12 Desserts for Your Thanksgiving Table This Year

Whether you’re used to cooking up a storm in the kitchen, you tend to be more of the baking type, or you’re venturing into the world of whipping things up for the very first time, Thanksgiving is the time to get things rolling. Chances are, you have some kind of bash to attend — or host — and you don’t want to show up without something sweet!

If you’re looking for a few recipes both new and old to take to the function, there are a variety of classics and new twists that you can try out this year to top off this delicious holiday. Here are some desserts that you can whip up for Thanksgiving this year!

1.  Classic Pumpkin Pie

Let’s kick things off with an absolute Thanksgiving classic — that’s right, who can say no to a delicious slice of pumpkin pie? This staple recipe can’t do you wrong, and all you need are a few key ingredients. Top it off with some sweet whipped cream and you’ve got yourself a delicious dessert for the whole table to enjoy.

2.  Cinnamon Snickerdoodles

If you’d rather go for the cookie route with your dessert choice this year, snickerdoodles are basically the perfect Thanksgiving cookie to whip up and bring to the function. With the kick of cinnamon and the sugary sweetness, these cookies are a great additional dessert that you can have instead of pie, or alongside it.

3.  Shoofly Pie

Returning to the pie idea, shoofly pie is a great option for Thanksgiving, especially if you aren’t hosting and you already know someone else is taking care of the apple and pumpkin situations. This molasses-based sweet is the perfect choice for those cozy wintry evenings that are soon to come.

4.  Pecan Pie

More pie, anyone? Another great pie idea for your Thanksgiving feast is pecan pie! If you and your family love nuts, sweet treats, and unique classics, this pie is a perfect choice. Plus, it can be a great practice round if you want to bring this to your winter holiday gatherings, too.

5.  Banana Bread

If you want something a little more unique to add some flavor to the mix, why not try some banana bread? Not only will the leftovers make the perfect leftover breakfast for your chilled-out Black Friday, but this unique treat is also a great choice for bringing to someone else’s place when they’re hosting, because you know there won’t be any copycats!

6.  Chocolate Mint Cookies

If cookies are more your game, why not enter the winter spirit a little bit early this year with some minty goodness? These chocolate mint cookies are the best way to spread a little bit of minty cheer throughout your Thanksgiving feast.

7.  Apple Pie

Of course, it would be wrong not to mention apple pie when we’re talking about Thanksgiving desserts. Whether you love apple pie or simply want to try your hand at making the classics, you basically can’t go wrong with this traditional recipe.

8.  Apple Turnovers

If you love apples but aren’t quite sure about the pie, you can always go for a sweet apple turnover. These are great because you can make as big a batch as you want, which is perfect for a larger gathering with slightly more people. Who knows? You might end up with these as well as an apple pie at your gathering!

9.   Cranberry Pecan Squares

Heading a bit off the beaten path, you might want to figure out a way to incorporate cranberry into the dessert portion of the evening in addition to the dinner. These cranberry pecan squares are the perfect way to do that. Not only are they unique in combining sweet and savory, but they also bring a new flair to any dessert table. Try these out if you want to change things up this year!

10.  Caramel Apple Crisp Bars

How about those of you who want something a little bit crispy? If that sounds like you, you’ve got to try these caramel apple crisp bars. Another unique dessert choice, this one is the perfect crunchy fall delight that can spice up any table.

11.  Gingersnaps

For one more wintry cookie, why not give gingersnaps a try this year? Ginger is a great flavor to add to the array of tastes already present in most Thanksgiving meals, and these cookies go perfectly with just about everything — from the wine you sip after dinner to tomorrow morning‘s coffee.

12.  Pumpkin Roll

Thanksgiving might just be the end of the pumpkin-themed desserts, so it makes sense that you want to go out with a bang. This pumpkin roll is a great choice for going all out with the pumpkin flavoring, all while keeping things classy.

Thanksgiving Dessert Options

There are so many delicious desserts that you can make on Thanksgiving to please the whole family. Whether you love to host, you’re helping out in the kitchen, or you’re coming as a guest, you can experiment with all of the flavors of autumn until you find the very best choice to make this year sweet.