Unveiling the ULTIMATE Thanksgiving Desserts You Can’t Resist!

Want to express gratitude with the perfect Thanksgiving dessert? Thanksgiving is not just a meal. It’s a time to value loved ones and enjoy treats together. 

We often forget to show love and value our family’s presence. As Thanksgiving nears, you can say ‘thank you’ with a sweet treat. If you’re unsure about dessert choices, don’t worry.

Check out our 18 tasty Thanksgiving Desserts. 

They’re good and will bring your family closer.

Best Thanksgiving Desserts

1. Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Cookie Recipe (Made With Oreos!)

These are the cutest Turkey Cookies EVER! They are made using Oreos, and I recommend Mega Stuff, candy corn, and pretzel sticks. Gather the family and let the festive cooking-making begin! 🦃🎉

2. Easy Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cake

These Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes were so much fun for us to make. You will love this Thanksgiving dessert idea because it is easy to make. Our secret is to use a boxed spice cake mix. Whipping up a delightful treat has never been easier! 🎃🍂

3. Easy Pumpkin Fluff Dip

This is festive and says Happy Thanksgiving Dessert to me! This Pumpkin Fluff Dip is creamy, fluffy, and perfect for dipping apples or cookies. After we made this recipe, we used the leftovers to make frozen cookie sandwiches. So make extras and enjoy!

4. Pumpkin Cookies With Cake Mix

We love these 3 ingredient Thanksgiving cookies! I got this recipe idea from my sister-in-law and then adapted it from there. Drench them with a sweet glaze for an extra layer of yumminess, perfect for Thanksgiving. 🍁🎃🍂

5. Best Candy Corn Flower Cupcakes

This is one of the cutest recipes that we have ever made. You could buy pre-made cupcakes and pull this off, but we like to make cupcakes at home. No matter where you get the cupcakes, these are the perfect Thanksgiving dessert. My tip is to make these and then hand them out as people walk in the door. 

6. Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes With Streusel Topping

The creamy and crumbly texture of this dessert is beyond expectation! Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with streusel topping are truly delicious, a family-pleasing recipe that is really fun and easy to make as well. 

The winning combination of pumpkin and cheesecake just rounds up our favorite fall flavors into one!

7. Cream Cheese Filled Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without a pumpkin-flavored dessert. But choosing one for the perfect day is the real deal. If you are looking for a sweet and creamy treat, try these cream cheese-filled Pumpkin Whoopie Pies! It has a cake-like sandwich stuffed with a soft, puffy, and marshmallow cloud-like filling that will probably appeal to every sweet tooth. 

8. Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Fed up with those dull Thanksgiving pies? If your answer is yes, then try this Pumpkin Coffee Cake! It is a buttery and moist treat that combines with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. The crunchy streusel, brown sugar crumbles, and sweet vanilla glaze on top add an extra flavor profile that will surprise everyone around the table. 

9. Pecan Pie Brownies

If you’re a pecan fan, you are certainly going to love these Pecan Pie Brownies! For those of you who have never had one, these brownies have a gooey, nutty, and wonderful chewy texture that is out of this world good. Pecan Pie Brownies are also a perfect recipe that can take your classic pecan pie up into a whole new stratosphere for a Thanksgiving dessert. 

10. Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes With Oreo Crust

Limited time can be your greatest enemy in preparing your perfect dessert for the Thanksgiving celebration (especially if you are a busy person.) If you are eyeing an easy yet satisfying Thanksgiving treat, this recipe is your lifesaver! Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with Oreo crust is a light and delicate dessert topped with pumpkin whipped cream- a perfect sweet treat! This is one of the easiest Thanksgiving dessert recipes, as it takes only 30 minutes to make.

11. Snickerdoodle Layer Cake

Snickerdoodle fan, assemble! One of my favorite Thanksgiving desserts on my list is the Snickerdoodle Layer Cake. It is a four-layered moist cinnamon cake with a snickerdoodle crumble and snickerdoodle cookie filling on the top. This fall cake recipe looks pretty on the table and serves up something cinnamony and luscious—a bit different for the cake lovers in your family!

12. Small Batch Almond Joy Cookies

Love almonds and cookies? These Small Batch Almond Joy Cookies are perfect for you! This mouth-watering treat has a perfect blend of coconut, semi-sweet chocolate, and sliced almonds. Elevate the whole joyful cookie-eating experience by pairing it with hot chocolate, coffee, or black tea!

13. Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

What’s better than cheesecakes? Another fall-spice Thanksgiving dessert that I want to recommend is the Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake. Filled with delicate, spiced pumpkin cheese filling while wrapped with graham cracker crust with sweet whipped cream on the top, this treat is sure to convince you to grab another slice!

14. Blackberry Cobbler

Why not have a little taste of summer in the fall? Step up your Thanksgiving preparations and impress your loved ones with this new delicious recipe—the Blackberry Cobbler. What I like about this recipe is it’s easy yet pure heaven in taste. The perfect combination of sweetened blackberries, cinnamon, and a buttery biscuit topping will make you want it all year long!

15. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes are flavor-packed treats that are moist, fluffy with sweet chocolate frosting, mini chips, and buttercream. It is filled with pumpkin, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla. If you haven’t tried it yet, every bite is light, perfectly soft with a hint of pumpkin spice flavor. These are the perfect treat for kids and grown-ups!

16. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

If you are looking for a non-alcoholic beverage that is easy and heavenly good, you’ve got to try this pumpkin pie smoothie! This sweet drink combines pumpkin, coconut milk, banana, and pure maple syrup. It is sprinkled with cinnamon or topped with whipped cream. Yum!

17. No-Bake Pumpkin Dream Bars

Is your oven broken? Are you downright clumsy in the kitchen, but you committed to a dessert I think I found what you’re looking for. Ta-da! the No-Bake Pumpkin Dream Bars. This layered dessert recipe has gingersnap cookie crust, pumpkin spice pudding, and cool whip that’s easy to assemble and totally brag-worthy!

18. Homemade Cranberry-Pear Sauce

Your Thanksgiving table is not complete without a Cranberry-Pear Sauce. This crowd-pleaser recipe has a hint of fresh cranberries, ripe pears, and real maple syrup that can delight your appetite. No doubt, this one will elevate your meal to a holiday feast! Gifting Tip: Make extra, pour into Bell jars, and give as early holiday gifts to party hosts!

More Thanksgiving Recipes

• Thanksgiving Appetizers
• Thanksgiving Casseroles
• Thanksgiving Crockpot Side Dishes
• Thanksgiving Side Dishes
• Thanksgiving Potluck Ideas
• Thanksgiving Soups
• Thanksgiving Cookies
• Thanksgiving Cocktails
• Thanksgiving Gluten Free Recipes
• Thanksgiving Vegan Recipes