Keto Almond Witch Finger Cookies (Print View)

Low-carb almond cookies shaped like witch fingers—fun, buttery treat ideal for Halloween gatherings.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups blanched almond flour
02 - 1/4 cup coconut flour
03 - 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or preferred keto sweetener
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

→ Decoration

10 - 20 whole blanched almonds
11 - 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar-free strawberry or raspberry jam, optional

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together blanched almond flour, coconut flour, powdered erythritol, baking powder, and fine sea salt until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, cream softened unsalted butter with the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth using an electric mixer or whisk.
04 - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft, uniform dough forms.
05 - Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie. Roll each portion into a finger shape, creating knuckle indentations with fingers or a small knife for detail.
06 - Press a whole blanched almond firmly into one end of each shaped cookie to resemble a fingernail.
07 - Optional: brush a small amount of sugar-free jam at the base of each almond for a realistic 'bloody' effect.
08 - Place cookies on the lined baking sheet, spacing slightly apart. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until edges are just golden.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses wholesome almond and coconut flour
  • Low sugar and grain free for guiltless snacking
  • Quick and easy to shape and bake
  • Customizable spooky touches for holiday flair
02 -
  • Keto friendly with less than one net carb per cookie
  • Gluten free and grain free ideal for sensitive eaters
  • Can be shaped ahead and baked right before serving
03 -
  • Use blanched almond flour for smooth texture Regular almond meal may yield gritty fingers
  • Chill dough for ten minutes before shaping to reduce stickiness
  • Score deep knuckles before baking and gently re deepen them right after baking while cookies are warm for dramatic effect
  • Do not skip the cooling step on the tray Cookies firm up and hold their shape better
  • If you want even more realism gently brush melted coconut oil on fingers for sheen

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