These festive Thanksgiving Desserts for Kids are made for little hands with simple, budget-friendly ingredients like Oreos, candy corn, cake mix, and Rice Krispies. Many are no-bake and great for the kids’ table, classroom parties, or keeping kids busy while the turkey’s in the oven.
We’ve been making these with our kids for years, and they love getting involved with the decorating. These desserts are a fun way to keep little hands busy and let everyone help make something sweet for Thanksgiving.
We make the Candy Corn Cookies every year, and they’ve become a fun Thanksgiving tradition in our family. For a recipe the kids can make on their own, Oreo Turkey Cookies are a favorite because they’re simple, no-bake, and easy for little hands to assemble.
Why you’ll love this family favorite recipe!
- Kids can help – Decorating, dipping, and pressing candy on is the fun part.
- Budget-friendly – Most use pantry staples and a bag of fall candy.
- Party-ready – Easy to make ahead for classroom parties and the kids’ table.
With years of creating family-friendly desserts, we know which recipes are easy enough for kids to enjoy. Look for the No-Bake and Kids Can Decorate labels to find the right one fast. For more ideas, try our 51 Easy Thanksgiving Cupcakes .
Quick Picks
• No-bake: Oreo Turkey Cookies, Chocolate Acorns, Pilgrim Hat Cookies, Dirt Pudding Cups, Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
• Best for little kids to decorate: Turkey Cupcakes, Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies, Oreo Turkey Cookies
• Best for a classroom party: Popcorn Balls, Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats, Candy Corn Cookies
• For kids who don’t like pumpkin pie: Dirt Pudding Cups, Apple Pie Bites, Pecan Pie Brownies
Easy Kids’ Table Plan
Pick one no-bake treat the kids can make the day before (like Chocolate Acorns), one make-ahead bar (like Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats), and one fruit option (like Caramel Apple Slices). That’s a fun, colorful kids’ dessert table using inexpensive pantry ingredients and nothing extra to bake on Thanksgiving Day.
1. Cake Pops
These chocolate-covered turkey treats have spice cake and cream cheese frosting, dipped in chocolate and decorated like turkeys.
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.
3. Chocolate Acorns
Candy Acorns take less than 10 minutes to make for a fun Thanksgiving recipe with just 4 ingredients.
4. Turkey Cupcakes
Learn how to transform chocolate cupcakes into Thanksgiving turkeys for a family favorite. They are a cute addition to the dessert table.
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.
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.
7. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Turkeys
They’re not only super cute but also easy to make and perfect for serving on Thanksgiving Day.
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.
9. Candy Corn Cookies
The recipe uses simple ingredients, and the pretty colors of candy corn make these cookies ideal for Thanksgiving.
10. Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie
This dessert is ideal for those who enjoy the flavor of pumpkin pie but want to try something new.
11. Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cake
Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cake looks like a little pumpkin patch and is always a fun treat for fall parties and Thanksgiving.
12. Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
These Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes have all the cozy flavor of pumpkin pie in a perfectly portioned cupcake!
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.
14. Harvest Puppy Chow
A sweet, crunchy snack mix kids can shake up in a bag. Perfect for the kids’ table or a classroom party.
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.
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.
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.
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.
19. Harvest Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Based on a classic bakery-style recipe, this cake has all the same deliciousness as the original recipe but with a few modifications.
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.
21. Pumpkin Muffins
Looking for a quick and easy pumpkin fix? Then try out this two-ingredient pumpkin muffin recipe.
22. Candy Pretzel Turkey Bites
The combination of pretzels, candy, and chocolate makes these Thanksgiving Turkey treats both sweet and savory.
23. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft and chewy cookies are packed with pumpkin flavor and have just the right amount of chocolate chips.
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.
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.
26. Reese’s Candy Turkeys
These playful treats use Reese’s Cups, candy corn feathers, and candy eyes to create the cutest no-bake turkeys.
27. Pumpkin Cake Pops
The cake’s unique blend of pumpkin spice offers the perfect balance of flavors.
28. Turkey Cake
Not only does this Turkey Cake look so festive, but it tastes really great. You don’t need fondant for this easy recipe and only candy melts!
29. Caramel Apple Slices
These treats feature the perfect blend of chocolate and caramel-coating crisp apples.
30. Turkey Donuts
The kids will love adding their unique touches with sprinkles and other toppings.
31. Caramel Apple Nachos
This easy-to-make nachos dish is a tasty combination of crispy apples, decadent caramel sauce, and chocolate chips.
32. Popcorn Balls
Whether you’re planning to make them for the holidays or just a fun family snack, these popcorn balls are delicious.
33. Pecan Pie Brownies
The buttery and sweet taste of pecan pie is perfectly blended with moist chocolate 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.
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.
FAQ
No-bake treats like Oreo Turkey Cookies, Chocolate Acorns, and Dirt Pudding Cups are easiest. An adult just needs to handle melting chocolate.
Choose individually portioned treats that travel well, like Popcorn Balls, Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats, or cookies. Always check the school’s allergy rules first.
Most cookies, Rice Krispie treats, and candy treats can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container. Keep anything with pudding or cream cheese in the fridge.
Popcorn Balls, Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats and Candy Corn Cookies don’t call for nuts or peanut butter. Always double-check candy labels, since some candy is made in facilities that handle nuts.
Little kids are great at pressing candy into place, adding sprinkles, and stirring. Treats like Oreo Turkey Cookies and Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are a good fit. Save melting chocolate and anything at the stove for an adult.
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Which one will your kids make first? Leave a comment and let me know!
