Introduction

These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys are a fun and festive treat perfect for Thanksgiving. Combining fresh strawberries with chocolate, marshmallows, and pretzels, they create an adorable and tasty snack that’s easy to make and sure to delight guests of all ages.

The image shows several strawberries dipped in dark chocolate, shaped to look like small turkeys. Each strawberry forms the red and green top part, with the dark chocolate covering most of the body to create the turkey shape. White chocolate is used to make the turkey feet at the bottom. The strawberries are stuck onto light wooden sticks, standing on a white marbled surface with some placed on a white rectangular plate in the background. The texture of the chocolate is smooth and shiny, contrasting with the bright red strawberry tops and green leaves. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12 large fresh strawberries, washed and completely dried
24 mini marshmallows (2 for each strawberry)
12 pretzel sticks, cut in half (24 short sticks total)
1 ½ cups semi-sweet melting chocolate or chocolate chips
½ cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers (for bone tips)
1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, helps smooth chocolate)
Parchment paper (for lining tray)
Popsicle sticks (optional, for dipping/serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Wash and dry strawberries thoroughly, making sure they are completely dry to help the chocolate stick. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and cut the pretzel sticks in half.
Step 2: Insert one end of a pretzel stick halfway into the flat side of a mini marshmallow. Repeat to make two drumsticks for each strawberry.
Step 3: Melt a small amount of chocolate in the microwave using 30-second increments until smooth. Dip the marshmallow end of each pretzel stick into the melted chocolate, then gently press them onto the upper side of the strawberry near the green stem to form two “legs.”
Step 4: Carefully place the strawberries on the lined tray and let the chocolate harden completely, about 10–15 minutes.
Step 5: Melt the remaining chocolate with coconut oil if using until smooth and glossy. Hold the strawberry by its stem or a popsicle stick and dip the entire strawberry, legs included, into the chocolate. Allow excess chocolate to drip off and place back on the parchment paper to set.
Step 6: Once the dipped strawberries have set, melt the white chocolate and dip only the tips of the pretzel ends to create the appearance of turkey bones.
Step 7: Refrigerate the completed turkeys for 10–15 minutes to harden fully before serving. Arrange on a platter or package individually for a charming Thanksgiving treat.

Tips & Variations

Make sure strawberries are completely dry to prevent chocolate from sliding off.
Use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet for a richer flavor.
Substitute mini marshmallows with small white candies if preferred.
Add a touch of vanilla extract to the melted chocolate for extra aroma.
Use colored candy melts to give the turkeys a festive twist.

Storage

Store these chocolate covered strawberry turkeys in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best freshness, consume within a day. When ready to serve, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Avoid freezing, as strawberries may become mushy upon thawing.

How to Serve

The image shows several strawberries fully dipped in shiny dark chocolate, with the green leaves of the strawberries left bare at the top. Each strawberry is pierced with a slim, shiny gold stick. There are five strawberries placed on a white marbled surface, and a woman's hand with brown nail polish is holding the gold stick of one strawberry close to the camera, showing the glossy chocolate coating clearly. The chocolate looks smooth with some small lumps near the bottom where it has dripped. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the turkeys a few hours in advance and keep them refrigerated. For best taste and texture, serve them the same day.

What if I don’t have melting chocolate?

You can use regular chocolate chips by melting them gently with a little coconut oil or shortening to achieve a smooth consistency suitable for dipping.