Peanut Butter Cookie Pilgrim Hats

Name: Peanut Butter Cookie Pilgrim Hats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: ½ cup peanut butter; 1 cup white chocolate chips; 24 fudge striped cookies; 24 Reese’s dark chocolate miniature cups; Red (orange, and yellow mini M&Ms)

These adorable Peanut Butter Cookie Pilgrim Hats are perfect for your Thanksgiving dessert table! With just 5 ingredients and no baking required, they’re a fun treat to make with kids.

Plate of chocolate pilgrim hat cookies with peanut butter cups and candy accents.

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The combination of fudge stripe cookies, chocolate peanut butter cups, and a creamy white chocolate-peanut butter mixture creates the perfect sweet treat. Each hat features a cute candy buckle that makes these cookies look just like traditional pilgrim hats. The best part? They only take about 20 minutes from start to finish!

Want to add more no-bake treats to your holiday menu? My Rolo Pretzel Turkeys are another quick and easy option. For more sweet Thanksgiving fun, try my Turkey Snack Board or Muffin Tin Turkey & Stuffing Cups.

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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

Kid-Friendly Fun: These cute pilgrim hats are perfect for getting little hands involved in holiday prep
Quick Assembly: Just 10 minutes to put together and 10 minutes to set
No Baking Required: Simply melt, assemble, and let set
Make-Ahead Friendly: These treats can be made up to 2 weeks in advance
Budget-Friendly: Uses easy-to-find ingredients that won’t break the bank

Recipe Ingredients

Reeses Miniature Cups, Fudge Striped Cookies, mini M&Ms, peanut butter, and white chocolate chips.

Ingredient Notes:

Milk – Whole milk adds sweetness to this milkshake and helps to achieve the desired creamy texture, but you could use non-dairy milk instead.
White Chocolate Chips: These melt smoothly and help create the “glue” that holds our hats together while adding sweetness
Peanut Butter: Adds a creamy, nutty flavor and helps the white chocolate stay soft enough to work with
Fudge Striped Cookies: These cookies create the perfect hat brim with their round shape and chocolate stripes
Reese’s Dark Chocolate Miniature Cups: Form the top of the hat and add extra peanut butter flavor
Mini M&Ms: These colorful candies make the perfect hat buckle

See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.

Substitutions and Additions

Cookie Base: Use thin mints or other round chocolate cookies instead of fudge stripe cookies
Hat Top: Swap Reese’s cups for Rolos or other chocolate candies
Binding Mix: Replace the white chocolate-peanut butter mixture with colored frosting or melted candy melts
Buckle Options: Use piped frosting or colored candy melts instead of M&Ms
Color Variations: Try different colored M&Ms to match other holiday themes

How to Make Peanut Butter Pilgrim Hat Cookies (step-by-step directions)

Peanut butter mixture in bowl, whisked, and piped.

Prepare your workspace by lining a baking tray with parchment paper.
Combine white chocolate chips and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on low power, stirring frequently, until smooth. (Photos 1 & 2)
Transfer the melted mixture to a piping bag and let it cool for 5 minutes before cutting the tip. (Photo 3)
Place fudge stripe cookies stripe-side down on your prepared surface. (Photo 4)

Chocolate cookies being decorated with candies and peanut butter cups on parchment paper.

Pipe small circles of the peanut butter mixture in the center of each cookie. (Photo 5)
Add Reese’s cups upside down on top of the piped mixture, pressing gently to create a band around the edge. (Photo 6)
Finish by adding an M&M “buckle” to each hat’s band. (Photo 7)
Let set until firm or speed up the process in the refrigerator.

Chocolate pilgrim hat treats with M&M candy on a parchment paper.

Recipe Tips

Make sure the melted mixture is cool enough to pipe but not too firm
Don’t cut too large of an opening in your piping bag – start small
Work in small batches if making a large quantity so the mixture doesn’t set in the piping bag
Keep ingredients at room temperature for best assembly
Place hats in a single layer while setting to maintain their shape

Storing Tips

Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks
Make Ahead: Perfect for preparing 1-2 weeks before your event
Freezing: Not recommended as the texture may change

Serving Suggestions

Create a festive Thanksgiving dessert spread by pairing these pilgrim hat cookies with some Pumpkin Dump Cake or Pumpkin Chiffon Pie.

Or if you have extra Reese’s cups to use up, try these Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Bars or White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.

Chocolate treats resembling hats with M&M candies scattered on a wooden surface.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make these ahead for a party?

Yes! These pilgrim hat cookies can be made up to 2 weeks in advance when stored properly in an airtight container.

Why isn’t my white chocolate melting smoothly?

Microwave in short bursts at 50% power, stirring frequently. High heat can cause white chocolate to seize up.

Can I make these without peanut butter for allergies?

Yes! You can use melted candy melts or frosting instead of the peanut butter-white chocolate mixture.

Why are my hats falling apart?

Make sure your white chocolate mixture has the right consistency – not too hot when piping, and give them enough time to set completely before moving.

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A plate of chocolate pilgrim hat-shaped cookies.

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