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I made mine way too big and did not get the amount of cookies stated in the recipe. They tasted good but tasted better the next day and thereafter.. They seemed to get sweeter the older they got. They looked great! I will make them again. I did put red frosting with some red sprinkles on the other end to show a severed look and make them sweeter. They were a hit at school for my children. Several friends had requested a severed cookie for their lunch.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"I, too have made these several times. They are truly a labor of love but well worth it. After they have come out of the oven, I dusted a little bit of cocoa powder on the knuckles which emphasizes the knuckles and kind of makes them look like they're dirty from digging (up from the grave?!)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldButterfly"},"reviewBody":"I made these as a joke for our ladie's coffee. Mine did spread too much but people got a kick out of them. They taste more like what I would call shortbread than sugar cookies but I sure didn't leave with anything on my cookie plate.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPuzzle"},"reviewBody":"id make it again for its appearance, very gruesome and great for halloween, but would be better w some frosting of some sort, the cookies are rather dry.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"I made these the other day and found they were pretty easy to make. Only problem I had, and it was my fault, they came out looking like thumbs. Ha ha. I will make them again and just shape them better, more like the picture here. They really are cute.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPuzzle"},"reviewBody":"I've made these several times. They are always a huge hit. Kids and adults love them. Thanks for a great recipe. I follow it as is and it's great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanHat"},"reviewBody":"One of my favorites. Easy to make and everyone loves them! The perfect degree of creepiness for Halloween. I just wish I could make them all year long! However, although they look great, I'm not that fond of the flavor personally.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueQuill"},"reviewBody":"This is such a fun recipe but after I made the Fingers, I took a little cocoa powder and brushed it in the slashes to make it a little more creepy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePin"},"reviewBody":"Love this recipe! Easy to make and everyone raves about them. I tint the dough green for witches fingers.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCherries"},"reviewBody":"I first made these for my book group's review of \"Devil in the White City\" They have been a favorite of my daughters for Halloween ever since. They are almost too real for some. (Husband and son). Giant Gold Star for the person who developed the \"creep-tacutlar\" idea!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveMustache"},"reviewBody":"These were easy and fun to make, but I have to agree, they aren't sweet enough. I did my fingers green and, with a toothpick, spread chocolate frosting on the knuckles and wrinkles then spread it so it didn't goop up. It looked neat and it added a little more flavor. I wish I could submit a photo.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBucket"},"reviewBody":"These turned out great! They are not as sweet as some sugar cookies.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPumpkin"},"reviewBody":"These cookies are great for all kids, young and old. I made a batch of these when I was working with my church youth group, and the teens just loved them. They didn't think they were eatible at first! So I ate one and showed them they were really cookies. Some of the girls still wouldn't try one. They look so real...how fun!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBike"},"reviewBody":"Do these cookies spread at all?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveRocket"},"reviewBody":"I have made witch finger cookies before and they were so cute. I couldn't remember where I found the recipe so when the Taste Recipes recipe popped up when I searched I thought I couldn't go wrong. However, these spread out and did not retain the shape of a finger even after chilling the dough a couple of hours. I realize now that it was because of the baking powder. I went and looked at other versions and I think the one I had great success with did not have any leavening of any sort.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-10-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGuitar"},"reviewBody":"I made these last year and they were a hit at the office, and with my friends, both for looks and taste. I had to make another batch.MAA","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeGlasses"},"reviewBody":"These are awesome! Was asked to bring \"finger\" food to a Halloween party. They were a hit!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleButton"},"reviewBody":"Made a batch for my family and friends and they were a hit - everyone loved them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"16794","romance_copy_dek":"These cookies have become somewhat famous at the school our children attend. 