Turkey Cupcakes

This Thanksgiving, you could stick to the classic desserts—pumpkin pie, classic apple pie, pecan pie—and no one would blame you. Or, you could switch it up this year by making these ridiculously adorable Turkey Cupcakes. Chocolate cupcakes are transformed into bite-sized turkeys with simple decorations like candy corn, M&Ms, and pretzels (use up that leftover Halloween candy!). These are so easy to make and decorate, you can even get the kids involved in making their own individual turkey treats! Adorable and delicious, these will definitely win the hearts (and mouths) of all of your Turkey Day guests. Give your turkey cupcakes some friends by making these Oreo Turkeys too! 

What candy should I use?

We used candy corn, M&Ms, pretzels and candy eyes to decorate these too-cute treats, but feel free to get creative with your candy! If you don't have candy eyes, you can also use Reese's Pieces or chocolate chips to complete your turkey. 

Do I have to make the cupcakes from scratch?

Nope! While you totally can make your chocolate cupcakes from scratch, you don't have to—we used box chocolate cake mix in this recipe to make things extra easy. These cupcakes are really all about the homemade chocolate frosting and adorable decoration, so feel free to use your favorite holiday cupcake as the base for these treats if you're not feeling chocolate. 

Hungry for more? Check out our Thanksgiving turkey treats to add even more festive (and delicious) guests to your holiday table, or our favorite Thanksgiving cakes if you're looking for something a bit bigger than cupcakes.  

Made these sweet poultry pals? Let us know how they came out in the comments below!