Gotcha, didn't I? They are turkey cookies, but they are not made with turkey. These sugar cookies are a hallmark contribution of mine to Thanksgiving dinners past, present and future. You may be wondering why I didn't highlight a pumpkin pie, pumpkin roll or pumpkin cookie recipe as my Thanksgiving post. I'll tell you why: because everyone makes or writes about those. Yes, pumpkin this and that deserves a proper place at the Thanksgiving table, but sometimes it's just too much. Pumpkin pie is a great, timeless staple. Pumpkin rolls nauseate me because they're a dense lump of fat upon fat, and I can practically hear my arteries closing while I'm eating it (PS that's a challenge to those of you reading this...comment with a pumpkin roll recipe that's light and I'll try it out and publish it here if it lives up to the hype). Pumpkin cookies are a refreshing change of pace, but sometimes it's nice to see something that's not orange or brown on the dessert table. Cue my Turkey Cookies!
These cookies are always a crowd pleaser, they're festive, they're tasty, they keep well, and they make for a great host/hostess gift should you need one. Make sure you set aside plenty of time though as the dough needs to chill for a few hours before baking. I usually make the dough the night before or early in the day and then bake them that evening.
