Spooky Witch Finger Cookies

PREPARATION

1. In a mixing bowl, add 225 grams butter, 125 grams icing sugar, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder and beat them well.

2. Add 350 grams all purpose flour and again beat them well.

3. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

4. Take a small portion from the dough and roll it into a thin finger shaped biscuit.

5. Squeeze biscuit near the tip and again near the centre of each to give the impression of knuckles. You can also cut into the dough with a sharp knife at the same points to help give a more finger-like appearance.

6. Press one almond into one end of each biscuit to give the appearance of a long fingernail. 

7. Preheat the oven to 320°F/160°C. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or till golden brown in color.

8. Remove the almond from the end of each biscuit, squeeze a small amount of red icing into the cavity, place the almond again on it.

9. Serve.