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Chocolate Nutter Butter Penguin Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These adorable Penguin Nutter Butter Cookies are a fun and festive treat that combine classic Nutter Butter cookies dipped in rich dark chocolate with colorful candy decorations to create charming little penguin faces. Perfect for holiday parties or winter-themed gatherings, these no-bake cookies are easy to assemble and sure to delight kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • 6 Nutter Butter cookies

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup dark chocolate melting wafers

Decorations

  • 6 white candy melts
  • 12 regular orange M&Ms
  • 6 mini orange M&Ms
  • 12 edible candy eyes

Instructions

  1. Prepare your workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Melt the chocolate: Place the dark chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval, until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted.
  3. Dip the cookies: Carefully dip each Nutter Butter cookie into the melted dark chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off gently. Place each dipped cookie onto the prepared parchment paper.
  4. Add white candy melts: Position one white candy melt at the bottom center of each chocolate-coated cookie to create the penguin’s belly.
  5. Attach the feet: Place two regular orange M&Ms at the bottom edge of each cookie to represent the penguin’s feet.
  6. Decorate the face: Toward the top of each cookie, press two edible candy eyes into the chocolate. Then place one mini orange M&M between and slightly below the eyes to form the penguin’s beak.
  7. Set the cookies: Allow the decorated cookies to sit undisturbed until the chocolate is fully set and hardened before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  • If you don’t have dark chocolate melting wafers, semi-sweet chocolate chips can be substituted but may need additional fat like a little vegetable oil for smooth melting.
  • Ensure the cookies are completely dry before dipping to help the chocolate adhere better.
  • Store finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • For added fun, try using different colored candy melts or M&Ms to customize your penguins.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/chocolate-nutter-butter-penguin-cookies-recipe/