Cookie Turkeys for Thanksgiving

Learn how to make Cookie Turkeys for Thanksgiving with our simple step-by-step guide. These adorable treats are perfect for a holiday craft or a festive snack that kids and adults alike will love!

There are certain things that just form core memories in your brain. I am so lucky that I had a mom who made so many efforts to do special things for my sister and I while we were growing up. I have a lot of fun memories of crafts and activities that we did.

One specific memory around Thanksgiving is that she would always set up a station for the kids to make these cookie turkeys.

I remember how silly they were, and gathering around wiht my cousins, mostly eating M&Ms, and crafting lopsided, goofy looking turkeys.

I remember one cousin who loved to bite their heads off first.

So many happy memories, and I hope to pass that same experience onto my kids.

So, get ready to gobble up some fun with this adorable and tasty project—Turkey Cookies for Thanksgiving!

Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to bring to a Thanksgiving gathering or a fun edible craft to entertain the kids at the dinner table, these turkey cookies are sure to be a hit.

Here’s how you can make these festive treats that double as delightful table decorations.

How to Make Turkey Cookies for Thanksgiving

These cookies are not only delicious but also super cute and perfect for getting everyone in the Thanksgiving spirit. Plus, they’re easy enough for kids to help make!

Ingredients:

• Nutter Butter cookies
• White icing (in a piping bag or squirt bottle)
• Candy eyeballs
• Mini M&Ms (orange/yellow for the beak, red for the gobbler, can also use for eyes)
• Regular-sized Reese’s cups (unwrapped)
• Fudge Stripe cookies (chocolate frosted side up)
• Candy corn for the feathers

Instructions:

STEP 1: Prepare the Turkey’s Face:

Take a Nutter Butter cookie and apply a small amount of white icing to one side.

Attach two candy eyeballs near the top and two mini M&Ms—one orange/yellow for the beak right below the eyes, and one red on the side for the gobbler.

STEP 2: Add the Turkey’s Body:

Apply a dab of icing to the back of the Nutter Butter and attach an unwrapped regular-sized Reese’s cup.

STEP 3: Set the Base:

Apply icing to the bottom of the Reese’s-Nutter Butter assembly. Then, attach it to the top of a Fudge Stripe cookie, using the cookie’s chocolate frosted side up as the base to help it stand.

STEP 4: Attach the Feathers:

Use icing to stick candy corn to the back of the Reese’s cup, pointing outward to resemble turkey feathers.

STEP 5: Let It Dry:

These turkey cookies can be a bit floppy at first, so let the icing dry completely. Be generous with the icing, especially at the base, to ensure your turkey stands well. Once dry, the cookies will be secure and ready to display.

These turkey cookies are great for pre-making and bringing to a Thanksgiving party or for setting up as an edible craft for the kids at the dinner table. They’re sure to bring smiles and a festive touch to your holiday celebration.

Get Your Free Printable!

To make your Thanksgiving even more fun, especially for the little ones, don’t forget to download my free printable kids’ Thanksgiving activity placemats.

These placemats are perfect for keeping kids entertained and engaged during the holiday meal.

So grab your ingredients and get started on these delightful turkey cookies.

They’re the perfect combination of tasty and cute—a festive treat everyone will love.

Happy Thanksgiving and happy crafting!

Thanks for reading!

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Morgan

Hey there, I’m Morgan, the creative mind behind CelebratingWithKids.com! As a parent of two lively little ones, I’ve made it my mission to turn ordinary days into extraordinary adventures, sharing playful activities, thoughtful toy reviews, and delightful printables to help families celebrate every moment together. 🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎈

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