COOKIE TURKEYS
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.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place 20 cookies on a flat surface, solid chocolate side down. With frosting attach a chocolate-covered cherry to the top of each base cookie. Position another cookie perpendicular to each base cookie; attach with frosting. , With a dab of frosting, attach one piece of candy corn to the front of each cherry for the head. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
TRUFFLE TURKEYS
Candy corn and chocolate are surprisingly compatible in this fun Thanksgiving dessert or hostess gift.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 14 turkeys
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make the truffles: Put the chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with an inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl with the chocolate over, but not touching, the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth. (Alternatively, put the chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Melt at 50 percent power in the microwave until soft, about 1 minute. Stir, and continue to heat until completely melted, about 1 minute more.)
- Meanwhile, bring the cream and honey to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat (or in the microwave). Gradually whisk the cream into the chocolate until smooth and shiny. Whisk in the butter until very smooth. If possible, switch to an immersion blender and blend for about 1 minute for a satiny texture. Cover the surface of the chocolate with plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 1 hour.
- Transfer 2 tablespoons of the chocolate mixture to a small resealable plastic bag and snip a tiny piece off one corner. Twist the top of the bag to push the chocolate mixture down to the cut corner. Set the prepared bag aside.
- Line a 13-by-9-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop slightly rounded tablespoon-size portions from the remaining chilled chocolate mixture. With gloved hands, roll each portion into a ball. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.
- Decorate the truffles: Let the truffles soften slightly at room temperature for about 10 minutes to make it easier to insert the almond slices. Using a tweezers if desired, gently insert a row of 8 almond slices pointed-ends down in the back of each truffle to make a fanned turkey tail. Press a candy corn, pointy-end facing toward you, on the top of each truffle to make the turkey's face and beak. Press an almond slice underneath each candy corn beak to make the turkey's waddle. Place two almond slices underneath each truffle to make the turkey's feet.
- Warm the reserved bag of chocolate mixture in the microwave until soft, 5 to 8 seconds. Squeeze the bag to pipe eyes onto the candy corn faces, and pipe decorative striped lines across the almond tails. Let set at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Once set, the truffles can be held in a cool spot, out of the refrigerator, for up to 2 hours. Otherwise, refrigerate, covered, for up to 5 days. The truffles taste best if served at room temperature, not straight from the refrigerator.
TURKEY COOKIE TRUFFLES
It all depends on who you ask, but we wouldn't be surprised to hear one of these turkeys is the real star of Thanksgiving! With their chocolate-chocolate chip cookie bodies and their tasty tail feathers-made from anything you desire, from candy corn and Mike and Ike® candy to pecans and more-these turkeys are a particular hit among the under-10 set. So why not make a little family of gussied-up gobblers this holiday? We can't think of a better incentive for cleaning your plate!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Make and bake drop cookies as directed on pouch. Cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
- In food processor, process half of the cookies until fine crumbs. Remove and set aside; continue and process remaining cookies to fine crumbs. Combine all of cookie crumb mixture in food processor. Add cream cheese. Process until well combined and can be pressed into a ball, 1 to 2 minutes. Shape cookie mixture into 24 (1 1/2-inch) balls; place on cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
- In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 60 seconds. Stir; continue to microwave in 15-second increments until mixture can be stirred smooth.
- Remove one-third of cookie balls at a time from refrigerator. Place on second waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Using 2 forks, dip and roll chilled cookie balls, one at a time, into melted chocolate; tap off excess chocolate. Return to lined cookie sheet, and immediately press in eyeballs. Decorate using candies, nuts and sprinkles as desired, using photo as a guide. Repeat with remaining cookie balls. If chocolate has cooled too much, reheat. Refrigerate about 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Truffle, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g
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