Get ready to wow your family and friends with the most adorable and delicious Thanksgiving treat that's guaranteed to steal the show! This Reese's Peanut Butter Turkey is not just a dessert; it's an edible work of art that combines the irresistible flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with a playful, festive design. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this no-bake dessert is so easy to make that even the most novice kitchen enthusiasts can create a stunning Thanksgiving centerpiece in just 15 minutes!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
- 6 candy corn pieces
- 1 cup chocolate frosting
- 1/2 cup pretzel sticks
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Unwrap the Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and place them on a clean, flat surface with the wider side down to create the turkey's body.
- Using chocolate frosting as "glue", carefully attach the candy corn pieces at the top edge of the Peanut Butter Cup to create the turkey's feathers, positioning them in a fan-like arrangement.
- Break pretzel sticks into smaller segments to create the turkey's legs. Gently press these into the bottom of the Peanut Butter Cup using a small amount of chocolate frosting to secure them.
- Use mini chocolate chips to create the turkey's eyes by placing two chips near the top of the Peanut Butter Cup, adhering them with a tiny dot of chocolate frosting.
- For additional detail, use the chocolate frosting to create a small beak or wattle near the candy corn feathers to enhance the turkey's appearance.
- Refrigerate the Reese's Peanut Butter Turkeys for 10 minutes to help the frosting set and stabilize the decorative elements.
- Serve chilled as a fun, festive Thanksgiving-themed dessert that both children and adults will enjoy.
Tips
- Chill Out: Refrigerate your turkeys for 10 minutes to help the frosting set and make decorating easier.
- Precision Matters: Use a toothpick or small knife to help place tiny decorative elements like chocolate chip eyes with accuracy.
- Room Temperature Frosting: Ensure your chocolate frosting is at room temperature for easier spreading and better "glue" consistency.
- Kid-Friendly Activity: Make this a fun family activity by letting children help with decoration and placement of candy corn feathers.
- Preparation is Key: Have all ingredients laid out and ready before you start assembling to make the process smooth and enjoyable.
- Storage Tip: These cute turkeys can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator, making holiday prep a breeze!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 363kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 5g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 5mg
