Our family always has a fall festival. Something that the kids can enjoy while the adults get to reconnect for a while. Of course, if we want to have time for the adults, we have to make sure the kiddos are entertained the whole time. These Autumn harvest cookies make great fall festival food ideas and are sure to be a hit with the kids.
Jump to:
💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Seasonal Flavors: These Autumn Harvest Cookies are packed with all your favorite fall spices.
- Chewy & Delicious: A perfect balance of soft cookies with crunchy bits of autumn goodness.
- Perfect for Sharing: Great for potlucks, family gatherings, or festival snacks.
🥚Autumn Harvest Cookies Ingredients
- Nutter Butters
- Wilton yellow and green candy melts
- Miniature baking M&M’s
- Green lollipop sticks
- Parchment paper
- Decorating bag
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Cookie Base: Use chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) instead of Nutter Butters for a different flavor profile.
- Candy Coating: Opt for white chocolate or dark chocolate melts if yellow candy melts are unavailable.
- Decorative Toppings: Replace M&Ms with autumn-colored sprinkles or chopped nuts for added texture.
🔪 How To Make Autumn Harvest Cookies
- Step 1: In a small microwave safe bowl, heat 2 cups of the yellow and 1 cups of green candy melts in separate microwave safe bowls. Microwave on 50% power for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
- Step 2: Carefully open a Nutter Butter. Add a dollop of melted yellow chocolate and gently press a green lollipop stick onto the frosting side of the Nutter butter. The sticks should stick out the top about half an inch.
- Step 3: Carefully place the Nutter Butters back together. Place on a parchment paper lined baking pan and transfer to the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Step 4: Hold the lollipop sticks Nutter Butters over the melted yellow chocolate. Dip the cookie in and let any excess drip off and set back onto the parchment paper.
- Step 5: Place 3 vertical rows of brown, yellow and orange M&M’s vertically onto the yellow chocolate covered Nutter Butters, rotating colours and transfer to the freezer for 15 minutes to harden.
- Step 6: In a small microwave safe bowl, heat 1 cup of your green candy melts on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted, pour into a decorating bag and cut a tiny tip off the end of the bag.
- Step 7: Carefully peel your husk leaves off and add a dab of melted chocolate onto the bottom of husk leaf and carefully press onto the back of the Nutter Butter and let harden.
- Step 8: Your nutter butter Autumn harvest cookies are now ready! Enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to your cookie dough to infuse warm, autumnal flavors.
- Incorporate orange, yellow, and brown M&M's or Reese's Pieces to add a pop of fall colors to your cookies.
- Mix in chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to provide a satisfying crunch that complements the soft cookie base.
💭 FAQs
Store these decorated Nutter Butter cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer freshness, refrigeration is recommended, but allow them to come to room temperature before serving.
Yes, you can use other sandwich cookies like Golden Oreos or any preferred variety. However, using Nutter Butters adds a distinct peanut butter flavor that complements the autumn theme.
To prevent overheating, melt the candy melts in short intervals, stirring frequently. Avoid adding water, as it can cause the candy to seize. If the coating is too thick, you can add a teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable shortening to achieve a smoother consistency.
Absolutely! Feel free to decorate the cookies with chopped nuts, sprinkles, or other edible decorations to enhance their appearance and flavor.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with autumn harvest cookies:
- Apple cider: Warm or chilled, its spiced flavor complements the fall-themed cookies.
- Caramel popcorn: Sweet and crunchy, it adds a delightful texture alongside the cookies.
- Pumpkin spice latte: A seasonal favorite that pairs perfectly with autumn treats.
🍜 Related Recipes
Did you make this recipe? Leave a review and a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating below! Alternatively, bookmark it in your browser or save to Pinterest.
Autumn Harvest Cookies for the Perfect Fall Festival
Ingredients
- Nutter Butters
- Wilton yellow and green candy melts
- Miniature baking M&M’s
- Green lollipop sticks
- Parchment paper
- Decorating bag
Instructions
- In a small microwave safe bowl, heat 2 cups of the yellow and 1 cups of green candy melts in separate microwave safe bowls.
- Microwave on 50% power for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
- Carefully open a Nutter Butter.
- Add a dollop of melted yellow chocolate and gently press a green lollipop stick onto the frosting side of the Nutter butter.
- The sticks should stick out the top about half an inch.
- Carefully place the Nutter Butters back together.
- Place on a parchment paper lined baking pan and transfer to the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Hold the lollipop sticks Nutter Butters over the melted yellow chocolate.
- Dip the cookie in and let any excess drip off and set back onto the parchment paper.
- Place 3 vertical rows of brown, yellow and orange M&M’s vertically onto the yellow chocolate covered Nutter Butters, rotating colours and transfer to the freezer for 15 minutes to harden.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, heat 1 cup of your green candy melts on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted, pour into a decorating bag and cut a tiny tip off the end of the bag.
- Use your decorating bag of green candy melts to draw green leaf like shapes to look like the husk of the corn of a piece of parchment paper, transfer to the freezer for 5 minutes to harden.
- Carefully peel your husk leaves off and add a dab of melted chocolate onto the bottom of husk leaf and carefully press onto the back of the Nutter Butter and let harden.
- Your nutter butter Autumn harvest cookies are now ready! Enjoy!
These look DELICIOUS will be great for Christmas too
oh thanks.. I agree! Autumn and Christmas