Halloween Frosted Animal Cookie Turnovers

Flaky puff pastry filled with raspberry preserves, sweet cream cheese, and crushed Halloween frosted animal cookies, topped with vanilla glaze and spooky sprinkles!

These Halloween Frosted Animal Cookie Turnovers are pastries with a fun little cookie twist. Each one has flaky puff pastry filled with sweet cream cheese, raspberry preserves, and crushed frosted animal cookies. Finish them with vanilla glaze and Halloween sprinkles, and you’ve got a treat that’s just as good for breakfast as it is for dessert.

Flavor Profile

These turnovers have a buttery, flaky exterior with a creamy, sweet filling and a little fruity tartness from the raspberry preserves. The frosted animal cookies add vanilla sweetness and small bits of cookie texture throughout the filling. The vanilla glaze brings everything together, while the Halloween nonpareils add a colorful, crunchy finish.

Recipe Tips

• Keep the pastry chilled. Puff pastry works best when it’s cool, so refrigerate it briefly if it becomes too soft while assembling.
• Crush the cookies into small chunks. Aim for pieces around ¼ inch or smaller so they’re easy to distribute throughout the filling without turning into powder.
• Leave room around the edges. Keep a ½-inch border free of filling so you can properly seal the turnovers and prevent leaking.
• Don’t overfill the turnovers. A little cream cheese, raspberry preserves, and crushed cookies goes a long way, especially once the pastry starts puffing.
• Seal the edges with a fork. Press firmly around the edges to help keep the filling inside while baking.
• Cool before decorating. Allow the turnovers to cool slightly before adding the vanilla glaze so it stays on top instead of melting into the pastry.

The Twist

Instead of using traditional fruit filling alone, these turnovers have crushed Halloween frosted animal cookies mixed right into the filling! They add an unexpected cookie element to a classic pastry, with sweet frosting and little pieces of crunchy cookies in every bite.

Ingredient Highlights

• Puff pastry: Frozen puff pastry creates the flaky, buttery layers. Be sure to thaw it according to the package directions before assembling.
• Halloween frosted animal cookies: Use the pink and orange frosted animal cookies and roughly crush them into small pieces rather than fine crumbs. They’ll add sweetness and cookie texture inside the turnovers.
• Raspberry preserves: Seedless raspberry preserves add fruity flavor and a little tartness to balance the sweet filling.
• Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese creates a smooth, cheesecake-style filling that pairs perfectly with the raspberry preserves.
• Halloween nonpareils: These tiny sprinkles add a colorful finish and a little crunch over the vanilla glaze.

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• Author: Taryn Camp

Ingredients

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Turnovers

• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup seedless raspberry preserves or jam
• ½ cup Halloween frosted animal cookies, roughly crushed
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Vanilla glaze and topping

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Halloween nonpareils

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. Lightly roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into 6–8 evenly sized rectangles.
4. Spread a small amount of the cream cheese mixture over one half of each rectangle, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
5. Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of raspberry preserves over the cream cheese filling.
6. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of crushed Halloween frosted animal cookies over the preserves. The cookies should be roughly crushed into small pieces, not fine crumbs, so they add some texture to the filling.
7. Fold the empty half of each pastry rectangle over the filling. Gently press the edges together, then seal with a fork.
8. Transfer the turnovers to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
9. Brush the tops with beaten egg and cut a small slit in the center of each turnover to allow steam to escape.
10. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the turnovers are puffed and golden brown.
11. Allow the turnovers to cool for 10–15 minutes before adding the glaze.
12. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and vanilla extract. Add additional milk a little at a time until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
13. Drizzle or spread the vanilla glaze over each turnover. Immediately decorate with Halloween nonpareils.

FAQ

Can I use strawberry preserves instead of raspberry?

Absolutely! Strawberry preserves work just as well and give the turnovers a slightly sweeter, less tart flavor. You could also experiment with cherry preserves.

Can I use regular frosted animal cookies instead of Halloween ones?

Yes! Regular pink and white frosted animal cookies work perfectly, making this recipe fun for other occasions throughout the year. Just change the sprinkles to match your theme.

Can I make these turnovers ahead of time?

You can assemble the turnovers a few hours ahead and keep them covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake. Brush with egg wash just before baking, then glaze and decorate after cooling.

How should I store leftover turnovers?

Store leftover turnovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days because of the cream cheese filling. Warm them briefly in the oven or air fryer if you’d like to bring back some of the flaky texture.

Can I use homemade pie crust instead of puff pastry?

Yes, although the texture will be different. Pie crust creates a more traditional hand-pie texture, while puff pastry gives these turnovers their light, flaky layers.

Sprinkle of Fun

Make these turnovers for a Halloween breakfast treat! Serve them with hot chocolate for a fun way to start the day.