Easy Pilgrim Hat Cookies

Some of my favorite childhood memories are tied to little moments around the holidays — the smell of peanut butter and chocolate, the sound of laughter in the kitchen, and the excitement of helping my mom with special recipes.

Now, I love recreating that same joy with my own kids. Simple, hands-on recipes like these Pilgrim Hat Cookies are exactly the kind of activity that keeps little hands busy and big smiles on everyone’s faces.

So, if you’re looking for a sweet Thanksgiving snack that doubles as a fun family activity, this one’s for you!

How to Make Pilgrim Hat Cookies

These easy cookies come together in minutes — no baking required! They’re great to prep for a crowd or set up as a hands-on craft for kids before Thanksgiving dinner.

Ingredients:

• Fudge Stripe cookies (chocolate side up)
• Peanut butter (or icing, if you prefer)
• Miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
• Reese’s Pieces or M&Ms (for the “buckle”)

Instructions:

Here’s how to make these cute and delicious Pilgrim Hat Cookies.

STEP 1: Prep the Base
Place one Fudge Stripe cookie upside down on a plate, with the chocolate-coated side facing up. This will be the brim of your hat.

STEP 2: Add Peanut Butter or Icing
Spoon or pipe a small circle of peanut butter (or icing) into the center of the cookie. Peanut butter gives the best flavor, but icing works too!

STEP 3: Build the Hat
Press a miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup into the peanut butter or icing — upside down. The slanted sides should taper inward, giving that classic pilgrim hat shape.

STEP 4: Add the Buckle
Use a dab of peanut butter or icing to attach a Reese’s Piece or M&M to the front of the hat as the buckle.

And that’s it! These cute little hats come together in just a few minutes.