These adorable Pilgrim Hat treats are the cutest no-bake Thanksgiving dessert! Made with soft marshmallows dipped in rich melted chocolate and set on top of a crisp chocolate cookie “brim,” they come together in just minutes and are always a hit at Thanksgiving feasts, kids’ parties, and school celebrations. Because honestly—a chocolate-covered marshmallow is always a good idea! Add these fun and festive Thanksgiving marshmallow hats to your dessert table this year for a quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing treat everyone will love.
These Pilgrim Hats have been a family tradition since my youngest was in preschool — and now he’s headed into his 20s! WHAT? How did that happen? He used to ask me to make them for every classroom feast, and they quickly became the treat everyone looked forward to each year. The tradition stuck, and now it just wouldn’t feel like Thanksgiving without a batch of these chocolate marshmallow hats on the table.
If you are looking for another no back and kid friendly treat this holiday season try these Fall Acorn Treats!
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Ingredients
- Jet Puffed Marshmallows
- Dipping Chocolate
- Keebler Fudge Stripe cookies
- Yellow Decorating Icing (store bought tube or homemade)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dipping chocolate in 25-second increments, stirring between each round, until completely smooth. Once melted, add a jumbo Jet-Puffed marshmallow and gently turn it until fully coated. Then, using a fork, lift the marshmallow out and lightly tap it on the side of the bowl to allow any excess chocolate to drip off. Next, with the help of a toothpick for guidance, slide the coated marshmallow onto the center of the chocolate cookie — chocolate side up — to form the hat. After all of the hats are assembled, place them in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. Finally, once firm, use a writing tip to pipe a small rectangle for the hat’s buckle. Let it firm up for a few more minutes and serve! Watch the short video below for a step by step!
Equipment
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Storage
These store really well! You can make them a day or two before you need to serve, making them perfect for a dessert table! Just store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
FAQs
I prefer the Ghirardelli Melting Wafers. They have milk and dark chocolate.
Yes! Yellow Mini M&Ms are a perfect substitute.
Kid Approved Fall Treats
- Fall Acorn Treats
- Halloween Funfetti Cookies
- Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
- Pumpkin Dip
- Easiest Cut Out Sugar Cookies
Decorator Icing
I like to just buy a tube of the yellow decorating icing because this recipe does not use much. However, if you would like to make your own buttercream, here is a link to my Easy Vanilla Buttercream Frosting.
Fall Recipes
Pilgrim Hats
Ingredients
- 10 oz Ghirardelli melting wafers will not use all the chocolate
- 15 Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies
- 15 Jet Puffed marshmallows
- Yellow Decorating Icing
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dipping chocolate in 25-second increments, stirring between each round, until completely smooth. Once melted, add a jumbo Jet-Puffed marshmallow and gently turn it until fully coated. Using a fork, lift the marshmallow out and lightly tap it on the side of the bowl to allow any excess chocolate to drip off.With the help of a toothpick for guidance, slide the coated marshmallow onto the center of the chocolate cookie — chocolate side up — to form the hat. After all of the hats are assembled, place them in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. Once firm, use a writing tip to pipe a small rectangle for the hat’s buckle. Let firm.
Eva says
Okay these are the cutest! And I LOOOOVE marshmallow. I have bookmarked them to make. Thanks for the fun recipe.
Misty Tannery says
Oh, so glad! I hope you enjoy them!
Madhu says
These look fantastic! I love that they are no-bake, and honestly, chocolate-covered marshmallows are the perfect crowd-pleaser. I'm definitely making these for my family this year!
Misty Tannery says
The chocolate marshmallow is definitely the crowd pleaser!
Therese says
These are just the cutest! I can't wait to make them with my kids.
Misty Tannery says
I hope you all enjoy them!
Leanne says
These are so cute, and who can say no to chocolate and marshmallows? I will def be making these.
Misty Tannery says
I hope you love them! We love chocolate and marshmallows too!
Tina says
These are the cutest! Saving for a fun holiday activity with the kiddos!
Misty Tannery says
I hope they love making them!
Risa says
These are so much fun! I’ve been looking for a little food craft/treat for kids to make at Thanksgiving and this is perfect! Saving!
Misty Tannery says
I am so glad! I bet they will be a hit!
Abi says
Wow what a fun way to make Pilgrim Hats, love this idea!
Misty Tannery says
Thank you! I love easy holiday treats!
Stephanie says
These Pilgrim Hats were so cute and fun to make. The chocolate-covered marshmallow with the cookie base was the perfect sweet bite. They were a big hit with the kids.
Misty Tannery says
I am so glad you all enjoyed them! Happy Thanksgiving!