Pilgrim Hat Cookies
These Pilgrim Hat Cookies are the easiest Thanksgiving treat you'll make all season. These adorable no-bake cookies are kid-friendly, festive, and made with just a handful of simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 30 Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies
- 30 marshmallows
- 12 ounces chocolate chips
- 1 cup yellow melting candy
- 30 yellow Reese’s Pieces or M&Ms
Instructions
- Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Lay all the Fudge Stripes cookies flat-side up on a tray or baking sheet. This will help the marshmallows stick better and give the hats a smooth brim.
- Using a fork or toothpick, dip each marshmallow into the melted chocolate. Make sure it’s fully coated, then gently press it onto the center of a cookie. Repeat with the remaining marshmallows.
- Place the tray in the refrigerator and let the chocolate set for at least 15 minutes. This step helps everything stay in place before decorating.
- Melt the yellow candy melts according to the package instructions. Transfer to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off.
- Pipe a small ring of yellow candy around the base of each marshmallow (where it meets the cookie).
- Press a yellow Reese’s Piece or M&M (or your preferred candy color) into the front of the band to create a buckle.
- Allow the yellow chocolate to harden completely before serving or storing. Enjoy!
Notes
Use Room-Temperature Marshmallows: Cold marshmallows can cause the melted chocolate to seize or harden too fast.
Chill in Batches: If your tray won’t fit in the fridge all at once, work in batches to keep the hats intact while chilling.
Don’t Overheat the Chocolate: Melting the chocolate slowly prevents it from burning or becoming too thick to dip.
Pipe Carefully: If the yellow candy is too runny, let it cool for a minute before piping for better control.