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.