Oreo Turkeys


Our Annual Oreo Turkey making all began eight years ago when Samuel was in kindergarten.  Still unaware of the overachieving alpha room-mom type, I naively volunteered to bring dessert to the kindergarten Thanksgiving Party.  In my mind I was thinking, "Two-dozen grocery store cupcakes?"  The room mom had other ideas.  "Why don't you search the internet for some cute Thanksgiving dessert ideas?  Maybe you could make something that looks like a turkey?"  Eight years ago, I had a 5-year old, a 2-year old and a baby.  I showed up to school parties with a double stroller and a diaper bag.  I barely knew what the internet was!  My competitive nature, however, spurred me on and I came across these adorable Oreo Turkeys.

Thus began my journey into food crafts and, perhaps, makes me now a little guilty of being a slightly overachieving room-mom type myself.  In any case, eight years later, I think I have these turkeys down to a science and the kids think it's a great Thanksgiving tradition!  

STEP #1


  • Do everything in assembly line fashion.  
  • Lay out all the Oreos (I use double stuffed) on a Silpat mat or parchment paper.
  • Melt about 8 ounces of chocolate in a Gallon Sized Ziploc bag.  
  • Snip the corner 1/4" or less.  This bag will be used for piping chocolate "glue"

STEP #2

  • Put a dime-sized dot of glue on the lower center part of the Oreo.
  • Working quickly, add one Whopper to the top of the "glue" spot.


STEP #3

  • Working 3 or four Oreos at a time, pipe on chocolate to the remaining top portion of the Oreo.
  • Add five Candy Corn "feathers".  The largest Candy Corn should be in the center.

 STEP #4


  • Put a dot of chocolate on top of each Whopper.
  • Attach a Candy Corn Head.
  • Using "Writing Icing" (Not Gel) dot two blue eyes and a red "wattle" - (or is it the the "snood"?) to the head and let dry.
Enjoy!  These are actually quite tasty.  It's hard to stop at just one!



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Comments

These are awesome, Rachel. I might just have to make a batch for Z to take to school on Wednesday.
Janet said…
We're going to make these Thursday morning. At least I hope we have our act together enough to do this that morning!
Michelle Paige said…
Super cute turkeys! I'm sharing your post on my FB page! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michelle-Paige/182495291815164
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Natasha in Oz said…
They are so cute! Thanks so much for posting your excellent tips and pictures.

Best wishes,
Natasha.
Erin said…
Very cute! My kids would love these!
Miz Helen said…
I am going to make these for the little ones for Thanksgiving. They are adorable! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great day and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Lauren said…
This looks like a wonderful idea for a traditional Thanksgiving meal! Thank you so much for posting this! =)
Unknown said…
This are super cute!

I would love for you to link this post to my Thanksgiving Traditions link up on Thursday!
bethanyjones said…
sorry...not much of a cook! just wondering how you melt chocolate in a zip lock bag?? is there a certain kind of bag you do this in!?
Hi Bethany,

I use a quart or gallon freezer Ziploc bag and microwave for 30 seconds at a time. Squish the chocolate in between times to see if it is melted. Snip the corner of the bag about 1/8 " for piping chocolate.

Rachel

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