21 of the Easiest Thanksgiving Desserts
Thanksgiving is all about family, gratitude, and of course, delicious food. But after spending hours preparing a feast, the last thing you want is to be stuck in the kitchen making complicated desserts. That’s why I’m sharing some of the easiest Thanksgiving desserts that are guaranteed to impress your guests without the stress. Whether you’re a baking pro or a beginner, these simple, mouthwatering Thanksgiving Desserts will be the perfect sweet ending to your holiday meal—and you won’t need to spend hours preparing them!
Easy Thanksgiving Desserts
Maple Brown Sugar Cookies
With big flavor, crisp edges, and mega chewy centers, these maple brown sugar cookies are a definite favorite. Top with maple icing for the ultimate fall cookie!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle
This pretty treat starts with a simple, no-bake, pumpkin cheesecake filling, then is layered with a crunchy cookie crumble and fresh whipped cream! It’s sweet and creamy and crunchy…and pretty much fall perfection!
Pecan Pie Brownies
Pecan Pie Brownies are fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a pecan pie filling for an irresistible treat. This is a Thanksgiving dessert FAVORITE but is delicious all year long. These decadent brownies disappear quickly!
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cobbler
This Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cobbler is full of rich pumpkin flavor and is a perfect dessert to make during the fall season. It’s easy to prepare and can be topped with whipped cream or served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a tasty holiday dessert.
Apple Cider Donut Cake
Moist, delicate, and bursting with all the apple flavors, this apple cider donut cake is the perfect slice of fall.
Cranberry Apple Crisp
Sweet, tangy, and with a hint of holiday-flavored spices, this easy, one-bowl cranberry apple crisp is just as perfect for an impromptu fall get-together as it is for a holiday dessert table.
Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake
Pumpkin Dump Cake is the perfect fall dessert alternative to pumpkin pie! With a silky pumpkin base and a crumbly cake topping both loaded with chopped nuts, this dessert’s amazing layers will impress the whole family!
Apple Shortbread Bars
Apple Shortbread Bars are layered dessert bars with a shortbread crust and a layer of spiced apples covered and baked with crumble topping. It’s the perfect holiday dessert that should definitely be added to your Thanksgiving menu!
Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
A deliciously unique pumpkin pie recipe made with 3 simple ingredients for a different flavor punch this holiday season.
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip
Enjoy your apples with this delicious and easy caramel apple dip this fall! It’s a perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or just a get-together in the fall.
Easy Pumpkin Mousse
This easy Pumpkin Mousse is perfectly spiced, rich, and creamy, with a velvety texture that is irresistible! This crowd-pleasing pumpkin dessert has the homey, familiar flavors of a pumpkin pie but is lighter with a more elegant presentation. Sure to be a hit at any gathering this fall!
Apple Dump Cake
This easy and delicious fall dessert is one of the easiest apple desserts you can make, requiring just a single pan and a few simple ingredients.
Maple Glazed Apple Blondies
These chewy Maple Glazed Apple Blondies taste like sweet apple pie with a warm maple icing! This homemade apple blondie recipe is the perfect fall dessert! It’s easy, super flavorful, and always a crowd pleaser!
Pecan Pie cookies
Pecan pie cookies are made with a soft and buttery sugar cookie base then topped with a brown sugar pecan pie filling to mimic your favorite Thanksgiving pie. It is easy and will be the perfect dessert on your holiday table this year!
Pumpkin Pie Twists
These easy pumpkin pie twists are SO delicious and seriously simple to make! If you’re looking for a new pumpkin recipe to try, this is it. These twists are SO good! Who doesn’t love a recipe that’s easy AND tastes amazing!?
Turtle Pecan Pie
This decadent pie packs in amazing ingredients like chocolate chips, caramel chips, pecans, and chocolate-covered pretzels! Caramel turtle pie is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even Easter. It’s a crowd-pleasing addition to your dessert table.
Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Super chewy and gooey, these pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies combine the cozy fall flavors of brown butter, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon sugar.
Mini Chocolate Cream Pies
These rich and delicious mini chocolate cream pies are a decadent chocolate lover’s dream. The recipe uses pre-made mini pie crusts, a smooth and creamy chocolate pie filling, and homemade whipped cream.
No Bake Pecan Pie Dip
This no bake pecan pie dip will be the hit at your holiday gathering. This decadent desert combines the goodness of pecan pie with the richness of a cheesecake all in a creamy dip. Serve with apple slices, pretzels, crackers or cookies.
Caramel Apple Poke Cake
This caramel poke cake recipe is going to be your new go to dessert for family get together.
I hope these easy Thanksgiving desserts will help you make the most of this holiday season with friends and family. Easily one of the best parts of the meal is the sweet treat at the end!
Here are some more Thanksgiving posts that can help you host this holiday season:
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Super Easy Thanksgiving Dishes to Bring
Thanksgiving Cocktails That Your Guests Will Love
Thanksgiving Mocktails For The Whole Family to Enjoy
Traditions for Thanksgiving Morning
Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas Sure to Wow Your Guests
xx,
Lauren