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I have made witch finger cookies before and they were so cute. I couldn't remember where I found the recipe so when the Taste Recipes recipe popped up when I searched I thought I couldn't go wrong. However, these spread out and did not retain the shape of a finger even after chilling the dough a couple of hours. I realize now that it was because of the baking powder. I went and looked at other versions and I think the one I had great success with did not have any leavening of any sort.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"10\/26\/2016 16:40","GUID":"f2bd2c20ca344a819c13107cfd5a635d","MemberId":2647241,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"cynkuen","SubmittedDate":"10\/26\/2016 16:40"},{"Comment":"
These are delicious and kids, young & old get a kick out of eating them. I also had issues with them spreading during baking but found that if I form them into a roll and don't push too hard when making the creases, they stay finger shaped. I like to add 2 drops of blue and 2 of green food coloring for that \"dead\" look. I also pick the craggy almond slices since not many witches get manicures ;).<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"10\/24\/2016 17:30","GUID":"C5A68D32981D43BF92884A303E86A502","MemberId":621605,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cooks46","SubmittedDate":"10\/24\/2016 17:30"},{"Comment":"
I made these as a joke for our ladie's coffee. Mine did spread too much but people got a kick out of them. They taste more like what I would call shortbread than sugar cookies but I sure didn't leave with anything on my cookie plate.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"10\/29\/2015 15:07","GUID":"53398AE8F242487680FA9A8C47A99C65","MemberId":797539,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Cook_aholic","SubmittedDate":"10\/29\/2015 15:07"},{"Comment":"
These were easy and fun to make, but I have to agree, they aren't sweet enough. I did my fingers green and, with a toothpick, spread chocolate frosting on the knuckles and wrinkles then spread it so it didn't goop up. It looked neat and it added a little more flavor. I wish I could submit a photo.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2015 08:28","GUID":"72161a5f33954d4bbec57b7a67e64f25","MemberId":8582731,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"PhillyGirl64","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2015 08:27"},{"Comment":"
Made a batch for my family and friends and they were a hit - everyone loved them!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/26\/2015 20:29","GUID":"e6d5f29a074c407f9ff0d7100194f399","MemberId":6487252,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jennerick","SubmittedDate":"10\/26\/2015 20:29"},{"Comment":"
Tried making these with my grandson and was totally disappointed. They came out of the oven looking more like mummies than fingers. They spread so much even after putting them in the freezer for 20 minutes before baking. Will not use this recipe again.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"10\/19\/2015 14:30","GUID":"57a6ef01edd64dfeab403c3190462bb5","MemberId":7006298,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"Maddie671","SubmittedDate":"10\/19\/2015 14:30"},{"Comment":"
The dough was easy to work with. I used gluten free cup4cup flour. I made mine way too big and did not get the amount of cookies stated in the recipe. They tasted good but tasted better the next day and thereafter.. They seemed to get sweeter the older they got. They looked great! I will make them again. I did put red frosting with some red sprinkles on the other end to show a severed look and make them sweeter. They were a hit at school for my children. Several friends had requested a severed cookie for their lunch.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"10\/26\/2015 11:41","GUID":"ee80c53386b34a569699015fab50028c","MemberId":5924001,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"PenelopeWin","SubmittedDate":"10\/18\/2015 11:21"},{"Comment":"
I made these the other day and found they were pretty easy to make. Only problem I had, and it was my fault, they came out looking like thumbs. Ha ha. I will make them again and just shape them better, more like the picture here. They really are cute.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"10\/29\/2014 12:14","GUID":"aa39d43f2b5340e9aaf33e5713c2a21a","MemberId":5191012,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"4Huskers","SubmittedDate":"10\/29\/2014 12:13"},{"Comment":"
If you break a cookie as I have done, just "glue" it back together with red icing. THe finger looks even scarier.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f0da38a1d41d40e684f8e9be4abd2805","MemberId":1207340,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"donron","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2013 20:22"},{"Comment":"
Do these cookies spread at all?<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"","GUID":"49c30e4138c1428195ca54db9f3f587d","MemberId":5601302,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ericafm","SubmittedDate":"10\/21\/2013 13:01"},{"Comment":"
