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4th of July Turkey Peanut Butter Cookies – Cute Peanut Butter Cup Turkey Cookies

Cute & Easy Turkey Shaped Cookies

These 4th of July Peanut Butter Cup Turkey Cookies – Cute & Easy Turkey Shaped Cookies are the perfect mix of fun and flavor for your holiday table. Made with soft peanut butter cookies and topped with mini peanut butter cups, candy corn, and cute candy eyes, they turn into adorable edible turkeys everyone will love. This easy recipe is great for baking with kids and adds a playful touch to any celebration. Simple ingredients, quick steps, and a whole lot of creativity make these cookies a festive treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
Toppings
  • 1 cup sugar for coating
  • Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups
  • Mini M&M’s
  • Candy eyes
  • Candy corn

Method
 

    1. Start by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter, and both sugars until smooth and well blended.
    3. Add in the egg, vanilla, and milk, then mix until everything is fully combined.
    4. Stir in the flour and baking soda until a soft, thick dough forms.
    5. Scoop out small portions of dough, roll them into balls, then coat each one in sugar. Arrange them on your prepared baking sheet.
    6. Bake for about 10 minutes, just until the edges are set.
    7. Let the cookies cool slightly for a couple of minutes, then gently press an unwrapped mini Reese’s cup into the center of each one. (Tip: Don’t press too early or the chocolate will melt too much.)
    8. Decorate by adding two candy eyes and placing an M&M sideways to create the beak.
    9. Carefully insert three candy corn pieces behind the chocolate to resemble turkey feathers.
    10. Place the cookies in the freezer briefly so the chocolate firms up nicely.

Notes

Fun Serving Idea

These cookies aren’t just dessert—they double as adorable table décor! Try placing one at each seat with a name card for a playful, edible place setting. It’s a simple way to get kids involved and makes the table extra fun.

Storage Tips

Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing. Keep them in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Important: If they’re still warm, condensation can form and make the candy corn soft or sticky—so patience pays off here!