Celebrate the cozy flavors of the season with these bite-sized desserts and easy Thanksgiving treats. From mini pumpkin pies and pecan bars to chocolate caramel delights and pumpkin cheesecakes, these recipes are small in size but big on flavor. Whether you’re hosting a fall gathering, planning your Thanksgiving menu, or simply craving something sweet, these mini desserts make entertaining effortless and fun. Perfect for kids, parties, and cozy nights at home!
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Mini Pumpkin Pies made in a muffin tin with a buttery shortcrust pastry, and a filling made of pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, sugar and spices, then topped with whipped cream- delicious mini beauties for your Thanksgiving celebration. Very easy to make, these pies will go down a treat with the whole family.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars
These easy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Bars are made with a simple flaky shortbread crust and topped with a sweet, spiced, creamy pumpkin filling. Vegan, and allergy-free, this homemade pumpkin pie bar recipe is healthier and quicker than a traditional from scratch pumpkin pie. Make-ahead and freezer-friendly they’re a perfect seasonal holiday dessert for a crowd!
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys
These chocolate covered strawberry turkeys are the cutest Thanksgiving treat and great way to have the kids help in the kitchen. This snack or dessert is so fun to make!
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Pecan Bars
These vegan pecan bars taste like crunchy maple-nut butter and make you feel like you’re lounging on a dream cloud. Not surprisingly, they were a super-duper-hit with our recent guests!
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Spirited Butternut Pecan Cookies
Today’s recipe is brought to you by NOT the great pumpkin, but the butternut squash. It’s not that I am not tempted to share some great pumpkin idea, but if your inbox is anything like mine you have been completely inundated with pumpkin recipes. Besides that I did not plant sugar pumpkins this year. I like to rotate my crops and the butternut squash did not disappoint.
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Thanksgiving Turkey Gobbler Treats
If you are looking for a fun and easy Thanksgiving treat, then you need to try these cute chocolate turkeys! I take you step by step on How to Make Thanksgiving Turkey Gobbler Treats. These are super cute and the kids will love assembling them with graham crackers, frosting, Oreo cookies, and candy corns! Or customize them with whatever leftover Halloween candy you have!
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Salted Caramel Brownies
Gooey, rich brownies with luscious salted caramel sauce. These salted caramel brownies are the perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors that are irresistible and easy to make!
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Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars
But dessert bars? Bars are the cool, black leather jacket wearing cousin who always brings the best bottle of wine to Thanksgiving.
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Salted Caramel Budino
This salted caramel budino is luxurious, smooth, and velvety! It’s a classic Italian dessert that is similar to a custard, with a unique texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a homemade salted caramel sauce, it’s the perfect balance between creamy sweetness and rich flavor.
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Mini Apple Pies
Craving an easy apple pie recipe but don’t want leftovers? These Mini Apple Pies are individual apple pies for two baked in ramekins with a homemade pie crust and apple pie filling. No special 6 inch pie pan needed!
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Pumpkin Cake Pops
It’s pumpkin season! These pumpkin cake pops are a delightful fall treat that can surprisingly be prepared in under 30 minutes. They are very portable–making them perfect for fall-themed parties and packed lunches or you can serve them as a tasty snack at home.
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Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting
This moist Sweet Potato Cupcake recipe with fluffy marshmallow frosting is heavenly. My 2 pro secrets to moist cupcakes ensure they’re always super soft and tender.
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Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Satisfy your sweet tooth cravings with these divine Chocolate Coconut Macaroons-an irresistible, quick, 3-ingredient holiday dessert that can be made in 30 minutes! They are eggless and gluten-free. Perfect for parties, gifting, or indulging yourself. Save this easy recipe!
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Pumpkin Pudding Cups with Graham Cracker Crust
Save this pumpkin pudding recipe for an easy holiday dessert that’s quick to make, full of flavor, and easier than pie!
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Mini Pumpkin Pies
These mini pies are fun and oh-so festive! Did you know that all you need for the perfect mini pumpkin pies is 7 simple ingredients and a few easy steps? The little pumpkin pies look insanely cute piled up together. Serve as a holiday dessert, pop them into school lunchboxes, or have them with coffee as a cozy sweet treat! I love that they freeze really well, so I can make a batch at the beginning of the month. Using premade pastry makes this recipe so easy, and they are just baked in a muffin pan. The texture of these two-bite small pumpkin pies is silky smooth, rich, creamy, and full of dreamy vanilla and cinnamon flavors.
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Mini Pumpkin Pie Cheesecakes in Mason Jars
Thanksgiving is in the air signaling the time for friends, family, travel and favorite soul-warming foods.
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Pumpkin Pie Samosas
Looking to impress this fall season? Substitute your Thanksgiving pumpkin pie with these Pumpkin Pie Samosas! The rich, flaky, crispy fried dough coated in cinnamon sugar with a delicious and simple pumpkin pie filling is next level!
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