Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies Recipe

This recipe makes approximately 16 delicious turkey cookies.

Ingredients:

• 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury Create ‘n Bake refrigerated sugar cookies
• 1 container (16 oz) chocolate creamy frosting
• Candy corn (the star of the show!)
• Orange decorating icing
• Black decorating gel
• Miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Bake: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the sugar cookies according to the package directions. Once baked, let them cool completely on a wire rack. This should take about 20 minutes. Allowing them to cool completely prevents the frosting from melting and ensures the candy corn adheres properly.
2. Frost and Feather: Spoon the chocolate frosting into a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and cut a small hole in one of the bottom corners. This will act as a makeshift piping bag. On each cookie, pipe the frosting along the outer edge of half of the cookie. Immediately arrange candy corn pieces over the frosting to create the turkey’s feathers. The chocolate frosting will act as the “glue” holding the candy corn in place. Experiment with different arrangements of candy corn colors for a more vibrant and unique feather display!
3. Face and Feet: Use the orange decorating icing to pipe a small turkey face and feet onto each cookie. Get creative with the facial expressions! A simple dot for the eye and a small beak will do.
4. Eyes: Use the orange icing to attach the miniature candy-coated chocolate baking bits to the turkey face to create the eyes. Then, use the black decorating gel to pipe a small dot in the center of each candy-coated chocolate bit to create the pupils. This adds a touch of realism and charm to your turkey cookies.

High Altitude Baking Tip: No adjustments needed for high altitude baking for this particular recipe!

These Thanksgiving turkey cookies are a delightful treat that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. The combination of the soft sugar cookie, rich chocolate frosting, and colorful candy corn creates a flavor explosion that will leave everyone wanting more.

Tom the Turkey Cookie Recipe

This recipe makes approximately 12 adorable “Tom the Turkey” cookies.

Ingredients:

• 1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury Create ‘n Bake refrigerated sugar cookies
• 1 cup vanilla creamy ready to spread frosting
• Brown decorating icing
• Candy corn
• Colored sugar crystals and candy sprinkles

Instructions:

1. Shape the Turkeys: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). For each turkey cookie, roll approximately 1 tablespoon of cookie dough into a ball. Place the dough balls on an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Flatten the balls slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass. These will form the body of the turkey.
2. Create the Feathers: Roll approximately 3 teaspoons of dough into 3 oblong balls for each turkey. Place these oblong balls about 1/4 inch apart behind the body, creating the turkey’s feathers. Gently press them onto the cookie sheet to secure them.
3. Head and Feet: Using approximately 1 teaspoon of dough per turkey, shape about 2/3 of the dough into a small head and the remaining 1/3 into feet. Place the head and feet in the appropriate positions on the cookie sheet. A small beak can be formed using a tiny piece of dough pinched to a point.
4. Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 13 minutes, or until they are light golden brown around the edges. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
5. Cool and Decorate: Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for about 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This should take approximately 15 minutes. Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost them with the vanilla frosting and decorate them as desired with the remaining ingredients. Use the brown decorating icing to add details to the feathers, head, and feet. Arrange candy corn around the edges for added flair, and sprinkle with colored sugar crystals and candy sprinkles for a festive touch.

High Altitude Baking Adjustment (3500-6500 ft): In a large bowl, break up the cookie dough. Knead 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour into the dough before shaping the cookies. This helps prevent the cookies from spreading too thin during baking.

These “Tom the Turkey” cookies are a fun and creative way to celebrate Thanksgiving. The combination of different textures and flavors makes them a crowd-pleaser, and they’re sure to be a conversation starter at your holiday gathering.

Tips for Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

• Use Quality Ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cookies will taste! Opt for high-quality frosting and fresh candy corn.
• Don’t Overbake: Overbaked cookies will be dry and crumbly. Keep a close eye on them and remove them from the oven when they are just golden brown around the edges.
• Let the Cookies Cool Completely: Decorating warm cookies will cause the frosting to melt and the decorations to slide off. Be patient and let them cool completely before decorating.
• Get Creative with Decorations: These recipes are just a starting point. Feel free to experiment with different types of frosting, sprinkles, candies, and other decorations to create your own unique turkey cookies.
• Involve the Kids: Baking these cookies is a fun and engaging activity for kids. Let them help with shaping the dough, decorating the cookies, and arranging the candy corn.
• Storage: Store the decorated cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

More Thanksgiving Baking Ideas

Looking for more inspiration for your Thanksgiving baking? Consider these other festive treats:

• Pumpkin Pie Pops
• Pecan Pie Bars
• Apple Crisp Parfaits
• Cranberry Orange Scones
• Gingerbread Turkey Cookies (using a gingerbread cookie base)

Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies!

We hope you enjoy making these fun and festive Thanksgiving turkey cookies! They’re a delicious way to celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Happy Baking, and Happy Thanksgiving!