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Frightening Fingers
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1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Red decorating gel
1/2 cup sliced almonds
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and extracts.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Divide dough into fourths. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to
handle. Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll into 1-in. balls. Shape
balls into 3-in. x 1/2-in. fingers. Using the flat tip of a table knife, make an
indentation on one end of each for fingernail. With a knife, make three slashes
in the middle of each finger for knuckle. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased
baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool
for 3 minutes. Squeeze a small amount of red gel on nail bed; press a sliced
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