Cookie Candy Turkeys

                                     12 chocolate candy stars
                                     12 caramels, unwrapped
                                     12 scalloped chocolate-frosted
                                     shortbread cookies
                                     12 pieces candy corn

                                     To make each turkey, place
                                     chocolate
                                     star, point side up, on work
                                     surface.
                                     Place one caramel on waxed
                                     paper;
                                     microwave on high for 5 to 10
                                     seconds
                                     or just until slightly softened.
                                     Place
                                     softened caramel on tip of
                                     chocolate star,
                                     pressing down so they stick
                                     together. To
                                     make the tail, press chocolate
                                     cookie,
                                     striped side facing forward,
                                     firmly against
                                     the soft caramel to stand upright.
                                     Press
                                     candy corn on top of caramel to
                                     resemble
                                     turkey’s beak. 12 cookies.