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How to Make OREO Turkeys for Thanksgiving

Published November 25, 2019 by Jennifer / 4,439 Comments.
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One of my favorite cute Thanksgiving desserts is these fun OREO Cookie Balls. I have wanted to make these cute little OREO Turkeys (or turkey balls) for a few weeks now.

They are super cute, and the kids love to help make them. Grab this easy recipe and have fun with the kids while out on Thanksgiving break. You might also enjoy these No Bake Turkey Cookies!

Looking for the Christmas version? You might enjoy these OREO Reindeer Truffles. 

BONUS: I created a super cute shopping list/menu plan for your Thanksgiving menu. It’s FREE to download and will help you from making those extra unwanted trips during the holidays. 

OREO Cookie Balls - Thanksgiving Turkeys on a white plate

OREO Cookie Balls make for cute Thanksgiving desserts

How to make OREO Cookie Balls

I am all about making cute Thanksgiving desserts, and these OREO Cookie Balls are the cutest. They don’t take too long, and the kids have fun making them.

I love how easy the original OREO Cookie Balls recipe is because it only takes three ingredients. Just a few things mixed, and then DELICIOUSNESS!

This OREO Cookie ball recipe only calls for three ingredients:

  • 36 OREO cookies finely crushed (about 3 cups)
  • One package (8oz.) cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 (4oz.) semi-sweet baking chocolate (melted)

Now all you need to do is follow these step-by-step instructions on how to make these cute Thanksgiving desserts.

How to Make Cute Thanksgiving Desserts

Store with cookie aisle1. Grab your cookies and break them up into cookie crumbs.

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2. Mix cream cheese and cookie crumbs until blended well.

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3. Shape the mixture into about 48 (1′ inch) cookie balls.

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4. Freeze for 10 minutes.

5. Dip the balls into the melted chocolate and then place onto a pan covered with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour.

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6. Once you have the cookie balls made, it’s now time to make the OREO cookie balls into OREO Thanksgiving Turkey Cookie Balls. You will need a few extra ingredients to finish off the turkeys.

  • candy corn
  • candy eyes
  • tubed icing (to help things stick together)

7. Remove the OREO Cookie Balls from the refrigerator (only cooling for about 10 minutes) and grab your supplies. I  grabbed 5 Indian colored honey flavored candy corn and added them to the back of the cookie ball.

OREO Cookie Balls - Thanksgiving Turkeys on a white plate

These OREO Turkey Balls make cute Thanksgiving desserts

8. Then take your icing and add a few dabs to the back of the candy eyes and place on the cookie ball.

Easy OREO Turkeys Cookie Balls Recipe

9. I then took a candy corn and cut off the white tip and used this for the nose.

10. I cut the orange piece in half and used those for the feet. After placing the candy corn on the back for the feathers and finishing up, I set them back in the fridge to completely cool.

OREO Cookie Balls - Thanksgiving Turkey

I think they turned out cute! I love how these OREO Cookie Balls turned out. They are just one of many cute Thanksgiving desserts I plan on making this holiday season.

What a fun way to change things up and decorate the already delicious original OREO cookie balls as Thanksgiving Turkeys.

For more great ideas and fabulous OREO Cookie Ball recipes, please visit the hub for all things OREO! You might also like these fun ideas:

  • OREO Cookie Balls made like a snowman!
  • Valentines Day OREO Truffles
  • Sweet Lamb OREO Cookies

If you like this recipe, make sure to give it a rating. It helps others find our recipe when they are looking for cute Thanksgiving desserts!

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OREO Cookie Balls - Thanksgiving Turkey

Jennifer West
A fun twist to the delicious OREO Cookie Ball original recipe.
4.03 from 38 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 48
Calories 44 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 36 OREO cookies finely crushed about 3 cups
  • 1 package 8oz. cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 4oz. semi sweet baking chocolate (melted)
  • ***Candy Corn
  • ***Candy eyes
  • ***Icing

Instructions
 

  • Take a package of OREO cookies and crush them up finely.
  • Take softened cream cheese and mix well with cookie crumbs.
  • Roll into one inch cookie balls, and then freeze for 10 minutes.
  • Dip cookie balls into melted chocolate and place on a prepared cookie sheet covered with wax paper.
  • Place into the refrigerator for 15 minutes to an hour before decorating.
  • Add 5 candy corn to the back of the ball as tail feathers.
  • Use icing as glue to attach the candy eyes.
  • Cut one candy corn into pieces, using the white tip as the nose, and the orange part (cut in half) as feet.

