Oreo Cookie Thanksgiving Turkeys
Create these delightful Oreo Cookie Thanksgiving Turkeys, a fun and interactive dessert activity perfect for school-aged kids during the holiday season. With layers of cookie and candy, these adorable turkeys bring a festive spirit to your Thanksgiving gathering. Kids can enjoy assembling their own turkey creations and proudly display them at their dinner place settings. These delicious treats are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful dessert that the whole family can savor—if they can resist digging in before dessert time!
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Servings
130
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Oreo Double Stuff cookies
24 (No preparation needed, use directly from the package.)
Miniature peanut butter cups
12 (No preparation needed, use directly from the package.)
Malted milk balls
12 (No preparation needed, use directly from the package.)
Candy corn
1 cup (No preparation needed, use directly from the package.)
Chocolate frosting
4 ounces (No preparation needed, use directly from the container.)
White frosting
4 ounces (No preparation needed, use directly from the container.)
Red food coloring
To taste (No preparation needed, use as needed to achieve desired color.)
Instructions
1
Start by taking one Oreo cookie and placing it flat on a surface to serve as the base of your turkey.
2
Add one teaspoon of chocolate frosting on top of the Oreo to help secure the peanut butter cup.
3
Position one miniature peanut butter cup on its side, ensuring the top and bottom are perpendicular to the base Oreo. Push it gently into the frosting, and add another teaspoon of chocolate frosting on the top of the peanut butter cup.
4
Next, take another Oreo cookie and insert several candy corn pieces into the cream filling along one edge to create the 'feathers'. Arrange them so that the pointy ends are facing down and fanning out from the side of the cookie.
5
Now, stand the second Oreo cookie (the tail) on its edge and press it against the chocolate frosting smeared on the back of the peanut butter cup to secure it in place.
6
Dab a little chocolate frosting on top of the peanut butter cup to serve as the turkey's head. Carefully place a malted milk ball on top of the frosting to complete the head.
7
In a separate small dish, take a small amount of white frosting and mix in a few drops of red food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
8
Using a toothpick dipped in the red-white mixture, create two small dots for eyes on the malted milk ball head, and add a small wattle shape underneath using the same mixture.
9
For the turkey's beak, take a piece of candy corn and pinch off the pointy top. Dip this piece into some chocolate frosting and stick it on the head.
10
Voila! Your Oreo Turkey is complete. Repeat the process to make as many turkeys as desired!
Nutrition Information
5.4g
Fat
19.2g
Carbs
0.8g
Protein
10g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main component of Oreo Cookie Thanksgiving Turkeys?
The main components are Oreo Double Stuff cookies, miniature peanut butter cups, and candy corn.
How many Oreos are needed for each turkey?
Each turkey requires two Oreo cookies: one for the flat base and one for the upright tail.
What are the turkey feathers made of?
The feathers are created by inserting several candy corn pieces into the cream filling of an Oreo cookie.
What is used to make the turkey head?
A malted milk ball is placed on top of the peanut butter cup to serve as the head.
How do you attach the different parts of the turkey?
Chocolate frosting is used as an edible glue to secure the peanut butter cup, the tail Oreo, and the malted milk ball head.
How many calories are in one Oreo Thanksgiving Turkey?
Each turkey contains approximately 130 calories.
Is this recipe suitable for kids?
Yes, it is a fun and interactive holiday activity specifically designed for school-aged kids.
What kind of peanut butter cups should be used?
Miniature peanut butter cups are required for the correct scale of the turkey body.
How do you make the turkey's red wattle?
Mix a few drops of red food coloring into white frosting and apply it using a toothpick.
What serves as the base of the turkey?
One Oreo cookie placed flat on a surface serves as the base.
How do you position the peanut butter cup body?
Place the miniature peanut butter cup on its side so that the top and bottom are perpendicular to the base Oreo.
Why are Oreo Double Stuff cookies recommended?
The extra cream filling in Double Stuff cookies makes it easier to insert and hold the candy corn feathers in place.
How much sugar is in one serving?
There are 10 grams of sugar in each turkey treat.
What is used for the turkey's beak?
The pointy top of a candy corn piece is pinched off and stuck onto the head with frosting to form the beak.
How much fat is in one turkey?
One turkey contains 5.4 grams of fat.
How much protein is in this dessert?
There is 0.8 grams of protein per turkey.
How many carbohydrates are in a single turkey?
Each turkey has 19.2 grams of carbohydrates.
How many turkeys does this recipe make?
Based on the ingredient list (24 cookies and 12 peanut butter cups), this recipe makes 12 turkeys.
What tools are needed for the detailed facial features?
A toothpick is used to create the small dots for eyes and the wattle shape.
Can these be used as Thanksgiving decorations?
Yes, they are perfect for display at dinner place settings for a festive holiday spirit.
What flavor of frosting is best for assembly?
Chocolate frosting is recommended for assembly as it matches the cookie and peanut butter cup colors.
How much candy corn is needed?
You will need approximately 1 cup of candy corn for the feathers and beaks.
Is any baking required for this recipe?
No, this is a no-bake recipe that involves assembly only.
What type of milk balls are used?
Standard malted milk balls are used for the head.
How much frosting is needed in total?
The recipe calls for 4 ounces of chocolate frosting and 4 ounces of white frosting.
How do you create the tail feather fan?
Insert candy corn into the cream with the pointy ends facing down and fanning outward.
What color are the eyes?
The eyes are created using the red-tinted white frosting mixture.
How do you secure the tail Oreo to the body?
Press the edge of the tail Oreo against a smear of chocolate frosting on the back of the peanut butter cup.
Can I use different cookies?
While Oreos are standard, any sandwich cookie with a similar cream filling would work.
What is the first step of instructions?
The first step is placing one Oreo cookie flat on a surface to serve as the base.