# Chocolate Turkey-Shaped Crackers The Ritzy Turkey Cookies are an Easy Thanksgiving Snack By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-11-11 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritzy-turkey-cookies References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Ritzy-Turkey-Cookies/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/) When you sit down to your Thanksgiving meal on the November 22nd, make sure the Ritzy Turkey Cookies are one of the dessert dishes on the table. These easy [chocolate covered crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tazzy-cookie-bites) are a cinch to make and even easier to gobble up. The hardest part is buttering the Ritz with a delectable peanut spread. Then all you need to do is smother your [peanut butter cracker sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritz-bits-spicy-queso) in melted chocolate. The turkey perched on top is made using a chocolate Kiss, tasty fall candy corn and sliced licorice for the wattle. As soon as you bring the Ritzy Turkey Cookies from the kitchen your guests will praise you for your baking expertise. Little do they know you hardly lifted a finger for these Thanksgiving treats. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Easy DIY Desserts:** Creating homemade desserts that are quick and simple to make. - **Creative Snack Ideas:** Inventing unique and inventive snacks for special occasions. - **Holiday-themed Treats:** Designing treats that are specifically tailored to holidays and special events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The industry can explore new recipes and techniques to create easy DIY desserts for consumers. - **Bakery and Confectionery:** The industry can develop creative and innovative snack ideas to cater to different occasions and consumer preferences. - **Seasonal Gifts and Decorations:** The industry can specialize in producing holiday-themed treats to enhance the festive atmosphere and provide unique gift options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bite-Sized Fudge-Drizzled Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritz-drizzled-minis.md) - [Dubai Chocolate Turkey Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-turkey.md) - [Cookie Cracker Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-and-ritz.md) - [Extra-Buttery Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butteryer-flavored-crackers.md) - [Golden-Baked Summertime Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritz-sunkissed.md) - [Turkey-Resembling Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-cake.md) - [Buttery Spicy-Sweet Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritz-crackers-hot-honey.md) - [Cracker-Crusted Turkey Legs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezitcrusted-turkey-legs.md) - [Turkey-Shaped Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-chicken-nuggets.md)