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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys

Delightful Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys for Thanksgiving

Enjoy the festive Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys that bring creativity and joy to your Thanksgiving dessert table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 turkeys
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkeys
  • 12 large fresh strawberries Juicy base of the turkeys; use large strawberries for better shaping.
  • 12 mini marshmallows Create the turkey drumsticks, adding playful character to the design.
  • 6 pretzel sticks Cut in half to form the 'legs,' providing a crunchy contrast to the soft strawberries.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 8 oz melting chocolate or chocolate chips Essential for dipping the strawberries; choose high-quality chocolate for best results.
  • 4 oz white chocolate Used to detail the pretzel tips, making them look like turkey bones.
Optional Serving Tools
  • 12 popsicle sticks Helpful for dipping and serving; makes the treats easier to handle.
  • 1 sheet parchment paper Prevents sticking while the chocolate sets, keeping your treats neat and clean.

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing your fresh strawberries gently under cold water, then patting them dry with paper towels to remove moisture. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Take your mini marshmallows and insert half of a pretzel stick into the flat side of each marshmallow to form the turkey legs.
  3. Melt your chosen chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth. Dip the marshmallow side of each drumstick into the chocolate and press onto the top of each dried strawberry.
  4. Place your strawberries with the attached drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet. Let them sit at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes or until the melted chocolate hardens slightly.
  5. Dip each strawberry fully into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is generously covered, then give it a gentle shake to remove any excess chocolate.
  6. Melt your white chocolate in another bowl and dip just the tips of the pretzel legs into the white chocolate for a whimsical look.
  7. Refrigerate the assembled Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys for another 10-15 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1turkeyCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure strawberries are completely dry before dipping; moisture can prevent chocolate from adhering properly. Refrigerate the finished turkeys for even better presentation and texture; they taste best when fully hardened.

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