Witches' Fingers recipe for Halloween
Makes 16 fingers
Easy
Prep:
Gruesome to look at but gorgeous to eat, this terrifying good Halloween treat is vegan and dairy-free
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- 75g walnuts
- 90g almonds
- 5 prunes
- 3 dried dates
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp honey
- A pinch of saltoptional
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
For decoration
- pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp red fruit puree or jam
Method
step 1
In a food processor, blend the almonds and walnuts until they're almost completely ground. Set the mixture aside
step 2
Now blend the prunes, dates, maple syrup and honey until a paste is formed. Add water if needed
step 3
Add the almond-and-walnut mix, salt, cocoa and spices and blend until a dough forms
step 4
Divide the dough into 3cm-diameter balls and then roll them into finger shapes
step 5
Place a pumpkin seed at the tip of each finger, using small amount of fruit purée or jam
step 6
Keep refrigerated until needed