They will spread a bit with all the cheddar cheese goodness, but they taste so good I’ve left the recipe the way it is.

 For added creepiness to these witches’ fingers and some extra zip, I brushed these with Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce. It makes them look slightly dirty and adds some yummy umami flavor. These savory cookies can easily be made in a more traditional shape. You could even place the blanched almond on the center. They would be perfect served with cocktails or a delicious Bloody Mary.

I ended up with 33 witches’ fingers depending on the size of the fingers you shape you could end up with a few more. These witches’ fingers are the perfect Halloween treat for a savory option. I hope you enjoy these and make some fun for Halloween!

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Spicy Witches’ Fingers

Cook Time

25 mins

 

These savory cheese crackers are a fun snack or appetizer for Halloween or any spooky occasion.

Servings: 33 fingers

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 lb sharp Cheddar finely grated
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 8 tablespoons 1 stick butter, cut into pieces
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 tablespoons ice water
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce such as Tabasco
• 20 Whole blanched almonds

Instructions

Directions

1. Put the Cheddar, flour, butter, salt, smoked paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder in a food processor.
2. Pulse until the mixture resembles sand.
3. Add the ice water and pulse until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°
5. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Or parchment paper
6. Using a sharp knife carefully split the almonds lengthwise to create fingernails.
7. Shape into long finger-like cylinders. Place each cylinder onto the lined baking sheet.
8. Push into one end a blanched almond half or sliced almond like a fingernail into each cylinder.
9. Score the fingers to create wrinkles
10. Combine the Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco in a little bowl or measuring cup
11. Brush with the Tabasco mixture.
12. Let the fingers chill for 30 minutes before baking.
13. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes until the fingers are golden brown.
14. Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.

Recipe Notes

Makes 30-35 fingers