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Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

Published: Nov 15, 2012 · Modified: Nov 21, 2022 by Raquel · This post may contain affiliate links · 44 Comments

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These fun and festive Thanksgiving Turkey cookies are so much fun to make and they really do put a smile on everyone's face that sees them. 

This photo is from the first year of blogging, and it really doesn't do these cookies justice, but you kind of get the idea. Be sure to check out our other Thanksgiving dessert ideas.

Thanksgiving cookie recipe

These are just so much fun to make. I have a few tips below on how to make this fun Thanksgiving Dessert idea.

Thanksgiving desserts -Easy Thanksgiving Turkey cookies


Hello!So it is already a week before Thanksgiving.  Today I want to share with you an easy cookie tutorial for Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies.

These are made with pre-made sugar cookie dough to save time, but no one has to know. Of course, you can make these with a from-scratch sugar cookie recipe as well. But this time of year, I am always looking for time-saving shortcuts.

Easy Dessert - Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

Ingredients:

  • Sugar cookie dough
  • butter
  • milk
  • powdered sugar
  • food coloring
  • candy eyeballs
  • candy corns (for noses)

Equipment

  • wire rack
  • piping tip
  • piping bag
  • fluted circle cookie cutter

I also used these cute little eyeballs and some candy corn (which is on clearance right now).

I rolled the dough out and used a scalloped round cookie cutter to form the cookies.

I baked the cookies as directed.  Once cooled I used tinted buttercream frosting to make swirly circles on the cookies.

BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

¼ cup butter, softened

2 tablespoons milk

3 cups powdered sugar

Cream butter with an electric mixer on low speed.  Add sugar and milk slowly, by alternating.  Whip on medium-high speed until desired consistency is reached.  Separate into three bowls and use food coloring for brown, yellow and orange icing.

Use a decorating bag cut at the end to decorate your cookies by piping wriggly lines starting from the center.

Add two candy eyes and candy corn for the mouth.

Honestly, making the icing takes longer than coring the icing and putting it into a piping bag.

After completing the larger circles I made a round circle in the middle of the cookie.

Then I added a candy corn for the nose and these cute little eyeballs.

Easy Thanksgiving Turkey cookies

And there you have it!  These would be cute as little parting favors or dessert at Thanksgiving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips for Turkey Cookies

  • Let cookies cool completely before frosting
  • If you can, make the colored icing ahead of time and fill it into piping bags. Then store in the refrigerator and take them out about 20 -30 minutes before you plan to decorate.
  • I recommend this writing piping tip set to keep on hand.
  • Buy these little candy eyeballs in bulk. They are great to use year-round and are so much cheaper.
Fun Turkey cookies

Honestly, the turkeys are a fun way to make some smiles at Thanksgiving. Please help us out by sharing the idea.

Turkey Sugar Cookies

I think these will be cute on the dessert table. Be sure to check out these Turkey cookies made with Nutter butter cookies. What dessert do you like to eat on Thanksgiving?

 

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Southern California mom who blogs about time-saving recipes, entertaining and party ideas.

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  1. Kelly Wells

    November 15, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    These cookies are so cute! Thank you for sharing on the Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party!

    Reply
  2. Reecea

    November 16, 2012 at 4:39 am

    Love your Turkey Cookies. Saw them on Chic on a Shoestring Flaunt It Friday. I am link #114.

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 16, 2012 at 5:54 am

      Thanks for stopping by! I will be by to visit.

      Reply
  3. Debbie

    November 16, 2012 at 5:00 am

    These are super cute and look pretty easy to make. Would be a fun kitchen activity to do with the little ones.

    Stopping by via the Follow Who Hop- It's nice to meet you! I am following you in the following locations, twitter, pinterest, google+ and liked your facebook page.

    I would like to invite you to visit my blog - http://www.scatteredmusings.net, as well as my Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/SMOACM. I'd also love to connect with you on Pinterest and Google+ follow back if you'd like.

    Thanks
    Deb

    Reply
  4. My Travel Affairs

    November 16, 2012 at 6:46 am

    Wow, you are really skillful and they look amazing and delicious!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 16, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      You are too kind, thank you! 🙂

      Reply
      • My Travel Affairs

        November 21, 2012 at 6:54 am

        Just honest 🙂

        Reply
  5. Diana Rambles

    November 16, 2012 at 6:54 am

    So cute! I'd love you to come link up at my Pin Me party.