I, too have made these several times. They are truly a labor of love but well worth it. After they have come out of the oven, I dusted a little bit of cocoa powder on the knuckles which emphasizes the knuckles and kind of makes them look like they're dirty from digging (up from the grave?!)<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"","GUID":"c053372230f4414d8227421c8131a962","MemberId":6352126,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"brandyhannah","SubmittedDate":"10\/14\/2013 13:59"},{"Comment":"
This is such a fun recipe but after I made the Fingers, I took a little cocoa powder and brushed it in the slashes to make it a little more creepy.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"10\/09\/2012 10:45","GUID":"85b9c54fd6bf48ee83ca46ac9b821da7","MemberId":4953690,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"maamapat","SubmittedDate":"10\/09\/2012 10:45"},{"Comment":"
I've made these several times. They are always a huge hit. Kids and adults love them. Thanks for a great recipe. I follow it as is and it's great.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"09\/04\/2012 03:43","GUID":"4A269133C6BA4914B7C59B9C139D762D","MemberId":1156384,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"christmasbaby","SubmittedDate":"09\/04\/2012 03:43"},{"Comment":"
id make it again for its appearance, very gruesome and great for halloween, but would be better w some frosting of some sort, the cookies are rather dry.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"11\/02\/2011 15:12","GUID":"5998ea44d6d04128be8d001a3875e3e2","MemberId":2934264,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"kat83","SubmittedDate":"11\/02\/2011 15:12"},{"Comment":"
These are awesome! Was asked to bring "finger" food to a Halloween party. They were a hit!!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2011 10:01","GUID":"E0C36A08EFC94270964D2156FE771BFF","MemberId":357747,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MaryIda","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2011 10:01"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"10\/24\/2011 21:35","GUID":"db8918deeb434ed0bbd0aceabd93fed7","MemberId":6298183,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JenniferMortvedt","SubmittedDate":"10\/24\/2011 21:35"},{"Comment":"
One of my favorites. Easy to make and everyone loves them! The perfect degree of creepiness for Halloween. I just wish I could make them all year long! However, although they look great, I'm not that fond of the flavor personally.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"10\/26\/2010 13:59","GUID":"bb0cef799d514789a5764e1840f090bf","MemberId":3524124,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ashleyvictoria19","SubmittedDate":"10\/26\/2010 13:59"},{"Comment":"
This is one of my MOST requested recipes!<\/p>
\u2665 it!<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"09\/26\/2010 06:40","GUID":"453258EF7EA247A699E000B9580980CE","MemberId":4269313,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Kathilee5","SubmittedDate":"09\/26\/2010 06:40"},{"Comment":"
These cookies are great for all kids, young and old. I made a batch of these when I was working with my church youth group, and the teens just loved them. They didn't think they were eatible at first! So I ate one and showed them they were really cookies. Some of the girls still wouldn't try one. They look so real...how fun!<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"09\/20\/2010 20:37","GUID":"61edac8da9c5477db9ac65205da417cb","MemberId":1537566,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"beckihomecki","SubmittedDate":"09\/20\/2010 20:37"},{"Comment":"
I first made these for my book group's review of \"Devil in the White City\" They have been a favorite of my daughters for Halloween ever since. They are almost too real for some. (Husband and son). Giant Gold Star for the person who developed the \"creep-tacutlar\" idea!<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"10\/31\/2009 11:26","GUID":"99d9b3110c2d4b88acddcbff7438ce3b","MemberId":4548004,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cruisen","SubmittedDate":"10\/31\/2009 11:29"},{"Comment":"
These turned out great! They are not as sweet as some sugar cookies.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"10\/30\/2009 10:59","GUID":"EEC7867DBC954D98A2E229F94ECF3EB3","MemberId":445154,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"monafreeman","SubmittedDate":"10\/30\/2009 10:59"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"10\/29\/2009 22:31","GUID":"6ab8c356189b4417a70a3d9f17889e97","MemberId":3136555,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Kathi Shiver","SubmittedDate":"10\/29\/2009 22:31"},{"Comment":"
Love this recipe! Easy to make and everyone raves about them. I tint the dough green for witches fingers.<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"10\/16\/2009 12:07","GUID":"1f1cfbf9f0ad40bab23b991efe4f7b2d","MemberId":4315865,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kel dehnert","SubmittedDate":"10\/16\/2009 12:07"},{"Comment":"
I make these cookies for our church coffee hour between services on Sunday. Although a mostly adult group, everyone goes crazy over them and they taste great too!<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"","GUID":"48fa21d2608b4bc486e94d2ceffde9b7","MemberId":3471408,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"mumser","SubmittedDate":"09\/11\/2009 19:36"},{"Comment":"
