Super Simple 3-Step Turkey Choc Chip Thanksgiving Treats for Kids

Create the sweetest little turkeys for your Thanksgiving table! These delightful chocolate chip turkey treats combine the rich taste of chocolate with colorful candy decorations to make adorable edible turkeys.

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They're so easy to make that even kids can join in the fun, turning simple chocolate chips into festive conversation pieces that everyone will love.

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Chocolate Chip Turkey Treats Ingredients

Turkey Chocolate Chip Treats Ingredients

Gather these ingredients to create your edible turkey friends:

9 thin chocolate nut chips (or regular chocolate chips)
32 M&M's or Skittles (for colorful feathers)
9 yellow-glazed sunflower seeds or yellow M&M cut in half (for beaks)
9 red heart sprinkles (for wattles)
18 sugar eyes (or snowflake sprinkles)
14 snowflake sprinkles (for decoration)
Dark chocolate (for melting and “gluing”)
Piping bag or decorating syringes (or small spoon)

How to Make Chocolate Chip Turkey Thanksgiving Treats for Kids

Imagine taking a simple Chocolate Crisp and laying out “turkey feathers” from colorful candies. With a few chocolates, edible eyes, and sprinkles, you can create adorable turkey faces in no time.

This recipe is perfect for kids and adults to make together, creating a fun family Thanksgiving activity.

Step 1: Prepare the Chocolate “Glue”

Break dark chocolate into pieces and melt in a double boiler or microwave until it reaches a smooth, condensed milk consistency.
Pour the melted chocolate into a piping bag or use a small spoon for application.

Step 2: Create the Turkey Feathers

Place the chocolate chips on a serving board or parchment paper.
Apply small dots of melted chocolate to M&M's or Skittles and attach 4 colorful candies to the top edge of each chip to create the turkey's beautiful tail feathers.

Step 3: Add the Face Features

Turkey Chocolate Chip Treats Face Features

Apply 3 small dots of melted chocolate to the center of each chip.
Attach the sugar eyes (or snowflake sprinkles), yellow sunflower seed beak, and red heart sprinkle wattle to create each turkey's face.

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If using snowflake sprinkles as eyes, add small pupils made from drops of dark chocolate to complete the turkey's expression.

Step 4: Set and Chill

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Refrigerate the treats for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate “glue” to set and hold all decorations firmly in place.

Creative Ways to Serve Your Chocolate Chip Turkeys

These charming turkey treats bring sweet joy to Thanksgiving celebrations:

Festive Dessert Tray: Arrange them as the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving dessert spread for an eye-catching display.
DIY Decorating Station: Set up a “decorate-your-own-turkey” station where guests can create their own unique designs.
Party Favors: Package individual turkeys in clear bags with ribbons as take-home treats for guests.
Kids' Table Special: Perfect for keeping little ones entertained and satisfied during long family dinners.
Coffee Companions: Serve alongside coffee or hot chocolate for a sweet afternoon treat with visiting relatives.
Thanksgiving Lunch Box: Pack them in children's school lunches during Thanksgiving week for a festive surprise.

Final Thoughts on Chocolate Chip Turkey Treats

These chocolate chip turkey treats perfectly capture the spirit of Thanksgiving by bringing families together in the kitchen while creating something both beautiful and delicious.

The combination of rich chocolate and colorful candies makes them irresistible to both kids and adults, while the simple assembly process ensures everyone can participate in the fun.

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