The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a fun and festive treat? These Nutter Butter Turkeys are not only adorable, but they’re also incredibly easy to make.

Whether you’re looking for a creative snack to bring to a party or just want to have some kitchen fun with the kids, these little turkeys are sure to be a hit. Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse to play with their food

To whip up a batch of these cute little gobblers, you’ll need some basic ingredients and a few minutes of your time. Now, let’s get those creative juices flowing and start assembling our turkey treats!

How to Make Nutter Butter Turkeys

Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe

24 regular peanut-shaped Nutter Butter cookies
12 large round Nutter Butter cookies
½ cup white candy melts (more if needed)
120 candy corn pieces
48 candy eyeballs
Orange Reese’s Pieces (cut in half)
Red cookie icing

Step by Step Guide

1. Start by melting your white candy wafers. Use the low or defrost setting on your microwave, heating in 30-second bursts and stirring in between until the candy is smooth and melted. Let it cool slightly before you start working with it.

2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Separate your round Nutter Butter cookies—feel free to keep or discard the peanut butter filling, depending on your preference.

3. Spread a bit of the melted candy on the round cookie.

4. Then, place a peanut-shaped Nutter Butter on the lower half. You’ll want to work quickly here before the candy sets. If you’re a slowpoke like me, try working in small batches!

5. Grab five candy corn pieces and place them on top of the peanut-shaped cookie, close together like turkey feathers. The round cookie in the back will help support the candy corn, making sure everything stays upright.

6. Dip the end of a skewer (or a chopstick) into the melted candy, then dab a little onto the top part of the Nutter Butter.

7. Pop on two candy eyeballs and gently press them down to secure.

8. Dab a bit more candy melt just under the eyes and press on a halved Reese’s Piece for the beak. Give it a gentle press to ensure it sticks.

9. Use the red cookie icing to pipe a little wattle (that dangly thing turkeys have!) on one side of the beak. Voila, your turkey is ready to set!

10. Allow your turkeys to set completely before serving. You can leave them at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or pop them in the fridge for 5-10 minutes if you’re in a hurry.

Helpful Tips and Tricks: If you can’t find the round Nutter Butter cookies, don’t worry—Oreos or any round sandwich cookie will work just as well. Feel free to get creative by swapping out the white candy melts for another color or using white chocolate chips if that’s what you have on hand. And if red cookie icing isn’t your style, melted red candy wafers or red frosting piped from a bag are excellent alternatives for making the wattle.

And there you have it! These Nutter Butter Turkeys are not just a treat for your taste buds but a feast for your eyes too. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply want to surprise your loved ones with a creative snack, these turkeys will surely be the talk of the table. So go ahead, give them a try, and watch as they disappear faster than you can say, “Gobble, gobble!”

Ingredients

24 regular peanut-shaped Nutter Butter cookies
12 large round Nutter Butter cookies
½ cup white candy melts (more if needed)
120 candy corn pieces
48 candy eyeballs
Orange Reese’s Pieces (cut in half)
Red cookie icing

Instructions

Start by melting your white candy wafers. Use the low or defrost setting on your microwave, heating in 30-second bursts and stirring in between until the candy is smooth and melted. Let it cool slightly before you start working with it.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Separate your round Nutter Butter cookies—feel free to keep or discard the peanut butter filling, depending on your preference.
Spread a bit of the melted candy on the round cookie, then place a peanut-shaped Nutter Butter on the lower half. You’ll want to work quickly here before the candy sets. If you’re a slowpoke like me, try working in small batches!
Grab five candy corn pieces and place them on top of the peanut-shaped cookie, close together like turkey feathers. The round cookie in the back will help support the candy corn, making sure everything stays upright.
Dip the end of a skewer (or a chopstick) into the melted candy, then dab a little onto the top part of the Nutter Butter. Pop on two candy eyeballs and gently press them down to secure.
Dab a bit more candy melt just under the eyes and press on a halved Reese’s Piece for the beak. Give it a gentle press to ensure it sticks.
Use the red cookie icing to pipe a little wattle (that dangly thing turkeys have!) on one side of the beak. Voila, your turkey is ready to set!
Allow your turkeys to set completely before serving. You can leave them at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or pop them in the fridge for 5-10 minutes if you’re in a hurry.