Pilgrim Hat Cookies
Pilgrim Hat Cookies are a fun and festive Thanksgiving treat made with Fudge Stripe cookies, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, creamy peanut butter frosting and Reese’s Pieces.
These adorable no-bake cookies come together in just 20 minutes and are an easy holiday dessert that kids and adults will love.
Why This Recipe is a Winner!
- No baking required – Just assemble, decorate and enjoy!
- Ready in 20 minutes – Perfect for last-minute Thanksgiving treats.
- Only a handful of ingredients – Simple grocery-store ingredients keep things easy.
- Fun for kids to make – Little helpers can assemble the hats and add the candy buckles.
- Perfect for parties – Great for Thanksgiving dinner, Friendsgiving, classroom parties and fall celebrations.
- Easy to make ahead – Assemble them before the holiday and have dessert ready to go.
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Yield:
15 cookies
Ingredients You'll Need
- 15 Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies
- 15 Reese's miniature cups
- ½ cup Reese's pieces candy
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp. milk
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Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1:
I lined a baking sheet with parchment paper and placed fudge stripe cookies upside down in a single layer on the baking sheet.
STEP 2:
I used an electric mixer to cream together softened butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar and salt in a mixing bowl until fully combined.
STEP 3:
I placed the prepared frosting in a piping bag and piped it onto the top of each mini peanut butter cup.
I placed the peanut butter cups frosting side down on the fudge stripe cookies.
I pressed the peanut butter cups down to form a ring of frosting around the edges.
STEP 4:
I used the frosting to stick a Reese's pieces candy to each hat to act as the "buckle".
These Pilgrim Hat Cookies are the perfect combination of crunchy chocolate cookies, creamy peanut butter frosting and rich Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with a little candy crunch on top.
Every bite is sweet, chocolatey and peanut buttery, making these adorable Thanksgiving treats just as delicious as they are fun to look at.
If you are looking for the perfect easy fall treat, then you need to try these Pilgrim Hat Cookies!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Pilgrim Hat Cookies ahead of time?
- Yes! You can assemble these cookies a day or two ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in a cool place or in the refrigerator.
Can I use a different type of cookie?
- Yes. Any round chocolate-covered or chocolate-striped cookie with a similar size and shape can work as the brim of the pilgrim hat.
Can I freeze Pilgrim Hat Cookies?
- Freezing isn’t recommended because the cookies and candy can develop condensation as they thaw, which may affect their texture and appearance.
Pilgrim Hat Cookies
Pilgrim Hat Cookies are a fun and festive Thanksgiving treat made with Fudge Stripe cookies, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, creamy peanut butter frosting and Reese’s Pieces.
These adorable no-bake cookies come together in just 20 minutes and are an easy holiday dessert that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
- 15 Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies
- 15 Reese's miniature peanut butter cups **Tip: refrigerate the Reese's cups so they don't begin to melt as you are building the cookies.
- ½ cup Reese's pieces candy
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp. milk
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- Lay out the fudge stripe cookies, upside down.
- In a medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and pinch of salt, until well combined.
- If needed, add a splash of milk and continue mixing until frosting forms.
- Add to a piping bag and snip off the tip.
- Add frosting to the top of each Reese's cup candy, and place frosting side down on the upside down cookies. Press to form the ring of frosting around the edge.
- Place a Reese's pieces candy as the "buckle" on each hat. Add some more frosting to the back of the candies, if needed, so they'll stick.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 15 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 292Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 125mgCarbohydrates: 42gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 3g
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