DIY: Thanksgiving Appetizers

I know, I know Thanksgiving isn’t for weeks yet, but hear me out.  You’ve got family and friends coming over for dinner, you’re busy in the kitchen making a magnificent feast, and everyone keeps wandering into the kitchen to “see what smells so good”.  They’re family, they’re friends, they’re in the way!  So, plan ahead to make these cute and simple appetizers to keep them in another room while you perform your magic!

Let’s start with the basic Turkey appetizer.  There are dozens of varieties and all are easy to make.  The most difficult part is the arranging.

If you have some time, you can attempt a pizza dough cornucopia to fill with veggies, fruits, breadsticks.

(Short version instructions: create a foil cone; wrap slices of pizza crust dough around the cone overwrapping edges; brush with an egg wash and bake.)

For a lighter fare, you could make acorns!

These adorable acorns are just 3 ingredients: use some melted chocolate chips (or peanut butter, your choice) to attach a mini nutterbutter cookie to the flat end of a Hershey kiss.  Let them set a few minutes, then use more melted chocolate to attach a mini chocolate chip (or peanut butter chip) to the other end.  Done!

Another easy appetizer is a pilgrim hat!

Any type of chocolate cookie will work—a plain chocolate wafer or fudge striped cookie will do.  With a bit of frosting attach the chocolate side to a mini peanut butter cup, add some frosting details, and you’re done!