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Folks will gobble up these sweet-tasting turkeys, whether the easy-to-assemble goodies are sold at fund-raisers or featured on holiday tables. "Every Thanksgiving, my cousin makes them out of prepared cookies and candies," says Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 157 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 94 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.
Originally published as Cookie Turkeys in Quick Cooking November/December 2004, p17
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Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by MNLakeLady
My Mother made similar "turkeys" for years, but she used the chocolate mounds and round crackers (like HiHO). She would cut a sliver off on end of the cracker used for the fan tail - in this manner is was easier to set in the frosting. The candy mound was laid on it side and the candy corn attached like the one in the picture. The salty taste was good with the sweet candies.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by henrypuppy
I make these every year but I use a miniature reeses peanut butter cup for the body .Everyone likes them.
Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2011 by tiger642
TOH.... THANKS for making so many wives and moms look like top sweet dessert chefs with these turkey cookie creations ! These are so clever and easy and Tom Turkey always gets "flying colors" at whatever event (especially church)that I take them to. Take this simple idea and get creative with any candy & treat favorites, I added 4 candy corns to the back cookie for tail feathers... FUN & YUM for all !
Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by lschumacher
I made these last year from Thanksgiving and everyone loved them. I used royal icing and the cookies stayed better. Will be making these again this year.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by buffalonana
I made 48 of these little adorable turkeys for my grandchildren to take to school. The kids LOVED them! I didn't use the chocolate covered cherries but instead used chocolate donut holes that I purchased. They were quick and easy! I used chocolate frosting in a pastry tube to attach the two cookies together.Then to attach the donut hole, I used the chocolate frosting on the bottom and "back" of the donut hole. Again, a little frosting on the candy corn and just stuck it on. I froze the donut holes becaused I had purchased them a few days before the assembly. I wouldn't do that again. The glaze on the donuts got wet and the frosting had trouble sticking. After I let the holes sit out a while, everything worked out great. Thanks TOH for the smiles and giggles you gave to these kids!
Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2010 by martinkathy
have it's not a new recipe. but we used 2 of the chocolate carmel candies.Rolo . not chocolate cherries. also any cookie you have on hand thats round is okay. KC
Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2010 by celticangel
this are really simple to make i have been making them for along time
Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2010 by murphy1995
We've been making these for years - love them! Since many kids don't like the chocolate covered cherries, we use donut holes. Either chocolate or plain work great and this way, the kids "gobble" up the entire thing!
Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2010 by Weenz
Oops...5 STARS!
I made these last thanksgiving for work and for friends. EVERYONE loved them! They are amazed how "how much patience you must have" to make them. EASY-PEASY! I also make them for Christmas with red/green candy corn!
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