![]() Using decorating gel, add eyes on each candy corn break.Pipe small amount of chocolate on one side of 1 candy corn piece, then place piece on the chocolate graham crackers against body, on either side for turkey legs.Hold in position until chocolate begins to set, 1 to 2 minutes. Pipe small amount of chocolate on one side of 1 candy corn piece center on round caramel and peanut butter cup for beak. Now, turn cookies so that graham crackers are flat on work surface and you are looking at the shortbread cookies (turkey feathers).Now, pipe about 1/2 teaspoon of melted chocolate on the bottom of 1 round caramel candy and place on 1 peanut butter cup (for turkey body).Now, pipe about 1/2 teaspoon of melted chocolate on the wider end of 1 peanut butter cup place over hole on 1 shortbread cookie, resting against graham cracker.Then center the longer side of 1 graham cracker on chocolate line, and hold until chocolate begins to set. Lay shortbread cookies in a row flat on a work surface with fudge stripes vertical (turkey feathers). Squeeze chocolate bag to pipe line of chocolate across the bottom of each cookie (crosswise over fudge stripes). Gently squeeze bag until chocolate is smooth cut off tiny corner which you’ll use to pipe out the chocolate. Place bag on microwave-safe plate and microwave for 1 minute until chips are soft. In a small resealable freezer bag, add chocolate chips and seal bag.And super random side note: use these instead of graham cracker when making s’mores. Do people still say pizzazz? I say pizzazz, ok?īring back all the childhood memories with these Homemade Fudge Stripes. The simple butter shortbread has a nice crunch to it and the chocolate adds a creamy texture.Ĭan’t you just picture these among a tray of Christmas goodies? The stark contrast of the light shortbread and the dark chocolate will really make them stand out and add some pizzazz. Refrigerate them for about 15 minutes to harden the chocolate and you’re good to go.Īren’t they the prettiest? I’m so excited with how they turned out both in looks and taste. They get a nice thick dip of chocolate on the bottom and a generous drizzle on top for that classic striped effect. Once they are rolled out, cut and baked the fun part begins. ![]() They only need to be refrigerated for an hour but make sure you factor that in when you are making them. I started with a simple shortbread cookie that is mixed up and refrigerated to make for easier rolling. I’m talking 6 ingredients people and I bet you have them all on hand already. And they are surprisingly easy with minimal ingredients required. With all that in mind, I thought it was about time to create my own Homemade Fudge Stripes. They are still the cookie I would probably choose if I were to pick up a package at the store. None of us were big chocolate fans but the ratio of chocolate to shortbread cookie was just right to make them desirable. I admit though, I loved occasionally indulging in packaged fudge stripes. Chocolate chip, no-bakes and pumpkin cookies were the classic favorites (and still are to this day). If there were cookies in our house, they were almost always homemade. This is not a complaint or to say I was deprived of cookies. Growing up, we were never really had store-bought cookies around the house. One of my favorite traditions of the holiday season is making cookies and putting together trays for family and friends so in the coming months I’ll be sharing some new cookie creations that are sure to become favorites. Some use chocolate covered cherries, like my fellow blogger at A Different Survival Guide did with her Fudge Striped Turkey Cookies. ![]() On Pinterest, there are all sorts of sweet Thanksgiving treats that resemble turkeys. I don’t care for all the spooky decorations and dressing up and would rather see cheery lights while eating fun, festive cookies by the fireplace, #homebody. Thanksgiving holds no item more iconic than turkey. Don’t get me wrong, Halloween is fun but it’s never been my favorite. Who is excited that Halloween is finally over and we can start talking about Christmas? This girl. These Homemade Fudge Stripes will be the perfect addition to your Christmas baking. It’s November and that means it’s officially time to start thinking about Christmas cookies. ![]()
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