If you’re looking for fun and easy Thanksgiving Desserts for Kids, you’ve come to the right place. From classic pumpkin pie to cute turkey-shaped treats, we have 35 dessert ideas that will be a hit and add a festive touch to your holidays.

If you're looking for easy Thanksgiving desserts for kids, you've come to the right place. 35 dessert ideas that will add a festive touch. From classic pumpkin pie to cute turkey-shaped treats, we have 35 dessert ideas that will be a hit and add a festive touch to your holiday table. #dessertsonadime #thanksgivingdessertsforkids #thanksgivingdesserts #kiddesserts
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Get ready to whip up some cute Thanksgiving desserts that are so easy to make. From cookie recipes to no bake dessert recipes and more, everyone will enjoy these easy kid friendly Thanksgiving dessert recipes.

We have been making these for years. I also love to make 51 Easy Thanksgiving Cupcakes and 45 Gluten Free Thanksgiving Desserts.

Why We Love These Recipes

They are super easy to make and perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy. Each recipe is fun and festive without much work.

Whether you need something cute for Thanksgiving dinner or a party, there are lots of great options.

1. Cake Pops

These chocolate-covered turkey treats have delectable spice cake and cream cheese frosting foundation.

Thanksgiving Cake Pops Recipe
You will love this adorable Thanksgiving Cake Pops Recipe for a fun and festive treat. The entire family will enjoy these turkey pops.
Thanksgiving Cake Pops Recipe

2. Sugar Cookies

Another easy Thanksgiving treat for kids is the festive Turkey Sugar Cookies. With just a coating of chocolate frosting and fun candy decorations, this recipe is a fun Thanksgiving dessert.

Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies Recipe
Transform sugar cookies into turkeys with this easy Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies Recipe. These adorable sugar cookies decorated as turkeys will make a festive thanksgiving dessert.
Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies Recipe

3. Candy Acorns

Candy Acorns take less than 10 minutes to make a few dozen for a fun Thanksgiving recipe.

Candy Acorns
Candy Acorns are a cute edible addition to the kids’ table at holiday meals. They also make nice finishing touches to pumpkin pies and many other fall desserts.
Candy Acorns

4. Turkey Cupcake

Learn how to transform chocolate cupcakes into Thanksgiving turkeys for a family favorite. They are a cute addition to the dessert table.

Turkey Cupcakes
Turkey Cupcakes are so fun to make and the perfect Thanksgiving cupcake. Let the kids help decorate this adorable turkey with candy.
Turkey Cupcakes

5. Rice Krispie Pumpkin

This classic treat gets a seasonal twist by being transformed into cute pumpkin shapes that make the best kid friendly thanksgiving desserts.

Pumpkin rice krispie treats
Make Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins for a fun treat for Fall or a Halloween party. It is easy to transform classic Rice Krispie Treats into a fun Halloween dessert with a few easy steps.
Pumpkin rice krispie treats

6. Oreo Turkey Cookies

Try these Oreo Turkey Cookies as a fun and easy Thanksgiving dessert or snack for kids to enjoy. Everyone will love these Thanksgiving turkey cookies.

Oreo Turkey Cookies
Oreo Turkey Cookies are so festive and fun to make for Thanksgiving. Kids will love these Oreo turkey cookies that are a blast to make and eat. 
Oreo Turkey Cookies

7. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys

They’re not only super cute but also easy to make and perfect for serving on Thanksgiving Day.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys
Making these super cute, trending Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys is the most fun you will have this holiday!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys

8. Pilgrim Cookies

These adorable no-bake pilgrim cookies are a quick and easy way to add delicious thanksgiving desserts for kids to your Thanksgiving celebration.

Pilgrim Hat Cookies
Surprise the kids with these adorable Pilgrim Hat Cookies at Thanksgiving. You only need 4 ingredients to make Pilgrim hat cookies for an easy no bake treat. 
Pilgrim Hat Cookies

9. Candy Corn Cookies

The recipe uses simple ingredients, and the pretty colors of candy corn make these cookies ideal for Thanksgiving.

Candy Corn Cookies
Start your Fall baking with this Candy Corn Cookies Recipe. Soft and fluffy sugar cookies are so amazing and even more delicious with candy corn. This will be your new favorite Fall treat and it is so easy to make.
Candy Corn Cookies

10. Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie

This dessert is ideal for those who enjoy the flavor of pumpkin pie but want to try something new. 

Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats on a white plate
Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats
Turn classic rice krispie treats into Pumpkin pie rice krispie treats with this easy recipe. Enjoy pumpkin pie shaped rice krispie treats.
Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats

11. Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops

These mini pumpkin pie pops are a must-have treat for the fall season, especially for Thanksgiving.

Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops
These mini pumpkin pie pops have all of the wonderful flavours of pumpkin pie in a cute little single sized portion. 
Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops

12. Candy Corn Cupcakes

These candy corn cupcakes are a perfect treat sure to add some festive flair to your holiday gathering. 

Candy Corn Cupcakes
These Candy Corn Cupcakes are delicious! A doctored cake mix makes these super moist candy corn colored cupcakes. These are a great recipe for Halloween!
Candy Corn Cupcakes

13. Apple Pie Cookies

With their flaky crust topping and delicious apple pie filling, these cookies offer all the flavors of apple pie in a single bite. 

Apple Pie Cookies Recipe
This bite size Apple Pie Cookies Recipe is loaded with luscious pie filling. The flaky crust is topped with caramel sauce and more for a delicious cookie.
Apple Pie Cookies Recipe

14. Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Cookies

With their unique and festive design, they are sure to add a touch of whimsy to your Thanksgiving dinner table. 

Pilgrim Hats
These delicious Thanksgiving Cookies that look like pilgrim hats will look so festive at your holiday dinner table! Also, they are perfect for kids to help make!
Pilgrim Hats

15. Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Dipped in dark chocolate and covered with bright sprinkles to resemble a turkey’s tail feathers, these pretzel treats are so festive.

Turkey Pretzels
 This fun no bake treat will be the cutest edible centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dessert table.
Turkey Pretzels

16. Apple Pie Bites

With their bite-sized proportions, these sweet treats are the perfect snack for any occasion. Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.

Apple Pie Bites
Apple Pie Bites Recipe is packed with luscious apple pie filling tucked in a flaky pie crust. This bite size treat is perfect for an easy dessert.
Apple Pie Bites

17. Dirt Pudding Cups

Colorful layers of chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms, make these dessert cups pretty and delicious for a fun thanksgiving treat.

Dirt Cups with gummy worms
Dirt Cups
Kids will go crazy over this easy dirt cups recipe. Layers of pudding and oreo cookies topped with gummy worms make a fun treat or dessert. 
Dirt Cups

18. Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

These cookies can be whipped up in no time, making them a great choice for anyone looking for a quick and tasty snack. 

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
This is a great way to start off the holiday season by making these adorable Pumpkin Sugar Cookies. The best part is they taste great too!
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Based on a classic bakery-style recipe, this cake has all the same deliciousness as the original recipe but with a few modifications.

Harvest Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving, this Harvest Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake is so easy to make!
Harvest Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

20. Chocolate Caramel Turkey Legs

Made with pretzel rods, caramel, and chocolate, these adorable and tasty turkey legs are a great way to get everyone involved in the kitchen. 

Chocolate Caramel Turkey Legs
These fun turkey legs are a great recipe the kids would love to make. 
Chocolate Caramel Turkey Legs

21. Pumpkin Muffins

Looking for a quick and easy pumpkin fix? Then try out this two-ingredient pumpkin muffin recipe.

2 ingredient pumpkin muffins
It doesn’t get much easier than this 2 ingredient pumpkin muffins recipe! It will satisfy all of your pumpkin cravings. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy one or two. They don’t disappoint!
2 ingredient pumpkin muffins

22. Candy Pretzel Turkey Bites

The combination of pretzels, candy, and chocolate makes these treats both sweet and savory. 

Candy Pretzel Turkey Bites
These quick and easy Candy Pretzel Turkey Bites are a tasty and adorable Thanksgiving treat. The perfect dessert idea for your Thanksgiving dinner or celebration!
Candy Pretzel Turkey Bites

23. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft and chewy cookies are packed with pumpkin flavor and have just the right amount of chocolate chips.

Fall means baking and this Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe is amazing. They are so easy and each bite is packed with the best pumpkin flavor and chocolate chips. Chocolate chip pumpkin cookies recipes are soft, moist and simple! #dessertonadime #pumpkinchocolatechipcookies #recipesforpumpkinchocolatechipcookies
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Fall means baking and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe is amazing. They are so easy that you can easily make them in under 30 minutes. Each bite is packed with pumpkin flavor and lots of chocolate chips.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

24. Pumpkin Cake

With a box of cake mix, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice, you can create a mouth-watering cake that’s sure to be a hit.