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Nutrition

Calories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 6gFat: 1gSodium: 41mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 3gCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.8mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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  1. Seana+Turner says

    November 3, 2014 at 08:00

    I love that you are already moving on to Thanksgiving – me too! These are adorable. Rolling the balls could keep little hands busy while Mom is trying to get other things done as well. SO cute:)

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 4, 2014 at 15:29

      My kiddos LOVE these, and my husband…who doesn’t do sweets, has had more than anyone! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Summer Davis says

    November 4, 2014 at 12:31

    5 stars
    These are the cutest little turkey OREO Cookie Balls! I love how creative and cute they are. You almost don’t want to eat them, right? #client

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 4, 2014 at 15:28

      Ha! RIGHT! They are really cute. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Tamara says

    November 4, 2014 at 17:06

    They’re perfect! And no doubt, delicious.
    I always make turkey desserts like this with my mom on the night before Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  4. Betty says

    November 5, 2014 at 11:49

    What did you use for the eyes?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 5, 2014 at 12:55

      I used Candy Eyes. They are made by Wilton, and you can usually find all of that in cake decorating at your local craft or home store. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  5. Linda says

    November 5, 2014 at 13:47

    I’m going to try this . . . . but I think I’ll try using marshmallows instead of the Oreo cookie balls. Crossing fingers this will work!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 5, 2014 at 13:54

      That could be fun!!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Donna says

    November 6, 2014 at 10:22

    5 stars
    these are cute. Think you could also use cake pops.

    Reply
  7. Layne says

    November 7, 2014 at 13:04

    5 stars
    Super cute – they look SO delicious too. You can’t go wrong with Oreos!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 7, 2014 at 21:42

      Thanks so much! I agree.

      Reply
  8. Veronica Vick says

    November 8, 2014 at 11:53

    Thank you for sharing this. Is there anywhere in particular where you need to buy the candy eyes? Thank you so much for sharing this. My granddaughter and I will have fun making them.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 8, 2014 at 13:53

      hi Veronica! You can find them at Michaels in the Wilton Cooking supplies, and you can also find them at Walmart where the Wilton Cooking supplies are. 🙂 There are probably more places, but I know those for sure.

      Reply
  9. Rena Hayes says

    November 10, 2014 at 12:24

    Do you just stick the “feathers” in? Seems like the chocolate would break.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 10, 2014 at 12:50

      I did just stick the feathers in. I did this after letting the chocolate harden for a little while, stuck the feathers in, and then completely cooled after that.

      Reply
  10. Dorene says

    November 11, 2014 at 01:19

    These are so cute….Is is necessary to keep them refrigerated until eaten or can they be left out and packed into gift packs for the holidays. and if so, any idea how long they could be left out. never did anything with cream cheese? I feel kinda dumb. lol

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 11, 2014 at 08:10

      Hmm…just like a cake, I think they would be ok left out for a few hours, but you want to keep them refrigerated. I am not sure I would leave them out any longer than a few hours. If you seal them in a container and place them in the fridge they should last longer 🙂

      Reply
  11. judith allocco says

    November 13, 2014 at 09:24

    Love this can’t wait to make this, Thank you…

    Reply
  12. Krystle says

    November 15, 2014 at 14:47

    Do I have to remove the filling from the oreo cookies or do I crush the entire cookie up?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 15, 2014 at 15:00

      Crush the entire cookies up, filling and all. (And then when you mix in the cream cheese, take a taste! OH MY GOODNESS, so delicious.)

      Reply
  13. Abigail says

    November 17, 2014 at 18:17

    What kind of icing did you use? Also did you stick the candy corn in the cake ball or put them on with icing?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 17, 2014 at 18:22

      I used baker’s chocolate and cooled them in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes, added the candy corn feathers, eyed, and nose and then stuck them back in the fridge for the rest of the time to harden and cool. Otherwise you might run the risk of the chocolate breaking when trying to insert the tail feathers. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Leslie says

    November 20, 2014 at 15:04

    Did I do something wrong? I only got 28 1″ inch balls.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 21, 2014 at 16:39

      DId you make them a little larger than 1″? I made mine just a little larger in my last batch and didn’t get near 48 from mine either. (My husband and kids like them a little bigger!)

      Reply
  15. Sandy says

    November 25, 2014 at 17:26

    5 stars
    Great Idea For Thanksgiving!! I am making them tonight .Thanks

    Reply
  16. Alli says

    November 25, 2014 at 21:24

    4 stars
    Made these with kids ages 8 & 11, but we had a hard time getting the “feathers” in without cracking the “faces” of the turkeys. Would be interested in finding a better way to stick the candy corns in. Taste great!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 26, 2014 at 10:44

      Even though I only had them in the fridge for 10 minutes before placing in the feathers, I still cracked a few of my faces on them as well. Some get harder than others faster. It’s a little touch and feel, but for the most part mine did not crack too badly. 🙂 LOVE how yummy they taste!!!

      Reply
  17. Diane Roark says

    October 7, 2015 at 15:40

    These Oreo turkey balls are precious. Thanks for sharing at Wonderful Wed. Blog Hop.
    Blessings,
    Diane Roark

    Reply
  18. Logan Can says

    October 8, 2015 at 20:44

    These are so cute! I love Oreos and so I bet these are delicious! I will have to make these for Thanksgiving this year! The kids would love them!

    Reply
  19. Karly says

    October 9, 2015 at 20:35

    These are so adorable!!! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
  20. Elon says

    November 24, 2022 at 12:21

    Couldn’t find candy corn so using mike ike candy. Hopefully turns out well

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      April 14, 2023 at 09:24

      Sounds interesting!!!

      Reply

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