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Thanksgiving Mini Brownie Turkeys Recipe

Thanksgiving Mini Brownie Turkeys are the whimsical, chocolatey treat your holiday dessert table needs. With fudgy brownie bites and fun candy decorations, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. A guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Decorating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

For the brownies:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder

For decorating:

  • Candy eyes
  • Candy corn or mini chocolate candies for feathers
  • Orange or yellow chocolate-coated candies for beaks
  • Melted chocolate or chocolate frosting for attaching decorations

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin pan or line with mini paper cups.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder just until combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the mini muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
  • Once cool, spread a small amount of melted chocolate or frosting on top of each brownie.
  • Decorate each with candy eyes near the center, a candy beak just below, and candy corn or chocolate pieces arranged like tail feathers around the back.
  • Let decorations set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Use a squeeze bottle or piping bag for neater chocolate application.
  • Let kids decorate their own turkeys for a fun family activity.
  • Use a dense brownie recipe to keep shapes neat.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.