Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies: Delight in a Festive Treat!
Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for celebrating the holiday season. These cookies are shaped like turkeys and decorated with colorful icing and candy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup royal icing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Use royal icing to create turkey designs and add candy corn for feathers.
Notes
- Make sure to let the cookies cool completely before decorating to prevent the icing from melting.
- Feel free to customize the decorations with different candies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.