Delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys Easy Thanksgiving Treats for Kids
Chocolate covered strawberry turkeys are a fun, festive, and easy-to-make Thanksgiving treat perfect for kids and families. These treats combine juicy strawberries dipped in silky chocolate with colorful candy decorations to create whimsical edible turkeys.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries, medium to large, firm, and ripe with green tops intact
- Semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips or melting wafers
- Candy eyes (optional)
- Mini pretzel twists for feet and wings
- Colorful candy pieces such as M&Ms, candy-coated chocolates, or jelly beans in fall colors (red, orange, yellow, brown)
- White chocolate or vanilla candy melts for detailing eyes or highlights (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry strawberries thoroughly, keeping green tops intact.
- Melt chocolate chips or wafers using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts until smooth.
- Hold each strawberry by the green top and dip halfway into melted chocolate. Let excess drip off and place on parchment-lined tray.
- Before chocolate sets, stick colorful candy pieces behind the strawberry to mimic turkey feathers in a fan shape.
- Attach mini pretzels at the base for feet and on the sides for wings while chocolate is still tacky.
- Optionally, place candy eyes near the green top using melted white chocolate or frosting as glue.
- Chill the tray in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until chocolate sets completely.
Notes
Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping to prevent chocolate from seizing. Work quickly to attach candies while chocolate is still soft. Chill fully to avoid melted chocolate messes. Use dairy-free chocolate and gluten-free crackers for allergy-friendly versions. Variations include using grapes or clementine segments instead of strawberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate covered
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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