Witch Fingers

These spooky Witch Fingers are perfect for adding a touch of fun to a Halloween party.

Ingredients

• 100g caster sugar
• 100g butter
• 1 egg yolk
• 200g plain flour
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 20 blanched almonds

Method

1. Place the caster sugar, butter, egg yolk, plain flour, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt in a food processor and whizz until a ball of dough forms.
2. Tear off a golfball-size piece of dough and use your hands to roll into finger-size cylinders - you should be able to make about 20. Place the cylinders on a baking sheet lined with baking paper - leave a little room between them as they will spread during baking. Use a knife to make a few cuts, close together, for the knuckles.
3. Place an almond at the end of each finger and trim away excess pastry around the edge to neaten.
4. Place in the fridge for 30 mins, heat oven to 180C/160F/Gas 4, then bake for 10-12 mins just until firm.