Nutter Butter Owl Cookies

When the weather cools and pumpkins start showing up on porches, it’s the perfect time for cozy kitchen projects with the kids! These Nutter Butter owl cookies are a fun, no-bake fall treat that double as a decorating craft.

All you need are a few simple ingredients, some melted chocolate, and little helpers ready to create their own edible owls. Each cookie becomes its own personality — funny, fancy, or spooky for Halloween parties. Best of all, they’re quick to make, easy to clean up, and always a hit at school events or weekend get-togethers.

So grab your Nutter Butters and let’s get dipping, decorating, and snacking — these owls are almost too cute to eat!

Why You’ll Love These No-Bake Owl Treats

• No baking required: Melt, dip, and decorate — done!
• Creative fun for kids: Each owl can have its own personality.
• Simple ingredients: Just cookies, candy melts, and edible eyes.
• Perfect for fall parties: Themed, adorable, and easy to transport.

Ingredients

• 10 Nutter Butter cookies
• 6 ounces brown chocolate melts
• 1 ounce yellow chocolate melts
• 1 ounce white chocolate melts
• Mini Vanilla Cookie Sandwiches
• Slivered almonds
• Optional: sprinkles, edible glitter, or small candies for accents

Substitution Ideas

No Nutter Butters? Use any oval or peanut-shaped cookie — Biscoff or peanut butter sandwich cookies work great.

Nut-Free Swap: Use vanilla sandwich cookies and pretzel twists or pumpkin seeds for wings.

Dairy-Free Option: Pick dairy-free candy melts or chips (like Enjoy Life) and use coconut oil to thin the chocolate if needed.

Gluten-Free Version: Try gluten-free peanut butter wafers or sandwich cookies — most candy melts are already gluten-free.

No yellow melts? Use orange or a dab of icing. Candy eyes can replace homemade ones if you’re short on time.

Tools You’ll Need

• Parchment or wax paper
• Microwave-safe bowls
• Small piping bags or zip-top bags
• Toothpicks or small spatulas
• Cooling rack (optional)

How to Make Nutter Butter Owl Cookies

Melt the Chocolate

Heat the brown chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl for 15–30 seconds at a time, stirring after each round until smooth.

Coat the Cookies

Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate until covered. Lift it out with a fork, scrape off the extra chocolate, and place it on parchment paper. Repeat for all cookies, then freeze for 5 minutes to harden.

Make the Eyes

Separate the vanilla sandwich cookies and toss the filling. Melt the white chocolate and pipe small white circles on the cookie halves. Let them dry for 3 minutes.

Melt the brown chocolate and pipe smaller brown circles in the center of the white ones. Let dry again.

Attach the Eyes

Use a little melted brown chocolate to stick the finished eyes onto each owl cookie.

Add Beak and Wings

Melt the yellow chocolate and pipe a small triangle under the eyes for the beak. Then pipe small dots on each side and press sliced almonds on top for wings.

Let Set and Serve

Allow the decorated Nutter Butter owls to sit for about 3 minutes to dry completely. Once set, they’re ready to serve and enjoy!

Decorating & Theme Ideas

These little owls are easy to customize! Try one of these simple twists:

1. Classic Fall Owls – Dip in milk or dark chocolate and add orange or yellow sprinkles.
2. Spooky Halloween Owls – Use purple or black candy melts and candy corn “ears.”
3. Snowy Winter Owls – Coat in white chocolate and dust with edible glitter.
4. Spring Owls – Use pastel melts and tiny flower sprinkles for a fresh look.
5. Party Owls – Mix colors and let kids decorate their own for birthdays or bake sales.

Storage, Make-Ahead & Gifting Tips

• Store: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temp up to 5 days. Layer with parchment to prevent sticking.
• Refrigerate: If your kitchen’s warm, chill up to 1 week. Bring to room temp before serving.
• Freeze: Freeze in a single layer, then stack with parchment. Keeps 1 month. Thaw 20 min before serving.
• Make-Ahead: Best made 1–2 days early — coatings stay shiny and colors bright.
• Gift Idea: Wrap in clear bags with ribbon and a cute tag like “Owl always be your friend!” — perfect for bake sales or teacher gifts.

And there you have it….Nutter Butter owl cookies that are as fun to make as they are to eat! Whether you’re decorating with the kids, packing a few for school treats, or just need a cozy fall kitchen project, these little owls always bring smiles.

If you try them, I’d love to hear how your flock turns out — leave a comment below and share your favorite decorating twist! And don’t forget to save this recipe on Pinterest so you can make it again.

More Nutter Butter Recipes You’ll Love

• Try my Nutter Butter Acorns for another easy fall treat!
• These Grinch Eye Nutter Butters are perfect for Christmas movie nights.
• Or make Santa Nutter Butter Cookies to round out your holiday platter!

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