Description
Delicious Pilgrim Hat Cookies are a simple, no-bake holiday treat perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations. These festive cookies combine fudge-striped shortbread with mini peanut butter cups and chocolate frosting to create adorable edible pilgrim hats. Easy to assemble and kid-friendly, they make a fun activity and a delightful party favor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 (10-ounce) bag fudge-striped shortbread cookies
Toppings
- 1 (12-ounce) bag mini peanut butter cups
- 1/2 cup chocolate frosting or melted chocolate
- Yellow decorating gel or icing
Instructions
- Arrange Cookies: Place the fudge-striped shortbread cookies fudge-side down on a flat surface or tray to create a stable base for the hats.
- Add Chocolate Dot: Unwrap the mini peanut butter cups. Put a small dot of chocolate frosting or melted chocolate in the center of each cookie to serve as glue.
- Attach Peanut Butter Cups: Press one mini peanut butter cup on top of the chocolate dot on each cookie forming the pilgrim hat shape.
- Decorate Buckles: Use yellow decorating gel or icing to pipe a small buckle square on the front of each peanut butter cup where it meets the cookie, adding festive detail.
- Let Set: Allow the cookies to set for 10–15 minutes or until the frosting firms up, ensuring the hats stay intact.
- Serve or Wrap: Serve the cookies on a festive platter or wrap individually to use as holiday party favors.
Notes
- These no-bake cookies are perfect for kids to help make and enjoy the holiday spirit.
- For a nut-free option, substitute chocolate kisses for the mini peanut butter cups.
