Turkey Oreo Cookies

Looking for a fun, kid-friendly Thanksgiving dessert that’s as adorable as it is delicious? These turkey Oreo cookies are one of my favorite family crafts, a sweet little project we started making together every Thanksgiving.

It’s the perfect way to keep kids busy while the turkey’s roasting, and the best part? No baking required! Just a few simple ingredients like Oreos, candy corn, and frosting, and you’ll have a flock of festive treats everyone will gobble up. Whether you’re making them for a classroom party, a cozy family night, or your Thanksgiving dessert table, these no-bake cookies are guaranteed to bring smiles.

Why You’ll Love These Turkey Oreo Cookies

Whether you’re crafting with kids, preparing a school treat, or just want something fun for your holiday dessert table, these little turkeys check every box.

• No baking required: You only need a few minutes to assemble — no oven, no stress.
• Kid-approved activity: Fun, hands-on, and perfect for classroom or family Thanksgiving projects.
• Budget-friendly ingredients: Simple pantry staples like Oreos, candy corn, and chocolate.
• Perfect for any occasion: Use them as edible place cards, party favors, or centerpiece treats.

Ingredients for Making Turkey Oreo Cookies

Making turkey Oreo cookies is simple, fun, and requires only a handful of colorful ingredients you can find at any grocery store. Here’s what you’ll need to create 20 cute little turkeys:

Main Ingredients

• 20 Oreo cookies – the base of your turkey; regular or double-stuffed both work great.
• 100 candy corn – use these as the bright, festive tail feathers.
• 40 candy eyes – two for each turkey to give them a playful personality.
• 20 butterscotch chips – perfect for the turkey’s beak.
• 1 container of vanilla frosting – this will act as your edible “glue” to hold everything together.

Optional Add-Ons

• Red gel food coloring – add a small drop to your frosting to create the turkey’s wattle (that cute red flap under the beak).
• Extra candy corn or frosting – for repairs or if you want to get creative with different designs.

Pro Tip: If you’re making these with kids, set up a “decoration station” with small bowls for each ingredient, it keeps things neat and lets everyone decorate their own turkey cookie.

Step-by-Step Instructions

These Turkey Oreo Cookies come together in just a few minutes, no baking, no melting, no stress! Follow these simple steps for the cutest Thanksgiving treats ever.

Step 1 — Tint the Frosting: Divide the vanilla frosting evenly into two small bowls. To one bowl, add a generous amount of red gel food coloring, and stir until fully blended. You’ll have one bowl of plain frosting and one bowl of red frosting ready to go.

Step 2 — Prep the Piping Bags: Spoon the plain vanilla frosting into one piping bag and the red frosting into another. Snip off just the very tip of each bag — you’ll want small openings so the frosting is easy to control for decorating.

Step 3 — Create the Turkey Feathers: Take one Oreo cookie and gently wedge 5 pieces of candy corn into the cream layer at the top edge to form the turkey’s tail feathers. Press carefully to avoid cracking the cookie.

Step 4 — Add the Eyes and Beak: Use the plain frosting to pipe small dots where you want the eyes and beak to go. Press two candy eyes and one butterscotch chip (point side down) into the frosting dots to create the face.

Step 5 — Make the Gobbler: With the red frosting, pipe a small line next to the beak to form the turkey’s gobbler (or wattle).

Step 6 — Enjoy: Let the frosting set for a few minutes, then serve your turkey Oreo Cookies on a platter or pack them up for Thanksgiving gifts and classroom parties.

Fun Variations to Try

Once you’ve mastered the classic turkey Oreo cookies, it’s easy to switch things up! Try these fun and creative twists to make your Thanksgiving dessert tray even more festive.

• Mini Turkey Oreos: Use mini Oreos and smaller candies for bite-size versions — perfect for little hands or snack boards.
• Turkey Oreo Pops: Insert a lollipop stick into the bottom of each cookie before decorating. They make adorable party favors or edible centerpieces.
• White Chocolate Turkeys: Swap vanilla frosting for melted white chocolate or candy melts for a glossy finish.

Pro Tip: Encourage kids to design their own “turkey personalities.” Some can be goofy, some sleepy, some extra feathery, it’s all part of the Thanksgiving fun!

Serving Ideas for Thanksgiving

These turkey Oreo cookies aren’t just tasty, they’re a show-stopping addition to any Thanksgiving celebration! Whether you’re hosting dinner or attending a family gathering, here are a few fun and creative ways to serve and display them.

• Edible Place Cards: Write each guest’s name on a small tag and attach it to a toothpick. Insert it behind the turkey’s feathers for a cute, personalized table setting.
• Dessert Board Star: Arrange your Oreo turkeys on a Thanksgiving dessert board with pumpkin pie bites, fudge, and candy corn for a colorful, festive spread.
• Party Favors: Place one or two cookies in clear treat bags tied with ribbon for easy take-home gifts — great for kids’ parties or classroom celebrations.
• Gift Basket Add-In: Include them in Thanksgiving treat baskets with hot cocoa packets and caramel popcorn for a thoughtful homemade touch.

These turkey Oreo cookies are proof that a little creativity (and a lot of candy corn!) can turn simple ingredients into something truly special. Whether you’re making them with your kids, hosting a classroom party, or just adding some fun to your Thanksgiving dessert table, these sweet little turkeys are guaranteed to make everyone smile.

Did you try a different twist, like using colorful candies or turning them into Oreo pops? Share your ideas, tips, or favorite variations in the comments below.

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