35 Thanksgiving Desserts for Kids

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.

Thanksgiving desserts for kids should be fun, festive, and easy enough for little hands to help make. These adorable treats combine simple ingredients with playful holiday themes, making them perfect for family gatherings, classroom parties, or a cozy afternoon in the kitchen.

From no-bake sweets to cute, kid-approved creations, these desserts add a little extra joy to your Thanksgiving celebration. Everyone will enjoy these easy kid friendly Thanksgiving dessert recipes.

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

Why We Love These Recipes

• Kid-Friendly Fun: Each treat is simple, hands-on, and perfect for kids to help make.
• Adorable & Festive: Cute Thanksgiving themes make dessert time extra special.
• Quick & Easy: Most recipes require minimal ingredients and come together fast.
• Perfect for Parties: Ideal for classroom celebrations, family gatherings, or holiday dessert tables.
• Customizable: Kids can decorate, mix, and add their favorite toppings to make each treat their own.

1. Cake Pops

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

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 Cupcake

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. Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops

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

12. Candy Corn Cupcakes

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

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. Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Cookies

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

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

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.

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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.