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Turkey Cheese Ball

Our Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipe helps your autistic child practice fine motor skills and explore sensory play while making a savory treat for the family.

Turkey Cheese Ball The whole family will gobble up this easy and savory Thanksgiving appetizer, that your kiddo will enjoy making. They can practice their fine motor skills while also enjoying a bit of sensory play. Ingredients: 1 stick cream cheese 1 cup shredded cheese Seasoning (optional) Crackers Pretzels Candy eyes Candy corn Chocolate ball Instructions: Into a bowl, mix your softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, and seasonings, if using. With clean hands, shape your mixture into a ball. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on your counter and add your cheese ball to the center. Wrap the cheese ball and place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour to firm. Once firm, place your cheese ball in the center of a plate and add your crackers around it. Create your turkey's feathers by placing pretzel sticks at the back of the ball. Using some cream cheese or melted chocolate, attach your pretzel stick to the chocolate ball to form the head. Attach your candy eyes and candy corn to form the turkey's face on the chocolate ball. Then insert the stick into the front of the cheese ball.Download Now!

Benefits of At-Home Activities

Crafts and recipes are a gentle way to build fine motor skills while practicing patience, following directions, and expressing creativity. They also give your family a low-pressure way to connect. Many of our crafts and recipes can be adapted to your child's pace and interests.  

The pink Happy Apple wearing a chef hat and holding a whisk.

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