PRETZEL TURKEY TREATS

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Get your kids in the Turkey Day spirit. Have them help you put together these well-seasoned treats. With colorful pretzel-based tails, they make great edible favors. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 Fruit by the Foot fruit rolls
9 circus peanut candies
1 cup butterscotch chips, divided
24 candy eyeballs
6 chocolate-covered thin mints
12 large sourdough pretzels
36 milk chocolate kisses, unwrapped
12 vanilla wafers

Steps:

  • Using kitchen scissors, cut feathers and 12 wattles from fruit rolls. Cut three circus peanuts crosswise in half. Cut 24 turkey feet from remaining circus peanuts., Reserve 12 butterscotch chips for beaks. In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup of the remaining chips; stir until smooth. Using melted chips, attach two candy eyeballs, a wattle and a beak to each chocolate-covered thin mint to make turkey heads., Place a pretzel on a waxed paper-lined microwave-safe plate. Place a chocolate kiss in each of the three holes. Microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until melted. While still warm, arrange feathers in a fan shape over pretzel, pressing gently into melted chocolate to adhere. Repeat with remaining pretzels and kisses., Melt remaining butterscotch chips. Using melted chips, attach a vanilla wafer to each pretzel for body; attach heads. Attach circus peanut pieces for feet. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ilma Anaz
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These were delicious! I used almond butter instead of peanut butter and they were still amazing.


John Smith Simeon
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I'm not a big fan of pretzels, but I thought these were pretty good. I especially liked the cream cheese filling.


Natalia Szafirska
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These were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They're so cute and delicious!


Sheikh Forid
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I made these for a Halloween party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved the way they looked and tasted.


Lawrence Arellano
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think kids would love them.


Aflatoon Siyal
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but they were surprisingly delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Lem Savage
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These were easy to make and turned out great! I used mini pretzels and they were the perfect size.


Kawsar Islam
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I've made these several times now and they're always a hit. I like to add a little bit of garlic powder to the mix for extra flavor.


Shawn Fanin
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These were a bit too salty for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Ismail Siddique
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I made these for my kids and they gobbled them up!


Nuwan Sri
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These were a huge hit at my Thanksgiving party! Everyone loved them and they were so easy to make.