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Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies

Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies with Pumpkin Spice Pizzazz

Delight in Thanksgiving Turkey Cookies with a pumpkin spice twist, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Macaron Shells
  • 1 cup almond flour Finely sifted for best results.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Can be substituted with confectioner’s sweetener.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 large egg whites At room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon gel food coloring (brown) Adjust for a deeper color as desired.
For the Pumpkin Buttercream Filling
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Room temperature.
  • 4 ounces cream cheese Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree Drain thoroughly.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
For Decoration
  • candy eyes
  • butterscotch chips
  • candy corn

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by thoroughly cleaning all your bowls, spatulas, and baking sheets with vinegar. Preheat your oven to 300°F.
  2. In a bowl, sift together the almond flour, powdered sugar, and ground cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with cream of tartar until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. Transfer the macaron batter into a piping bag and pipe small circles onto the prepared baking mat. Allow the macarons to sit until a skin forms, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  4. Carefully place the macaron trays in the preheated oven and bake for 13 to 14 minutes. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  5. Prepare the pumpkin buttercream filling by mixing the pumpkin puree with butter and cream cheese. Gradually add brown sugar and pumpkin spice until smooth.
  6. Pair the cooled macaron shells, pipe pumpkin buttercream onto one shell, and top with the matching shell.
  7. Melt butterscotch chips and use them to attach candy eyes, candy corn, and other decorative elements.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the assembled cookies to rest in the fridge for 24 hours before enjoying for enhanced flavor and texture.

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