The best part of Thanksgiving is the desserts! Some would argue for the turkey or maybe even the green bean casserole, but turkey isn’t exactly the part I look forward to when it comes to Thanksgiving. If you are looking for a new and fun dessert to try this Thanksgiving, I have rounded up some of the best Thanksgiving desserts recipes out there! From turkeys to Pilgrims and even the classic pumpkin pie, there is sure to be something that you’ll like.
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The 13 Best Thanksgiving Desserts
1. Caramel Apple Mini Cheesecakes
This recipe combines classic cheesecake with the fall favorite caramel apples! They are easy to serve and great for portion control.
Caramel Apple Mini Cheesecakes with Streusel Topping by Cooking Classy
2. Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Not a big fan of pie? Here is an alternative to pumpkin pie, with the pumpkin taste we all know and love!
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes, by Two Sisters
3. Pumpkin Spice Muffins
These muffins are the perfect Thanksgiving desserts pumpkin spice treat for all on Thanksgiving Day! Plus, also very easy to make this one.
4. Turkey Cupcakes
These cupcakes are perfect for Thanksgiving! They’re super easy to make, and you can even get the kids involved.
Turkey Cupcakes, by Food, Fun and Faraway Places
5. Mini Pumpkin Pies
These mini pumpkin pies are perfect portion control bites! This recipe packs all the delicious flavor of a pumpkin pie in a quick and easy recipe.
Mini Pumpkin Pies, by Home Is There the Boat Is
6. Reese’s Turkeys
Put that leftover Halloween candy to good use with these Reese’s turkeys!
Reese’s Turkeys, by Inside Bru Crew Life
7. Hand Held Apple Pies
Apple pies that are just the right size for all, including the kids for making Thanksgiving desserts perfect!
8. Pilgrim Hats and Shirt Cookies
These cookies are relatively easy to make and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast!
Pilgrim Hat and Shirt Cookies, by Semi Sweet Designs
9. Mini Pumpkin Slice Cookies
These cookies are perfect for your guests to snack on, plus they don’t take that much time to make!
Mini Pumpkin Pie Slice Cookies, by Sweet Sugarbelle
10. Apple Pie Bread Pudding
Better than an apple pie, this dish combines the comforting bread pudding with apple pie filling!
Apple Pie Bread Pudding, by Will Cook for Smiles
11. Cornucopia Cookies
This unique dish combines one of the core centerpieces of Thanksgiving with a tasty cookie into a delicious treat!
Cornucopia Cookies, by The Decorated Cookie
12. Pumpkin Spice Dip
This one can be used for yummy Thanksgiving Desserts time that you can dip just about anything you want into it including chips or even cookies, too!
13. Tom the Turkey Cake
This has got to be one of the best turkey cakes I’ve ever seen!
Tom the Turkey Cake, by Cake Central
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What treats are you making this Thanksgiving?
Nellie says
These are perfect! I always find myself in charge of dessert for Halloween so I’m excited to try these recipes!
Janine says
Yay so happy to here and hope you enjoy!! 🙂
Meredith Spidel says
Those pie cookies are too cute! All look delicious!
Janine says
Aw, thanks and hope you can make the pie cookies soon, too 🙂
w says
We have twenty pumpkins in the garage waiting for one of us to have the time to scoop them out and bake a pie. Maybe this weekend?
Happy Weekend, Janine! Enjoy the heck out of it.
Janine says
Sounds like an awesome plan and weekend ahead for you and Bev. Happy Friday and weekend now, too!! 🙂
AnnMarie John says
I love dessert. For Thanksgiving, we usually have a sweet potato pie and that is the bomb! I may have to see which of these I might be interested in try and incorporating this year in our Thanksgiving. Not much more time to go.
Janine says
Omg, I love dessert, especially at Thanksgiving, too and agree not much time at all now 🙂
Diane Roark says
Janie,
Looks like the perfect Thanksgiving dessert roundup to me.
Thanks for sharing!
Diane
Janine says
Aw, thank you and always happy to share with you, too!! 🙂
Kristi Campbell says
Everything looks so great, Janine! Saving and my husband will thank you as he loves everything pumpkin! xo
Janine says
Aw, thank you Kristi and hope your husband enjoys, too now 🙂
Aunt Gloria says
They all look so yummy and fun! I might try one or two……or ? Thanks for sharing these ideas. xxoo
Janine says
Aw, so happy to share with you too and hope you can try, as well xoxo 😉
Dana says
Those turkeys are adorable! My daughter has offered to make all our desserts this Thanksgiving, so I’m off the hook! Going to share this post with her.
Janine says
Dana, I totally understand and your secret is safe with me!! 😉
Bev says
Ooh the apple pie bread pudding! I mean, it all looks delicious, but that one really caught my attention.
Janine says
I agree that one looks amazing!! 🙂
Seana Turner says
I usually look forward to pecan pie, which to me is the ultimate indulgence! I love those little pumpkin pies, though. They are beautiful, and it would be easy to serve a crowd:)
Janine says
Seana, I am a fan of pecan pie, too!! 🙂
Jen says
Mini pumpkin spice cookies?!! Those look so cute! Plus the little mini pumpkin pie cupcakes are adorable. Great round-up!
Janine says
Aw, thanks Jen and I am really loving those mini pumpkin pie cookies, too 🙂
Laura says
All of these look WAY too yummy! Awesome round up of Thanksgiving desserts.
Janine says
Thanks Laura and hope you can try a few, too 🙂
Tamara says
those pumpkin pie slices cookies always excite me. I have to make them one time. I don’t remember having any super amazing Thanksgiving desserts in the last few years. I can change that!
Janine says
Aw, I think you definitely can and got so much faith in you now my friend!! 🙂