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How to Make Candy Turkeys with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

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Whether you are looking for an edible craft to do with kids or want a cute appetizer for your Thanksgiving celebrations, these candy turkeys are sure to be a hit with all ages.

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The candy turkeys are super easy to assemble and absolutely adorable. Perfect for young children and those who are young at heart. Affiliate links have been used in this post.

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Ingredients:
12 Reese’s Minis
12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
60 Candy Corn
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 Tablespoon palm shortening
24 Candy Eyes
12 red or orange Reese’s Pieces

Directions:
Place the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 25 seconds. Stir well and reheat as needed.

Lay out all of your ingredients as you will want to work smoothly and quickly.

Using a spoon, add a 1/2 teaspoon or so of melted chocolate on a Reese’s Cup. Smooth it out to cover the entire top.

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Place a Reese’s Mini in the bottom center of the Reese’s Cup.

Attach the Candy Corn in a fan-pattern around the Reese’s Mini.

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Attach the Candy Eyes to the top half of the Reese’s Mini using a touch of melted chocolate, and repeat with an orange or red Reese’s Pieces for the beak.

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Repeat until all 12 Reese’s Cups are converted into chocolate turkeys!

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