This Halloween, I’m conjuring up a spine-chilling treat that’s sure to cast a spell on vegans and non-vegans alike: Vegan Witch Finger Cookies with Bloody Raspberry Sauce!
The Spell Book (Ingredients)
For the Witch Finger Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- Whole blanched almonds for “fingernails”
- Vegan chocolate chips for attaching “nails”
For the Bloody Raspberry Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Brewing Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large cauldron (or mixing bowl), cream together the vegan butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and almond milk, mixing well.
- Cast the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the Fingers: Divide the dough into finger-sized portions. Roll each piece into a finger shape, pinching in the middle to create knuckles. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add the Nails: Press an almond into one end of each cookie to create the “nail”. Refrigerate the cookies for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the chilled cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Bloody Raspberry Sauce: While the cookies cool, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes, then stir in the cornstarch mixture. Cook until thickened.
- Final Touches: Once cooled, melt vegan chocolate chips and use to secure the almond “nails” in place. For an extra gruesome effect, paint some “blood” (raspberry sauce) around the nails.
Serving Your Spooky Creation
Arrange your witch fingers on a dark platter, their pale, knobby forms reaching out ominously. Place a bowl of the vibrant red raspberry “blood” nearby for dipping. Watch as your guests’ eyes widen with a mix of horror and delight!
The cookies offer a satisfying crunch, giving way to a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness that’s perfectly complemented by the tart, fruity notes of the raspberry sauce. It’s a taste sensation that’s to die for!
Ready to bewitch your taste buds? Give this vegan Halloween treat a try and share your spooky creations with us! Don’t forget to check out our Vegan Baking Tips for more plant-based magic in the kitchen.
Happy haunting and happy baking! 🎃👻🍪
