Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Cookies
These Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Cookies are an easy, no-bake treat made with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. They’re the perfect bite-sized snack for classroom parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, bake sales, or even as a sweet edible gift.
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My kids love helping put the mini M&M “buckles” on, and honestly, it’s one of those easy projects that makes the whole family smile.
If you’re looking for more fun fall baking projects to do with your kids, be sure to try my Thanksgiving Rolo Pretzel Turkey Treats or these Turkey Leg Rice Krispies Treats. They’re both super easy and perfect for the season!
How to Make Pilgrim Hats
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step by Step Guide
1. Start by lining a large baking tray or cutting board with parchment paper.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your peanut butter and white chocolate chips on a low or defrost setting. Stir the mixture often until it’s smooth and creamy.
3. Once melted, transfer the mixture into a piping bag and let it cool for about 5 minutes.
4. Take your fudge-striped cookies and place them striped side down on the parchment paper.
5. Snip the tip off your piping bag and pipe a small circle of the melted peanut butter-white chocolate mixture into the center of each cookie.
6. Place a Reese’s miniature cup upside down (large side down) on top of the piped mixture, pressing gently so that the peanut butter mixture forms a “hat band” around the base of the cup.
7. For the finishing touch, press a mini M&M onto the hat band to create a cute little buckle.
8. Now, let your Pilgrim Hats set completely. You can pop them into the fridge for 10-15 minutes to speed up the process.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for easy melting and a creamy texture.
- Melt on low power in the microwave and stir often to avoid burning the white chocolate.
- Let the melted mixture cool slightly before piping so it’s easier to control and doesn’t run too much.
- Place cookies, striped side down, to create a sturdy base for the hats.
- Press the Reese’s cup gently so the peanut butter mixture spreads just enough to hold it in place without making a mess.
- Chill the cookies after assembly to help the hats set firmly before serving or packing.
- These treats keep well in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 24 fudge-striped cookies
- 24 Reese’s dark chocolate miniature cups
- Red orange, and yellow mini M&Ms
Instructions
- Start by lining a large baking tray or cutting board with parchment paper. This will make cleanup super easy!
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your peanut butter and white chocolate chips on a low or defrost setting. Stir the mixture often until it's smooth and creamy.
- Once melted, transfer the mixture into a piping bag and let it cool for about 5 minutes—just enough time for it to be easy to handle but not too thick.
- Take your fudge-striped cookies and place them striped side down on the parchment paper.
- Snip the tip off your piping bag and pipe a small circle of the melted peanut butter-white chocolate mixture into the center of each cookie.
- Place a Reese’s miniature cup upside down (large side down) on top of the piped mixture, pressing gently so that the peanut butter mixture forms a "hat band" around the base of the cup.
- For the finishing touch, press a mini M&M onto the hat band to create a cute little buckle.
- Now, let your Pilgrim Hats set completely. You can pop them into the fridge for 10-15 minutes to speed up the process.
