Thanksgiving Turkeys Cookies

Bring a playful twist to your holiday dessert table with these delightful Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies! Perfectly combining fun and flavor, these festive cookies are made from buttery, melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookie dough and decorated with melted chocolate, candy eyes, vibrant icing, and candy corn to resemble adorable turkeys. With easy-to-follow steps and requiring just 35 minutes from prep to finish, they’re a creative treat that’s sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Whether you’re adding charm to your Thanksgiving gathering or crafting edible gifts, these whimsical turkey cookies are as entertaining to make as they are to eat. Make your holiday unforgettable with these charming Thanksgiving-themed sweets!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 24 pieces Candy eyes
• 48 pieces Candy corn
• 1 tube Red icing
• 1 tube Yellow icing

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and mix until fully incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Step 6

Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 7

Use a round cookie cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out 24 circles and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8

Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool completely.

Step 9

Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.

Step 10

Use the melted chocolate as glue to attach two candy eyes near the top of each cookie to create the turkey's face.

Step 11

Draw a small beak below the eyes using yellow icing and a wattle (the red dangly part) using the red icing.

Step 12

Attach 3-4 candy corn pieces in a fan shape on the upper back of each cookie with melted chocolate to form the turkey's feathers.

Step 13

Let the decorated turkey cookies sit for about 30 minutes to allow the icing and chocolate to set.

Step 14

Serve and enjoy your festive Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies with family and friends!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1357.2 grams (1357.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5777

Total Fat 158.10g	203%
Saturated Fat 88.60g	443%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 468mg	156%
Sodium 3112mg	135%
Total Carbohydrate 1068.50g	389%
Dietary Fiber 19.50g	70%
Total Sugars 752.40g
Protein 49.90g	100%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 101mg	8%
Iron 19mg	105%
Potassium 448mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.1%

Protein: 3.4%

Carbs: 72.5%