1Turkey Cupcakes
Emily Hlavac Green You could stick to your guns and make a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving...OR you could make these stupidly adorable turkey cupcakes. It's super easy to turn a chocolate cupcake into a cute little turkey with simple decorations like candy corn, M&M's, and pretzels.
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2Turkey Leg Rice Krispies
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3Turkey Oreo Balls
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREThanksgiving pies are delicious and non-negotiable for some, but if you find yourself wanting something different, these turkey-themed Oreo cookie balls are the answer. Best part? The decorating doesn’t require piping or tweezer use, just a few supermarket-friendly items that bond with the chocolate coating.
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4Turkeytini
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONShaken and poured into a chilled glass, dessert cocktails are the ultimate end-of-the-night treat, especially when they include mocha and bourbon. This boozy one has all you need to complete your Thanksgiving feast with the decadent blend of creamy Baileys Irish cream, chocolate liqueur, Kahlúa, and bourbon.
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5Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 6Oreo Turkeys
Bryce JohnsonDecorating an Oreo to look like a turkey is much easier than it seems. Don't have candy eyes? Get creative and use Reese's Pieces or chocolate chips. White chocolate hardens quickly so make sure to have everything else ready to go when you start melting your chocolate!
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7Turkuterie
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONIt’s a tail as old as time: It’s right before (Or after!) Thanksgiving dinner, and your guests don’t want a full meal but are feeling a little peckish. Try a bird of a different feather this year, and serve this festive and impressive fruit and cheese display as the centerpiece of your appetizer (or dessert!) table.
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8Turkey Cake
Parker FeierbachHave you ever seen a cake so adorable? Impress everyone from your in-laws to kids with this super-easy, super-cute Thanksgiving dessert! The feathers are made by brushing white chocolate onto parchment paper and then chilled until hardened. Use your favorite cake recipe or stick with boxed to keep it simple like we did.
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9Turkey Cheeseball
Parker FeierbachEven if you're not serving turkey this Thanksgiving doesn't mean you can't get in on the theme. Enter: this adorable cheeseball. We used carrots, pecans, pretzels, and bell peppers to create the iconic look, but feel free to sub out for different ingredients for what you have on hand. Serve it with crackers and use the decorations as dippers too!
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10Krispie Turkey
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONWhy settle for the usual Thanksgiving turkey when you could elevate your holiday game with a turkey sculpture made entirely out of Rice Krispies treats? Yes, you read that right. Before you roll your eyes and call your relatives to cancel the invitation, let us explain why this mind-blowing culinary innovation is the peak of modern Thanksgiving genius.
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11Pumpkin Pie Turkeys
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 12Cinnamon Roll Turkeys
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13Turkey Treat Bags
Alexa PayeskoWhether you use store-bought popcorn or make it yourself (check out all our homemade popcorn flavors and mix it up!), these adorable treats are proof edible crafts are the BEST kind. We like candy corn and Reese's pieces here, but feel free to mix it up.
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