15 Desserts That Make Thanksgiving Dinner Even Better

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Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without something sweet to finish the feast. These desserts bring all the warm spices, buttery crusts, and cozy flavors that make the holiday feel special.

From classic pies to creative twists, each one is made to impress and is easy to love. Serve them after the turkey, and they might just become the new family favorites.

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Cranberry Cherry Crisp Vegan Gf

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This Cranberry Cherry Crisp could honestly not be easier and has the bonus of being Vegan & gluten-free! Vegan Cherry Crisp is a perfect holiday dessert!
Get The Recipe: Cranberry Cherry Crisp – Vegan & GF.

Apple Crumb Pie

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Apple Crumb Pie has lovely spiced apples with a buttery, crunchy crumb topping. This Dutch Apple Pie is much easier than a traditional double-crust pie!
Get The Recipe: Apple Crumb Pie.

Pumpkin Quick Bread

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Don’t do plain old pumpkin bread! This Orange, Cranberry, and Pumpkin Quick Bread is bursting with holiday flavor!
Get The Recipe: Orange Cranberry Pumpkin Quick Bread.

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These Apple Cookies are so delicious! Apple Cookies are drop cookies, the easiest cookies you can make! Soft inside and a nice crunch from apples and nuts!
Get The Recipe: Apple Cookies – Easy Drop Cookie for the Fall!.

Pumpkin Spice Cake

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This fantastic pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting is straightforward to make and a perfect dessert for fall.
Get The Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Spice Cake.

Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

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This old-fashioned fresh apple cake recipe is bursting with fresh apples, walnuts, browned butter, and warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors.
Get The Recipe: Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe.

Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie

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Nestled in a flaky butter crust with hints of cinnamon, this fudgy Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie will make you thankful for the flavors of fall.
Get The Recipe: Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie – Whisking Wolf.

Easy Pumpkin Hand Pies

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This Easy Pumpkin Hand Pies recipe is super delicious and fun, plus it starts with refrigerated pie crust. Click here for all of the details!
Get The Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Hand Pies.

Cranberry Pie Recipe

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This lattice-topped cranberry pie is infused with warm Christmas spices and boasts a sweet, slightly tart flavor, complemented by a rich, flaky butter crust.
Get The Recipe: Homemade Cranberry Pie Recipe.

Nutella Filled Turkey Puff Pastries

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These Nutella-filled turkey puff pastries are an easy kid and crowd pleaser that anyone can make for Thanksgiving. Zero baking skills required!
Get The Recipe: Nutella Filled Turkey Puff Pastries – Liv’s Little Muffins.

Sweet Potato Pie

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My big Mama’s Sweet Potato Pie recipe is over 100 years old, and it’s so good you’ll be lickin’ the pie tin!
Get The Recipe: Southern Big Mama’s Sweet Potato Pie recipe (Video) – Grandbaby Cakes.

Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

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Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie is a flavorful sweet treat that combines all the flavors of Fall! Easy to assemble and a fun twist on the classic pumpkin pie!   If you are a fan of apple butter, then you will love this pie. Easy to prepare and absolutely delicious! In fact, this pie screams…Read More
Get The Recipe: Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie – The Cookin Chicks.

Pecan Pumpkin Pie

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This healthy pumpkin pecan pie is perfect for fall, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. Pumpkin filling is layered between pecan crust and topping.
Get The Recipe: Pumpkin Pie With Pecan Crust & Topping (Gluten-Free, Paleo).

Pumpkin Dump Cake

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Fall desserts don’t get any easier than our recipe for Pumpkin Dump Cake, featuring a creamy pumpkin pie bottom and a simple cake mix topping.  
Get The Recipe: Pumpkin Dump Cake.

Peach Crumb Pie

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

Peach crumb pie, with its delightful blend of juicy peaches and a buttery, crunchy topping, is a summer dessert that brings people together.
Get The Recipe: Peach Crumb Pie.

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