Thanksgiving just got a whole lot cuter (and tastier!). Forget the elaborate desserts and say hello to these adorable Nutter Butter Turkeys.
These no-bake treats are ridiculously easy to make, using everyone's favorite peanut butter sandwich cookies as the base and candy corn for the feathers!
They're almost too cute to eat...almost!
Looking for pies, cakes, or cookies? Find more Thanksgiving dessert ideas and inspiration here!
With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can create these fun turkeys for classroom parties or your own family gathering.
It might even be fun to set up an area in the kitchen with all the ingredients and let the kids have fun while the grownups chat on Thanksgiving Day!
Looking for more easy desserts for the holidays? Try my collections for Thanksgiving Cookie Recipes and my adorable Turkey Desserts.
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White Chocolate Melting Tips: You can melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Yes, you can burn chocolate in the microwave.
If the candy melts are too thick, add a tiny amount of shortening or paramount crystals to thin them out. Do not add water.
Parchment Paper: Line your work surface with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
Cooling Time: Allow the candy coating and any piped decorations to set completely before handling or assembling the turkeys.
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Substitutions and Variations
- For the round cookies, use any sandwich cookie like Oreos or Golden Oreos.
- Instead of white candy melts, you can use chocolate or vanilla almond bark or chocolate chips.
- You can use red candy melts instead of the red cookie icing when making the turkey's wattle.
- Use "harvest corn" instead of candy corn for a different look for the tail feathers.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Melt the candy melts in 30 second increments in the microwave. Stir in between each until smooth.
Step 2: Separate the round cookies and place on parchment paper.
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Parchment paper is your best friend when making these Nutter Butter turkeys! It prevents sticking, makes cleanup a breeze, and provides a smooth surface for your candy coating decorations to set.
Step 3: Add melted white chocolate on top of the round cookie.
Step 4: Place the peanut shaped Nutter Butter on the bottom half of the round cookie. Refer to the photo.
Step 5: Cover the top part of the round cookie with 5 pieces of candy corn. This will be the the tail feathers.
Step 7: Cut an orange Reese's Pieces in half. Use a dab of white chocolate to stick the beak on right below the eyes.
Step 6: Dab white chocolate on the tops of the Nutter Butters. Then place the candy eyes.
Step 8: Pipe the red cookie icing onto the side of the beak to create the turkey's wattle. Allow to set before serving.
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Recipe FAQ's
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While you can, chocolate chips don't melt as smoothly and may require shortening or paramount crystals to thin them out.
Absolutely! Get creative with sprinkles, different colored candy melts, or even edible glitter.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate: Store the turkey cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 weeks or in the refrigerator for 1 month.
Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container or zip top freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Thaw: Allow the cookies to come to room temperature while still in the container for about 1-2 hours.
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Nutter Butter Turkeys
Equipment
Ingredients
- 24 regular peanut shaped Nutter Butter cookies
- 12 large round Nutter Butter cookies
- ½ cup white candy melts, more as needed
- 120 candy corn pieces
- 48 candy eyeballs
- 12 orange Reese's Pieces, cut in half
- red cookie icing
Instructions
- Melt the white candy wafers in 30-second increments until smooth. Stir at each interval to ensure even heating. Set aside and allow to cool down a bit.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Separate the round Nutter Butter cookies and place on top. (You can scrape off the peanut butter filling or keep it on.)
- Smear a little white chocolate melts onto the round cookie and then place a peanut shaped Nutter Butter on the lower half. Be sure to work quickly before the white chocolate sets. I recommend to work in small batches at a time.
- Add 5 candy corn pieces on top for the feathers and keep them close together. Gently press it down into the white melts to help them stick. The round peanut butter cookie in the back will help to hold the candy corn pieces up and keep it level.
- Use the back of a skewer or use the small tip of a chopstick to dip into the white chocolate then dab a little onto the tops of the Nutter Butters for the turkey's eyes. Immediately add two eyeballs and gently press down to help it stick in place.
- Dip the skewer into the white melts again and then dab a little underneath the eyes. Place a Reese’s Pieces half for the beak, gently pressing down to help it stick.
- Pipe the red cookie icing on one side of the beak for the wattle.
- Allow to set completely before serving, about 15-20 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for 5-10 minutes to speed up the process. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you can’t find the round Nutter Butter cookies, you can use another round sandwich cookie such as Oreos or Golden Oreos or different brand of round peanut butter cookie sandwiches. I have seen Walmart have a Great Value option of it.
- Instead of white candy melts, you can use white chocolate chips or any other color candy melts or type of chocolate desired.
- Instead of red cookie icing to make the wattle, you can melt red candy wafers. Be sure to let it cool a bit before piping so it does not spill out too quickly.
Joanne says
These are adorable!