Matcha Witch Finger Cookies

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a cookie sheet by lining with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking soda and baking powder.
3. In a medium bowl, beat together butter and Splenda Magic Baker until smooth and creamy (about 1 minute). Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat again.
4. Add in flour mixture in two batches, beating after each addition. Scoop dough into balls, about 1 1/2 tablespoon size. Roll ball out to a long thin log, shaping like a bony witch finger. Place on the cookie sheet. Using a butter knife, make three slices halfway down the finger where the joint would be. Make three more small slices closer to nail where the smaller joint would be. Using the flat side of the knife, make an indentation for the nail.  Repeat for the rest of the dough, making fingers of all sizes – short and chubby or long and skinny.
5. Place each cookie finger about 3 inches apart.
6. Bake for 7 – 10 minutes, depending on size of Witch Finger. Remove and let cookies cool slightly.
7. For the finger nail, dip the end of each almond slice in the melted dark chocolate, and add to the end of the Witch Finger, pressing it down a bit. Repeat until all of the “fingernails” have been attached.  After cooling completely, move them to a serving tray gently to keep them from breaking. Serve this spooky treat immediately!