Nutter Butter turkeys are a fun, no-bake Thanksgiving treat that’s easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings.
In todays recipe our favorite Nutter Butter cookies are decorated and changed into adorable turkey cookie treats with candy eyes, Reese’s chocolate and candy corn.
Perfect for kids and adults alike, these festive no-bake treats will be the hit of your dessert table.
Love festive treats? You'll love these adorable Rolo Pretzel Turkeys and reindeer Oreos too!
Easy nutter butter cookies recipe
If you’re looking for a delightful Thanksgiving dessert that’s as easy as it is adorable, Nutter Butter turkeys are the perfect pick. These cute turkey cookie treats use simple ingredients to turn ordinary Nutter Butter cookies into festive little turkeys, ideal for holiday fun.
With no baking required, they’re a quick way to add a creative twist to your dessert table, giving everyone a reason to smile.
Recipe Highlights
- Easy and No-Bake: With no baking involved, these treats come together fast and are beginner-friendly.
- Kid-Friendly Activity: Nutter Butter turkeys are perfect for kids to help with, making holiday prep fun for the whole family.
- Festive and Fun: These turkey cookies add a festive touch to any Thanksgiving gathering.
- Customizable: Easily swap out ingredients to match what you have on hand or your personal preferences.
Ingredients
- Round shaped nutter butter cookies
- Peanut shaped nutter butter cookies
- White candy melts
- Candy corn
- Candy eyes
- Red cookie icing
- Orange Reese's pieces
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- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
How to make nutter butter turkey cookies
Melt the Candy Wafers: Microwave the white candy wafers in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Prepare the Cookies: Line a baking tray with parchment. Separate the round cookies, and keep or remove the filling as you prefer.
Create the Base: Spread melted chocolate on each round cookie,
Next place a peanut-shaped Nutter Butter on the lower half. Work quickly to prevent hardening.
Add Feathers: Press 5 candy corn pieces into the chocolate at the top, close together for support.
Attach Eyes: Use a skewer dipped in melted chocolate to add two candy eyes to the top of each Nutter Butter.
Add the Beak: Dab chocolate below the eyes and attach half a Reese’s Pieces for the beak.
Pipe the Snood: Add a line of red icing next to the beak for the snood.
Set and Serve: Let the turkeys set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature, or chill for 5-10 minutes to speed up. Enjoy!
How to store
To keep your Nutter Butter turkey cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If your kitchen is warm, consider refrigerating them to prevent the chocolate and candy decorations from melting. Be sure to layer with wax paper if stacking.
Helpful Tips
- Prep All Ingredients: Set up all your decorating supplies before starting for a smooth process.
- Use Melted Chocolate as “Glue”: A small amount of melted chocolate works as glue to attach decorations securely.
- Keep It Simple: Don’t stress over perfection, each turkey’s unique look adds to its charm!
FAQs
Yes! Make them up to 3 days ahead and store in an airtight container.
Use a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 15-second intervals and stirring between, to avoid burning.
Freezing is not recommended, as the candy decorations may change texture when thawed.
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- Chocolate acorn treats
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Nutter Butter turkeys are a fun, no-bake holiday treat that will bring joy to your Thanksgiving dessert spread.
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Nutter Butter turkeys
Equipment
- Baking tray or board, for easy transport to fridge
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 12 large Nutter Butter cookies
- 24 Nutter Butter cookies
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (more as needed)
- 120 Candy corn
- 48 Candy eyes
- ¼ cup Orange Reese’s pieces (cut in half use more as needed)
- Red cookie icing
Instructions
- Melt the white candy wafers in the microwave on a low or defrost setting in 30-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. Once melted, let it cool slightly before using
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on a baking tray. Separate the round Nutter Butter cookies and arrange them on the tray. You can choose to keep the peanut butter filling or remove it.
- Spread a bit of the melted white chocolate onto each round cookie, then position a peanut-shaped Nutter Butter on the lower half. Work in small batches to prevent the chocolate from hardening too soon.
- Press 5 pieces of candy corn into the white chocolate on top of each cookie, grouping them closely to form feathers. The round cookie base helps support the candy corn so it stays upright.
- GUse the end of a skewer or a small chopstick tip to dab a bit of white chocolate on the upper part of each Nutter Butter. Quickly add two candy eyes, pressing gently to secure.
- Dip the skewer back into the melted chocolate and place a small dab under the eyes. Attach half of a Reese’s Pieces candy as the beak, pressing it lightly to ensure it sticks.
- Add the Snood: Pipe a small line of red cookie icing beside the beak to create the turkey’s snood (or wattle).
- Allow the turkeys to set for 15-20 minutes at room temperature, or refrigerate them for 5-10 minutes to speed up the process. Enjoy these adorable holiday treats!
Notes
- If round Nutter Butter cookies aren’t available, you can substitute with any round sandwich cookie, like Oreos, Golden Oreos, or another brand of peanut butter sandwich cookies. Walmart and Aldi carry the round store brand versions
- For the white candy melts, feel free to use white chocolate chips or any color of candy melts or chocolate you prefer.
- To create the wattle (or snood) without red cookie icing, you can use melted red candy wafers or red frosting. Place in a piping bag, snip a small tip, and pipe. If using candy melts, let them cool slightly before piping to prevent them from flowing too fast.
