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Wholesome Turkey Peanut Butter Cookies Easy Recipe for Kids

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These wholesome turkey-shaped peanut butter cookies are perfect for kids to help make and decorate. Sweetened with honey and made with whole wheat pastry flour, they’re a healthier holiday treat that’s sturdy enough for little hands.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (250g) natural peanut butter, creamy
  • ½ cup (170g) honey
  • ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (180g) whole wheat pastry flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 24 pairs candy eyes
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 24 pieces candy corn
  • Red icing or mini red M&Ms

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, peanut butter, and honey. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and well-combined.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat on low until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Add flour mixture to wet ingredients in two batches, mixing on low after each addition. Dough will be stiff.
  6. Chill dough in plastic wrap for 20 minutes (optional but recommended).
  7. Lightly flour work surface and rolling pin. Roll dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut out turkey shapes and transfer to prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake one sheet at a time on middle rack for 8-10 minutes, rotating halfway through. Edges should be just barely golden brown.
  9. Let cookies sit on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cool, decorate with candy eyes, mini chocolate chips for beaks, candy corn for tail feathers, and red M&Ms for wattles. Use a dab of icing to help stick if needed.

Notes

Chill dough between batches to prevent spreading. Don’t overbake; cookies will firm up as they cool. Use a thin metal spatula to transfer warm cookies. Let kids decorate on wax paper for easy cleanup.

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