    Reply
  6. Angela

    November 16, 2012 at 7:22 am

    These are absolutely awesome! Love it! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 16, 2012 at 6:39 pm

      Thank you for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  7. Ginny Marie

    November 16, 2012 at 7:25 am

    So cute! I just had to pin them. 🙂

    I love pumpkin pie...it's the only time of year that I get to eat it!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 16, 2012 at 6:38 pm

      Thank you Ginny!

      Reply
  8. Heidi

    November 16, 2012 at 7:36 am

    What adorable cookies, Raquel! I love that they can be made quickly, and your decorations are so fun! (One more great use for candy corn!) Thanks for joining the party at One Creative Weekend! I hope you have a great weekend.

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 16, 2012 at 6:38 pm

      Thank you for your sweet comment Heidi! You have a wonderful weekend too!

      Reply
  9. Becca

    November 16, 2012 at 8:49 am

    Those are so cute! I've been noticing various turkey cookies about and am trying to decide if I want to try my hand at some....

    ahumblebumble.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 16, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      They were nice and easy! Thanks for stopping by the island.

      Reply
  10. Jen O

    November 16, 2012 at 9:48 am

    How cute are these! You are right about making cookies. Normally we make the kids suffer through the pumpkin pie, but I think I'll try your idea for them this time around.

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 16, 2012 at 6:36 pm

      They are a fun treat. Thank you for your comment!

      Reply
  11. hannahviolin

    November 16, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Those are so cute!! I would almost feel sad to eat them.

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 16, 2012 at 6:36 pm

      LOL! I know what you mean 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  12. Jen @ Our Fine House

    November 16, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    These are adorable! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  13. Lois Christensen

    November 16, 2012 at 5:56 pm

    These are adorable! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday. Please come back and vote on Sunday!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 16, 2012 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you Lois!

      Reply
  14. Kelly

    November 18, 2012 at 8:37 am

    How creative! This are absolutely adorable! Would you mind if I pinned this?

    Thank you for linking up at the Harvest of Friends Weekend Blog Hop!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 18, 2012 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you Kelly! I would love you to pin these! Have a great day!

      Reply
  15. Robyn from Robyn's View

    November 18, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Cute! Thanks for linking up to Foodie Friends Friday!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 18, 2012 at 3:33 pm

      My pleasure - thanks Robyn!

      Reply
  16. OneMommy

    November 19, 2012 at 7:06 am

    Those are so cute! I never knew they had candy eyes!

    Thanks for stopping in on my SITS day!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 19, 2012 at 7:54 am

      Thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  17. Six Sisters

    November 19, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    We love your cute Turkey cookies and also your spice organizing tips. We would love to have you join us at our Strut Your Stuff Saturday link party at sixsistersstuff.com and share your great ideas and recipes! -The Six Sisters

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 19, 2012 at 7:12 pm

      Thank you so much! I love your site 🙂

      Reply
  18. Kelly - Two Kids Cooking and More

    November 19, 2012 at 7:05 pm

    These are so adorable and perfect for making with the kids for the holiday!

    Thanks for sharing 'em at our Sunday Show and Tell 😀

    Kelly

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 19, 2012 at 7:14 pm

      Thank you Kelly!

      Reply
  19. Mariel

    November 19, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    So cute! I would love to have you come share this or any of your great ideas at the link party on ‘Or so she says…' There’s one going on right now (and every Saturday – Tuesday). Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com

    Reply
  20. Jessi @ Practically Functional

    November 20, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Oh those are too cute! I love the little eyes! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 21, 2012 at 6:47 am

      Thank you Jessi! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way

    November 21, 2012 at 6:32 am

    These cookies are so cute! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
    Leslie

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 21, 2012 at 6:48 am

      Thank you Leslie! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

      Reply
  22. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

    November 26, 2012 at 11:11 am

    Haha! These cookies are so cute 🙂 Thanks for sharing at All my Bloggy Friends. I'm looking forward to seeing what you share this week! 🙂

    Reply
    • Organizedisland

      November 26, 2012 at 7:46 pm

      Thank you Jamie!

      Reply
  23. Sarah @ simplyalbany

    November 08, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    These are adorable, and I don't even like candy corn! Great idea... getting excited for Thanksgiving already! Visiting from Diana Rambles 🙂

    Reply
    • Raquel

      November 09, 2013 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Sarah 🙂

      Reply
  24. Diana Rambles

    November 15, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Congratulations! This post is featured over at Diana Rambles today and has been pinned in the Featured at Diana Rambles board at Pinterest, Tweeted, and Recommended on G+. Please grab a featured button off my sidebar or via the link under the features. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      November 16, 2013 at 8:32 am

      Thank you so much Diana!

      Reply

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