12 Easy Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas Your Guests Will Love
According to SHAHEDNEWS, How many times have we said there’s no room for dessert after Thanksgiving dinner, only to see the spread of seasonal pies and treats and think, "Well, maybe just a bite!"
Your guests will definitely have more than just a bite with these 12 Thanksgiving dessert ideas. Several of these sweet treats can be packaged ahead of time as individual servings, so guests can take home a sweet snack for later. We think that’s a nice touch. Whether you’re hosting or bringing dessert, these 12 recipes have you covered.
Pecan Pie Cookies
When you just want a bite of something sweet, these pecan pie cookies are one of our favorite Thanksgiving desserts. A delicious shortbread cookie with a spoonful of gooey pecan filling in the center, they make the perfect little treat. Serving these cookies will become a new holiday tradition for Thanksgiving desserts.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream
Bread pudding is a classic holiday dish, and we’ve taken it up a notch with pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and spiced whipped cream. Individual servings look beautiful on your table and are easy to serve. You can even box them up for guests who are too full for dessert.
Pro Tip: Serve whipped cream on the side for to-go orders.
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Adding pumpkin spice chips to a delicious snickerdoodle cookie makes the perfect fall treat. These cookies are flavorful and easy to make. Double the batch and freeze one, so you have homemade cookies all month long.
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
One of the easiest dessert recipes for Thanksgiving, our Southern sweet potato pie is so delicious you might forget you ever made a pumpkin pie. We baked fresh sweet potatoes, added them to the other ingredients with lots of warm spices, and baked it in a premade pie crust. Add whipped cream, and the dessert is served.
Whipped Cream Vodka Jell-O Shots
The origin of Jell-O shots is unclear, with a few people taking credit for this creative boozy dessert. One recipe dates back to the 19th century, shortly after Jell-O was invented in 1897. Though I’ve never met anyone who hasn’t tasted Jell-O in one form or another, these Jell-O shots have amazing fall flavors featuring real pumpkin, whipped cream vodka, and RumChata. A true adults-only treat!
Biscoff Cheesecake
Not only does this Biscoff cheesecake have heavenly flavor, but this no-bake recipe is easy to make with our detailed instructions. When it comes to beautiful Thanksgiving desserts, this one is always a favorite. Make it ahead of time so you can focus on other dishes.
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
We make these pumpkin bars pretty regularly. The soft pumpkin cake is perfect, and topped with cream cheese frosting, these bars are one of the best Thanksgiving desserts. The instructions are super easy, and they turn out delicious every time. This one is definitely a keeper.
Orange Olive Oil Cake
The orange paired with rosemary in this olive oil cake is what sets it apart and makes it a great addition to your easy Thanksgiving desserts. Even first-time bakers will have no problem with this recipe. Feel free to make it ahead of time, but wait to ice it about an hour before serving.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies
These cookies are festive and have such a great flavor. They’re easy to make and make a nice parting gift for guests after dinner. Sometimes we’re just too full for Thanksgiving desserts, but these are easy to transport, and your guests will appreciate having a sweet treat for later, even if they’ve had a slice of Southern sweet potato pie. No judgment here.
Pumpkin Pudding Shots
Another one for the adults, these shots might be the most popular of these Thanksgiving dessert ideas. What could be better than boozy pudding with whipped cream and a graham cracker cookie? The best part is that these are small, so you can still enjoy a piece of pie too.
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Cupcakes are a nice alternative to pumpkin pie, and kids love them. The pumpkin filling complements the pumpkin cake, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect sweet topping. They look harder to make than they are, and the frosting is very forgiving. These will look so pretty on your Thanksgiving dessert table, you may just make them a mainstay.
Eggnog Cookies
Thanksgiving kicks off the eggnog season, so why not start the deliciousness right away by adding them to your Thanksgiving desserts? These are easy to make, so go ahead and make a few batches and freeze them. They’re perfect to have on hand when unexpected guests stop by.
