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Easy Turkey-Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies: Fun Fall Treat

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These Easy Turkey-Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies are a fun and forgiving fall treat that combines classic peanut butter cookie flavor with adorable turkey decorations. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, classroom parties, or a cozy baking session with kids.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (Skippy or Jif recommended)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature preferred, but cold works)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure or imitation)
  • Candy corn (5-6 pieces per cookie, Brach’s recommended)
  • Candy eyes (optional, for decoration)
  • Orange M&M’s or candy-coated chocolate pieces (for snood)
  • Red M&M’s or small red candies (for wattle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and cohesive. If dough is too dry, add a teaspoon of water; if too wet, add a tablespoon of flour.
  3. Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Gently flatten into an oval that is slightly wider at the bottom to form the turkey body.
  4. Roll each shaped dough piece in extra granulated sugar to coat all sides. Place on prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft. Do not overbake. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely (at least 30 minutes).
  6. Once cookies are completely cool, arrange 5-6 pieces of candy corn in a fan pattern at the top back of each cookie for feathers, pressing gently.
  7. Place two candy eyes in the center front of the cookie. Add one orange M&M for the snood and one red candy for the wattle. Press all decorations gently but firmly into the cookie.
  8. Let decorated cookies sit for 10-15 minutes to set. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

For best results, use processed peanut butter (like Skippy or Jif) rather than natural peanut butter, which can cause spreading. Keep a small bowl of water nearby to wet your hands when shaping dough to prevent sticking. Cookies are best served at room temperature and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Undecorated cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months; add decorations after thawing.

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