Easy No-Bake Thanksgiving Desserts: Chocolate Oreo Turkeys

What's better after a big Thanksgiving dinner than a sweet treat you didn’t even have to bake? If you're short on oven space, or just don’t want to spend your time baking after preparing all those delicious Thanksgiving side dishes, no-bake desserts are the perfect solution.

These easy desserts are sure to be a hit, and they add a fun and festive touch to your Thanksgiving dessert table. Plus, they’re kid-approved, so you can make them with the little ones as part of your favorite Thanksgiving traditions!

If you’re looking for no-bake wonders, these chocolate turkey treats are the best part of Thanksgiving, besides the roast turkey, of course! In this blog post, I'm sharing how to make these adorable turkey treats, why they became a Thanksgiving staple for my family, and why I think they should be part of your Thanksgiving dessert table too!

A Fun Family Tradition

I started making these cute turkey-shaped treats when my kids were just toddlers. They were 2 and 4 years old, and I was looking for something simple to make that didn’t require a lot of dishes or, frankly, a lot of patience!

Over the years, our cute little Oreo turkeys have become a beloved Thanksgiving tradition. Now, even as they’ve gotten older, it’s still something we look forward to every year. The best part? You don’t need to use the oven at all!

Each Thanksgiving, we make these easy no-bake Thanksgiving desserts using Oreo cookies, leftover Halloween candy, and other fun ingredients. The turkeys always turn out a little different – some more quirky than others – but that’s what makes them fun.

Every turkey has its own personality, which is a fun surprise for the kids. They even compete to see who can make the silliest turkey!

What You’ll Need for These No-Bake Turkey Treats

To make these no-bake treats, you'll need just a few simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store. These chocolate turkey Oreos are such a fun Thanksgiving project and a great way to add a festive touch without taking up oven space. Plus, they’re a fantastic way to use up leftover Halloween candy!

Here’s what you’ll need:

Double stuffed Oreos (1 package makes about 10-15 turkeys, depending on how many break)
Chocolate frosting (or you can use cool whip if you prefer something lighter)
Pieces of candy corn
Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups or Rolos
Hershey’s Kisses
Twizzlers or Swedish Fish (for the turkey waddle)
Toothpicks (helpful for spreading the frosting)
Edible candy eyes
Sharp knife

How to Make These Adorable Turkey Treats

Making these no-bake Thanksgiving desserts is super easy and fun! Here's a step-by-step guide so you can make them with your family for the big day and enjoy the process as much as we do:

Step 1: Cut Your Oreos

Cut off about 1/3 of the Oreo cookie. It doesn’t matter if it’s the top or the bottom. Do this for half of your double-stuffed Oreos. Some will likely break, but don’t stress – that just means you get to eat them! That’s the best part of making these no-bake desserts.

Step 2: Create the Feathers

Using a toothpick, spread some chocolate frosting on the rounded edge of the Oreo. Stick candy corns into the frosting in a fan shape to create the turkey’s feathers. Hold both sides of the cookie as you do this so it doesn’t break. If it does, just use more frosting to “glue” it back together!

Step 3: Assemble the Body

Frost the flat edge of your Oreo and press it to the whole oreo. Put the flat side of the oreo to the back of the oreo to make a “chair.”

Then, Frost the bottom of a mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup (or Rolo) and press it onto the flat side of the Oreo, positioning it at the front. This will form the turkey’s body.

Extra tip: If you freeze the peanut butter cups and kisses ahead of the project, the chocolate won’t melt as easily as it does at room temperature.

Step 4: Add the Head

Take a Hershey’s Kiss and frost the back, then stick it on top of the peanut butter cup with the pointy side sticking out like a beak.

Step 5: Finish the Details

Cut the tail off of a Swedish Fish or Twizzler, frost it, and press it below the Hershey’s Kiss to create the turkey’s waddle. Add a little frosting to the backs of the candy eyes and stick them onto the Kiss to complete the face.

No-Bake Turkey Treat Tips and Variations

What I love most about this no-bake recipe is how customizable they are! You can make them your own by switching out ingredients to suit your preferences.

Not a fan of candy corn? Try pretzel sticks as turkey feathers.

Want to make them even more festive? Use orange or red frosting instead of chocolate.

You can also swap out the Hershey’s Kisses for malted milk balls or use a spiced-up box of vanilla pudding or vanilla extract to add a little extra flavor to the mix.

If you need to save time on turkey day, you can even make these cute turkey cookies a few days ahead. Just store them in an airtight container so they stay fresh until your big Thanksgiving dinner.

More Easy No-Bake Thanksgiving Desserts You’ll Love

Looking for more no-bake dessert ideas to round out your Thanksgiving dessert table? Here are some other easy options that require no oven and will definitely impress your guests:

Pumpkin Cream Pie

With a store-bought cookie crust, this Thanksgiving pie is a breeze. Combine pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cream cheese for a creamy filling that tastes like a lighter version of a classic pumpkin pie. Top it with whipped cream and you’ve got one of the most delicious no bake pumpkin desserts! Find the full recipe here.

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars

These decadent no bake cheesecake bars feature a no-bake graham cracker crust and a luscious, creamy cheesecake layer. The best part is the rich caramel drizzle on top. They’re perfect if you’re looking for a make-ahead dessert. Here's the full dessert recipe.

Pecan Pie Ice Cream

Follow this easy recipe to combine pecan pie flavors with the creamy goodness of vanilla ice cream. Add a drizzle of maple syrup and chocolate sauce for a festive finish on this no bake treat!

Nutter Butter Acorns

Peanut butter lovers will rejoice with these adorable acorn-shaped treats. You can whip them up in no time, and they make a cute addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table.

Turkey Rice Krispies

These cute turkey-shaped Rice Krispie's are one of my favorite no-bake recipes and are a yummy make-ahead dessert. They're a great addition to a dessert charcuterie board too!

Whether you're making no-bake chocolate turkey Oreos or trying one of the other delicious no-bake treats, you're sure to add some delicious fall flavors to your big Thanksgiving dinner. So gather up your simple ingredients, get creative, and enjoy a stress-free dessert-making experience this holiday season!

Happy Thanksgiving, and enjoy your sweet treats!

Want more fun Thanksgiving Day crafts? Check out my blog post on making no-sew sock turkeys here. Happy Thanksgiving!

Easy No-Bake Thanksgiving Desserts: Chocolate Oreo Turkeys