Description
These adorable Penguin Nutter Butter Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want a whimsical snack. Made by dipping classic Nutter Butter cookies in rich dark chocolate and decorating with candy melts, M&Ms, and edible candy eyes, these cookies are both delicious and visually delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies and Coating
- 6 Nutter Butter cookies
- 1 cup dark chocolate melting wafers
- 6 white candy melts
Decorations
- 12 regular Orange M&Ms
- 6 mini Orange M&Ms
- 12 edible candy eyes
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to make cleanup easy.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the dark chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each session until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip Cookies: Dip each Nutter Butter cookie into the melted dark chocolate, gently tap off any excess chocolate to avoid drips, and then place the cookies onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Attach White Candy Melt: Put one white candy melt on the bottom center of each chocolate-coated cookie to help form the penguin’s belly.
- Add Feet: Place two regular Orange M&Ms at the bottom edge of each cookie to create the penguin’s feet.
- Add Eyes and Beak: Position two edible candy eyes toward the top of the cookie to look like eyes. Place one mini Orange M&M slightly below and between the eyes to serve as the penguin’s beak.
- Set and Serve: Allow the decorated cookies to fully set at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- If chocolate is too thick for dipping, microwave in short bursts and stir until smooth.
- For a glossy finish, temper the chocolate if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Feel free to substitute candy melts or M&Ms colors to suit other themes or holidays.
- Handle candy eyes and M&Ms gently to maintain their shape while decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
