How to Make Cute Turkey Oreos for Thanksgiving

Turkey Oreos are a fun and easy Thanksgiving treat made by decorating Oreo cookies to look like adorable little turkeys. They are perfect for a holiday party, to set out for snacking, or as an activity to do with kids. With just some candy and frosting, you can transform basic Oreos into edible turkeys that are sure to get some smiles.

Making turkey Oreos is simple and requires minimal time and effort Here is a step-by-step guide to creating these fun Thanksgiving-themed cookies

Ingredients Needed

To make turkey Oreo cookies, you will need:

• Oreo cookies (regular or double stuff)
• White chocolate, melted
• Red food coloring
• Candy eyes
• Candy corn
• Butterscotch chips or candy for the beaks
• Chocolate frosting

Step 1: Melt the White Chocolate

Start by melting white chocolate chips with a little coconut oil in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval. Once smooth and melted, add a couple drops of red food coloring and stir to combine.

Transfer the colored white chocolate to a small plastic bag or piping bag Snip off a small corner to pipe the chocolate

Step 2: Attach the Candy Eyes

Take your Oreo cookies and dot a little bit of the melted white chocolate on the back of two candy eyes.

Place the candy eyes near the top of each Oreo to make the turkey head.

Step 3: Attach the Beak

Use a dab of melted chocolate to attach a butterscotch chip or small candy in the center below the eyes to make a beak.

You can also pipe a line of colored white chocolate to look like a beak if you prefer.

Step 4: Make the Feathers

For the tail feathers, press 4-5 candy corns around the edge of a second Oreo, pointed tips down into the filling.

The candy corn will fan out to resemble feathers. If needed, use a dab of frosting to help them adhere.

Step 5: Attach the Body

Place a dollop of chocolate frosting on the back of the “feather” Oreo.

Sit this Oreo on its side behind the “head” Oreo to form the body. The frosting helps glue it together.

Step 6: Finish Decorating

Add final decorative touches like:

• A red gobbler by piping a line below the beak
• Feet by piping yellow frosting
• Red wattle using piped frosting

And your turkey Oreos are complete! Let the frosting set before carefully moving them to a serving platter.

Tips for Decorating

• For easier decorating, twist Oreos apart and use just one side for the turkeys.

• Press candy corn tips into cream filling to help them stay.

• Work over a baking sheet to catch any drips of frosting or chocolate.

• Use a toothpick to help paint on smaller details like eyes.

• Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let frosting and chocolate set before serving.

Fun Ways to Serve Turkey Oreos

However you decorate them, turkey Oreos make for a simple yet festive dessert or snack. Here are some ways to present them:

• Arrange on a platter lined with orange, red or brown sugar or shredded coconut for a “feathers” effect.

• Display in rows on a large silver or white platter.

• Place each turkey in own little cupcake liner.

• Scatter on an autumn-themed tablescape along with other treats.

• Package in cellophane bags tied with ribbon to give as gifts.

• Set out in the kids’ area along with coloring pages as an activity.

Kids will love helping decorate these turkey cookies. Just keep in mind that supervision is a must when piping hot chocolate.

Let the kids take the lead on the decorating – even if the results aren’t perfect, they’ll take pride in their turkey creations.

Recipe Variations

While this basic turkey Oreo recipe is fun on its own, you can get creative with variations:

• For peanut-free turkeys, use Rolos instead of mini peanut butter cups.

• Use orange and yellow candy melts instead of white chocolate.

• For the body, use an Oreo ball or chocolate truffle sprinkled with crushed Oreos.

• Make double decker turkeys with two Oreos stacked together.

• Use a square of fruit roll-up behind the head as a “wattle.”

• For more dramatic feathers, pipe whipped cream around the edges.

• Substitute icing eyes, M&Ms, chocolate chips or other candies for decorating.

Let your imagination run wild! Kids especially will enjoy coming up with their own versions.

Fun Turkey Treats Beyond Oreos

While Oreos make the easiest turkeys, you can make turkeys out of:

• Cupcakes with piped meringue or frosting feathers

• Rice cereal treats with candy corn tails

• Apple slices with peanut butter and pretzels

• Orange or melon slices decorated like turkeys

• Pineapple rings with cherry and grape eyes and beak

• Bananas with chocolate chip eyes and an almond beak

So get creative with your Thanksgiving table! Turkey Oreos are a simple, delightful way to decorate for the holiday in an easy, edible form.