Scarecrow Nutter Butters Recipe
Introduction
These Scarecrow Nutter Butters are a fun and festive treat perfect for Halloween or autumn celebrations. Combining crunchy cookies, candy decorations, and colorful chocolate melts, they’re sure to delight kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 10 Nutter Butter cookies
- 20 candy eyeball sprinkles
- 10 candy corns
- 6 half graham crackers
- 6 mini shredded wheat pieces
- 1 tube black sparkle gel (Wilton)
- 1 bag Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 cup orange candy melts
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt the Ghirardelli white chocolate wafers according to the package directions. Each brand may vary, so follow instructions carefully.
- Step 2: Dip the Nutter Butter cookies into the melted white chocolate and place them on freezer paper or parchment paper.
- Step 3: Before the white chocolate dries, decorate each cookie by adding a larger piece of graham cracker on top, candy eyeball sprinkles for eyes, and a candy corn for the nose.
- Step 4: Position a mini shredded wheat piece just below the graham cracker “hat” sides to complete the scarecrow’s face.
- Step 5: Melt the orange candy melts as directed. Brush some onto the graham cracker and then place the second, smaller graham cracker piece on top to finish the hat.
- Step 6: Use black sparkle gel to draw a mouth on each scarecrow and let the decorations dry completely before serving.
Tips & Variations
- For extra stability, chill the coated cookies in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before adding the toppings.
- Substitute candy eyes with edible markers or mini chocolate chips if you prefer.
- Use colored candy melts in other fall shades like yellow or brown to customize the hat’s colors.
Storage
Store the finished scarecrow cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep them longer, refrigerate, but allow the cookies to come to room temperature before serving to maintain best texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use other types of cookies instead of Nutter Butters?
Yes, any sturdy cookie with a flat surface works well. Just make sure it can hold the toppings without breaking.
What if I don’t have black sparkle gel?
You can use melted dark chocolate with a fine-tipped piping bag or an edible black food marker to draw the mouth on each scarecrow.
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Scarecrow Nutter Butters Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 scarecrow nutter butter cookies 1x
Description
Create festive and fun Scarecrow Nutter Butters, a delightful Halloween-themed treat featuring nutter butter cookies dipped in white chocolate and decorated with candy eyes, candy corn, graham crackers, and mini shredded wheat for a spooky scarecrow look. Perfect for holiday parties and fun family snacks.
Ingredients
Cookies and Candy Decorations
- 10 nutter butter cookies
- 20 candy eyeball sprinkles
- 10 candy corns
- 6 half graham crackers
- 6 mini shredded wheat pieces
Chocolate and Frosting
- 1 bag Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 cup orange candy melts
- 1 tube black sparkle gel (Wilton)
Instructions
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt the Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers according to the package directions, usually by heating in short intervals in the microwave or using a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip Cookies: Dip each nutter butter cookie into the melted white chocolate to coat it, then place the dipped cookies on freezer paper or parchment paper for easy removal later. Work quickly to add decorations before the chocolate sets.
- Assemble Scarecrow Face: Press a larger piece of graham cracker at the top of each dipped cookie to form the hat brim. Add two candy eyeball sprinkles as eyes and place one candy corn in the center as the nose. Position a mini shredded wheat piece on each side just below the graham cracker to simulate the straw hair.
- Melt and Apply Orange Candy Melts: Melt the orange candy melts according to package instructions. Brush the melted orange candy onto the graham cracker pieces, then place the smaller graham cracker half over the top to complete the scarecrow’s hat.
- Draw Mouth: Use the black sparkle gel to carefully draw a mouth on each scarecrow face. Allow all the decorations and chocolate to fully dry and set before serving for the best presentation.
Notes
- Work quickly when dipping and decorating to prevent the white chocolate from hardening too soon.
- You can substitute candy eyes with small edible googly eyes if preferred.
- Keep finished treats refrigerated if not serving immediately to maintain chocolate firmness.
- Use freezer or parchment paper to avoid sticking and ease cleanup.
- Customize by swapping orange candy melts for other colors based on seasonal themes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Scarecrow Nutter Butters, Halloween treats, no-bake cookies, nutter butter dessert, holiday snack