Pumpkin Cake
If you love all things Pumpkin, this Easy Pumpkin Cake recipe is a must try. It is so easy with only 3 ingredients and sure to be a hit with everyone that tries this delicious cake.
Pumpkin Cake

25. Pumpkin Cake Mix Cookies

With just three ingredients and 20 minutes of prep time, you can have freshly baked cookies that are bursting with pumpkin flavor. 

Pumpkin cake mix cookies
Satisfy your pumpkin craving with only 3 ingredients. Make these super easy and delicious Pumpkin cake mix cookies. They are effortless and so easy!
Pumpkin cake mix cookies

26. Reese’s Candy Turkeys

These playful and delectable confections are fashioned with scrumptious peanut butter cups, candy corn, and candy eyes.

Candy Turkeys
Reese's Candy Turkeys are a great way to add some holiday cheer to your Thanksgiving dessert table. 
Candy Turkeys

27. Pumpkin Cake Pops

The cake’s unique blend of pumpkin spice offers the perfect balance of flavors.

Pumpkin Cake Pops
Pumpkin cake pops make a festive treat packed with pumpkin spiced cake and cream cheese frosting. It is super easy and topped with candy melts.
Pumpkin Cake Pops

28. Harvest Corn Cakes

These adorable corn cob-inspired treats are crafted with frosting and peanut butter candy “kernels.” 

Harvest Corn Cakes
 The corncobs look delightfully like the real thing—except they're made of cake, frosting and peanut butter candies! 
Harvest Corn Cakes

29. Caramel Apple Slices

These treats feature the perfect blend of chocolate and caramel-coating crisp apples. 

Caramel Apple Slices
Caramel Apple Slices are easy to eat and fun for the whole family to make together with any toppings! 
Caramel Apple Slices

30. Turkey Donuts

The kids will love adding their unique touches with sprinkles and other toppings. 

Turkey Donuts
These Turkey Donuts are adorable and so easy to make. Grab the kids to enjoy a fun activity together and then enjoy them as a treat!
Turkey Donuts

31. Caramel Apple Nachos

This easy-to-make nachos dish is a tasty combination of crispy apples, decadent caramel sauce, and chocolate chips.

Caramel Apple Nachos
Try easy caramel apple nachos recipe for a fun treat. Layers of crispy apples topped with decadent caramel sauce, chocolate chips and more come together for a delicious snack or dessert.
Caramel Apple Nachos

32. Popcorn Balls

Whether you’re planning to make them for the holidays or just a fun family snack, these popcorn balls are delicious.

Close up of a prepared popcorn balls
Popcorn Balls
This Popcorn Balls Recipe is great for the holidays, a party or family get together.  There are tons of ways to switch up this recipe to make it work for anytime of the year!
Popcorn Balls

33. Pecan Pie Brownies

The buttery and sweet taste of pecan pie is perfectly blended with moist chocolate brownies.

Pecan Pie Brownies
Everything you love about Brownies and Pecan Pie comes together in this decadent Pecan Pie Brownies Recipe. Moist brownies with swirls of decadent pecan pie make this luscious dessert irresistible.
Pecan Pie Brownies

34. Pumpkin Pie Cookies

To make these cookies, you only need a few simple ingredients, including a refrigerator pie crust and pumpkin pie filling. 

Pumpkin Pie Cookies
These Pumpkin Pie Cookies are like a mini pumpkin pie. It has all the delicious flavors of a pumpkin pie but can be held in your hand.
Pumpkin Pie Cookies

35. Pumpkin Ice Cream

It’s rich, creamy, and has a wonderful pumpkin flavor, and the best part is that you don’t even need an ice cream maker.

Pumpkin Ice Cream
Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream recipe is rich and creamy. The pumpkin mixture is wonderful, and you don't need an ice cream maker. This no churn pumpkin pie ice cream comes together without much work.
Pumpkin Ice Cream

36. Chocolate Acorns

Chocolate Acorns
These Chocolate Acorns are the perfect bite size treat for a Fall snack or dessert. This no bake dessert recipe is a breeze to make with only 4 ingredients and the kids love it.
Chocolate Acorns

More Thanksgiving Desserts

There are so many fun, delicious, and easy Thanksgiving desserts for kids to enjoy. What do you plan to make first this holiday season? Leave a comment and let me know.

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