Stranger Wings – Trendiest Halloween Snack of the Season
These playful finger-shaped cookies are a fun and spooky addition to your Halloween festivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Almond slivers (for fingernails)
- Food coloring (green or other colors, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the whole wheat flour, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Shape the dough into finger-like forms.
- Add an almond sliver at the tip of each cookie.
- Place the shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Color the dough if desired, adding food coloring and mixing thoroughly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best texture. Check cookies around the 12-minute mark to avoid burning.