Fun and Easy Turkey Cookie Recipes for Kids

 

Turkey cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for the fall season. They are easy to make and can be decorated in various ways. This blog post will provide two fun and easy recipes for turkey cookies that your kids will love to help make.

 

Recipe 1: Sugar Cookie Turkeys

 

Ingredients:

 

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.  

Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.  

If desired, divide the dough into smaller portions and add food coloring to each portion.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.

Cut out turkey shapes using a cookie cutter.

Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.

Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.

Recipe 2: Gingerbread Turkeys

 

Ingredients:

 

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup molasses

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, molasses, and sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg, then stir in the ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.

Cut out turkey shapes using a cookie cutter.

Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.

Decorating Ideas

 

There are many different ways to decorate your turkey cookies. Here are a few ideas:

 

Use frosting to create a turkey's face and feathers.

Add sprinkles, candy eyes, and other decorations.

Use different colors of frosting to create a colorful turkey.

Get creative and come up with your own unique designs!

Conclusion

 

Turkey cookies are a fun and festive treat that is perfect for the fall season. These recipes are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. Get your kids involved in the baking process and let them have fun decorating their own turkey cookies.