A simple Thanksgiving treat – miniature Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies made with Nutter Butter cookies, candy corn, edible eyes, and a miniature red candy. These turkey cookies are great for edible table decor!
PREP: Fill a plastic bag with the frosting or use a frosting bag fitted with a #3 tip. I do find using a piping bag fitted with a #3 tip is helpful when attaching the smaller pieces onto the turkey's face. If using a plastic bag, add all the frosting into the bag and press it to the corner. Seal the bag without air in it and then snip off the tip with scissors -- homemade piping bag for the win!
ASSEMBLY: Lay out the large Nutter Butter Cookies. Frost the back of 3 candy corns and gently press to attach them to the top of the cookies. Frost the back of the miniature Nutter Butter Bites and attach to the bottom 1/3 of the cookies. Frost the back of two edible eye candies and attach them to the small cookies.
CANDY CORNS: Take some of the candy corns and cut off the yellow and white part with a sharp, serrated knife. Cut the orange part in half and shape with your fingers to make a beak. Frost the back of that "beak" and attach it to the mini Nutter Butter below the edible eyes.
FINISHING: Frost the side of a miniature red candy and attach it to the side of the "beak."
ENJOY: Allow the frosting to dry and set. Enjoy! Move these cookies carefully, because they can fall apart easily. They're best enjoyed the same day they're made -- as they sit out, the frosting makes the cookies soggy and the cookies also can become stale.
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Note 1: A lot of grocery stores sell freshly made frosting in the bakery section of the store that can be used instead of tub frosting. Or you can make your own! Try my cream cheese frosting as a homemade alternative to store-bought frosting. If using from the tub, you won't use all the frosting, so store leftovers covered in the fridge, according to package directions.Note 2: If you can't find miniature Nutter Butter bites, use mini Reese's cups instead (unwrapped and attached wavy side up on the Nutter Butter)Note 3: Edible eye candies can be found at craft/hobby stores, most larger chain grocery stores, and online! I like getting miniature edible eyes for these cookies --here is the exact kit I use (I use the smallest eyes in the package).Note 4: Old candy corns do not cut well so make sure you have fresh candy corn. Nutrition information is calculated based on packaged frosting.