How far in advance can I make these Turkey Pretzel Rods?

You can make these up to two weeks ahead of time if stored properly. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Avoid refrigerating or freezing, as that can make the pretzels lose their crunch and the candy eyes bleed.

Can I use white chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate?

Absolutely. White chocolate adds a sweeter flavor and gives the turkeys a different look. You can even tint it with orange or brown candy coloring for a fun variation.

What can I use instead of fudge-striped cookies?

If you can’t find fudge-striped cookies , try using any round chocolate cookie or even a chocolate-covered graham cracker . You just need a flat surface to hold the candy corn “feathers.”

How do I keep the candy corn feathers from falling off?

Make sure to use a generous amount of melted chocolate on the back of the cookie. Let the feathers set before attaching the pretzel rod to prevent shifting. A quick 10-minute chill in the fridge can help them firm up nicely.

Turkey Pretzel Rods Fun No Bake Thanksgiving Treat

Description

Fun and festive Turkey Pretzel Rods made with pretzels, chocolate, and candy corn — a no-bake Thanksgiving treat that’s sweet, salty, and kid-friendly.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ½ teaspoons coconut oil
12 fudge-striped cookies
108 pieces of candy corn (9 per cookie)
12 pretzel rods
12 butterscotch chips
24 candy eyes
¼ cup red candy melts

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Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and gather all ingredients.
Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second increments, stirring after each until smooth.
Transfer melted chocolate into a tall glass for dipping.
Spread a small amount of melted chocolate on the fudge-striped side of each cookie.
Arrange 9 candy corn pieces around the top edge of each cookie to create feathers, leaving space at the bottom for the pretzel rod.
Dip pretzel rods into melted chocolate, coating two-thirds of each rod. Tap off excess chocolate.
Press each dipped pretzel into the gap at the bottom of the cookie to attach.
Add a butterscotch chip for the beak and two candy eyes above it.
Melt red candy melts and use a piping bag or spoon to add a small red dab beside the beak for the wattle.
Allow to set completely at room temperature or chill in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Use quality chocolate for smooth melting. Avoid refrigerating for long periods to keep pretzels crisp and candy eyes intact.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes (setting time)
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pretzel rod
Calories: 258
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg