Transylvania Lady Fingers (aka - Witchy Fingers)

Firmly set in our Halloween traditions, we make these every year for a FHE. They are creepy to look at but incredibly tasty. Usually we add red decorating gel to give it a most delightful "severed" effect, but Smith's was out and I didn't have the energy to run around town looking for some. Try them. Your kids, and your taste buds, will thank you.

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cube butter or margarine, room temp.
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 - 3 cups powdered sugar
• stick pretzels
• sliced almonds
• red decorating gel (optional)

Cream peanut butter, butter, and vanilla together. Add enough powdered sugar to make a workable dough (not too dry but not sticky either). Form dough around pretzel (which acts as the crunchy bone) making sure to indent to make knuckles. Use toothpicks to make creases like real fingers have. Add almond for fingernail. Use red gel for gory look. Can also make stubby toes. ** If the dough gets too dry, add a bit of milk.