Finger Cookies

Finger Cookies
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Finger Cookies a try. One serving contains 70 calories, 1g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 50. Head to the store and pick up flour, egg, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

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In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy.
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Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract and mix well.
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Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and beat until completely mixed.
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Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F.
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With your hands, roll a heaping tablespoon of dough into a finger shape for each cookie. If the dough gets sticky and hard to work with, put it back in the refrigerator for a little while.
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Place fingers on an ungreased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart.
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Use a butter knife to make knuckle marks on the finger cookies. Slightly flatten the front of the finger to create a nail.
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Bake 20-25 minutes, until fingers are slightly golden.
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Remove from the oven and let cool. Meanwhile, prepare the Icing Glue.
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Mix together powdered sugar and water in a small bowl until the consistency is similar to that of a paste.
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Attach almond slice fingernails to the tips of the fingers with Icing Glue.
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Let glue dry for about 30 minutes.
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From The Secret Life of Food
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Published by Hyperion/Melcher Media , Reprinted with permission from Melcher Media
DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings50
Health Score0
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