I found this recipe years ago and have been making them every Halloween since. They are just too cute and the cookie recipe is very good. Love the almond flavor. Definitely a 5 star recipe and very easy to make!<\/p>
Patti Stagner<\/p>
Ardmore, TN<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"","GUID":"25e308a48b90407bb0a1b551c2858329","MemberId":3864883,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Patti924","SubmittedDate":"09\/03\/2009 17:02"},{"Comment":"
I was looking through your recipes and came across this one.I too have been making these for years and they are always a big hit at Halloween parties. They are always requested by friends. The grandchildren love them. I give them a 5 star rating.<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"","GUID":"919e11f8c8424539a18a3e1f1f5eb39b","MemberId":3926760,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Gramma Cariol","SubmittedDate":"06\/05\/2009 00:59"},{"Comment":"
I have made these cookies several years. When my granddaughter was in 3rd grade I took a batch to her Halloween party at school. The boys loved them. Halloween is a favorite holiday for me. It is so fun to make something spooky. Maybe I am strange, but at 70 years old I will probably still celebrate. I am thinking of making these with the grandkids when I \"baby\"sit tomorrow with them. They are now 7, 8, and 10. What a fun recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"","GUID":"A2EFCD7748F6636605DCB980EDB21B0C","MemberId":202068,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"MsLucy","SubmittedDate":"10\/23\/2008 19:43"},{"Comment":"
I made these last year and they were a hit at the office, and with my friends, both for looks and taste. I had to make another batch.<\/p>
MAA<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"10\/18\/2008 18:19","GUID":"e8d08cae0b494161aa414eb6a35dbc5e","MemberId":2634065,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Cocoflower","SubmittedDate":"10\/18\/2008 18:16"},{"Comment":"
These cookies are awesome! I started making them for Halloween many years back when this recipe first appeared in TOH and they've been a HIT ever since! Easy, delicious, fun, and like a ghost, they disappear fast!<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"10\/02\/2008 11:17","GUID":"ea4be551141045bfb1f9544adcbf8d7f","MemberId":2830636,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"w.pender62","SubmittedDate":"10\/02\/2008 11:15"},{"Comment":"
What a cute idea, these would be great at Halloween.<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"","GUID":"2E5266B7AE614C2C8B1084AEFECEA2AD","MemberId":242875,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Tipster","SubmittedDate":"02\/01\/2008 11:41"},{"Comment":"
Try standing these fingers up in a see-through bowl with raspberry cake drizzle in the bottom and up the sides of the bowl for a \"bloody\" effect. The raspberry compliments these cookies wonderfully! These were a great hit with both kids & adults at our Halloween driveway party!!!<\/p>","CommentId":32,"DateRated":"","GUID":"ffe135e49b934c4395d9ed231cc1176b","MemberId":1580321,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"jtheoharous","SubmittedDate":"02\/01\/2008 11:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":33,"DateRated":"11\/03\/2006 14:59","GUID":"b39debd86d9948a1be2c8536b7a28ce2","MemberId":1371799,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"momof3boysinok","SubmittedDate":"11\/03\/2006 14:59"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":34,"DateRated":"11\/02\/2006 10:02","GUID":"f630752f0b8043e7b3609d3e7c4b051e","MemberId":1580408,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"susan","SubmittedDate":"11\/02\/2006 10:02"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":35,"DateRated":"10\/30\/2006 09:58","GUID":"f48c398e192047bbafa20ba2beb82b45","MemberId":1504224,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Mary Anne","SubmittedDate":"10\/30\/2006 09:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":36,"DateRated":"02\/04\/2006 10:23","GUID":"9108daaeeb344707a9fd2e76f4300363","MemberId":1140773,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Norleen","SubmittedDate":"02\/04\/2006 10:23"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":37,"DateRated":"11\/29\/2005 14:39","GUID":"9a134b4a3961414e915aa9eabc78e51d","MemberId":1015326,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hada53570","SubmittedDate":"11\/29\/2005 14:39"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51298,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43663,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311758,"name":"Cookies","slug":"cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311693,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"From easy to decadent to downright delicious, these cookie recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find all of your favorites, including chocolate chip, peanut butter, snickerdoodles and more.","parent":310796,"count":2997,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Frightening Fingers"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n