Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it's time to start thinking about the perfect dessert to serve. This year, why not try something new and festive? Cookie turkeys are a fun and easy way to add a touch of whimsy to your holiday table.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can create these adorable treats that are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. The best part is that there are endless possibilities for decorating your cookie turkeys, so you can let your creativity shine through. Whether you prefer a classic look with chocolate chips and candy corn feathers, or you want to get creative with sprinkles and frosting, there's a cookie turkey design out there for everyone.
So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to get baking! This article features three delicious cookie turkey recipes that are sure to impress your guests. From classic sugar cookies to festive gingerbread, there's a recipe here for everyone. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure your cookie turkeys turn out perfect. You'll also find a variety of decorating ideas to help you create unique and eye-catching treats.
So, grab your aprons and get ready to bake up a batch of these festive cookie turkeys. They're the perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dessert table, and they're sure to bring a smile to everyone's face.
OREO COOKIE TURKEYS
Build an Oreo turkey with Oreos, candy and frosting. This would be a fun activity for (school-age) kids at a Thanksgiving gathering to put these together. They can display them at their dinner place and eat them for dessert....if they can wait that long. The recipe I am listing will be to make one dozen turkeys.
Provided by Pam-I-Am
Categories Candy
Time 15m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place one Oreo cookie as the base. Put one teaspoon of chocolate frosting on top.
- Place one small peanut butter cup on it's side so that the top and bottom are perpendicular to the base -- and stuck in the frosting. Place a teaspoon of chocolate frosting on the top(widest part) of the p-butter cup.
- For the second cookie. Stick some candy corn into the Oreo 'stuff' along one edge for the feathers -- pointy side down. They should fan out around the edge. If you have trouble doing this, you can help them stick with some white frosting.
- Place this second Oreo cookie (the tail) on it's edge and sticking to a dab of brown frosting on the back of the peanut butter cup.
- Place a dab of chocolate frosting on top of the peanut butter up (for the head). Place a malted milk ball on top for the head.
- Take a small amount of the white frosting in a separate dish. Mix in red food coloring.
- Use a toothpick with the white and red colors to place eyes, and wattle. You can pinch off the small pointy top of a candy corn and dip it in brown frosting for the beak.
- Your turkey is complete!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.3, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 150.9, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 1, Sugar 26.7, Protein 1.9
COOKIE TURKEYS
Folks will gobble up these sweet-tasting turkeys, whether the easy-to-assemble goodies are sold at fund-raisers or featured on holiday tables. "Every Thanksgiving, my cousin makes them out of prepared cookies and candies," says Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place 20 cookies on a flat surface, solid chocolate side down. With frosting attach a chocolate-covered cherry to the top of each base cookie. Position another cookie perpendicular to each base cookie; attach with frosting. , With a dab of frosting, attach one piece of candy corn to the front of each cherry for the head. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- For a crispy turkey: Use a convection oven or air fryer at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- For a chewy turkey: Use a regular oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- To make the turkeys ahead of time, bake them according to the instructions and then let them cool completely. Store the turkeys in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw the turkeys overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 1 hour. Reheat the turkeys in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-12 minutes, or until warmed through.
- To decorate the turkeys, use your favorite sprinkles, candy, or edible markers. You can also use toothpicks to attach feathers or other decorations to the turkeys.
Conclusion:
Cookie turkeys are a fun and festive treat that are perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With a little creativity, you can make cookie turkeys that are sure to impress your friends and family.
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