Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to get together with your family and friends, and enjoy a scrumptious meal. Apart from the turkey and other savory dishes, it’s important to have a variety of desserts to choose from, especially dessert that your kids will love. In this blog post, we’ve rounded up 5 delicious Thanksgiving desserts for kids that everyone won’t be able to stay away from.
Pumpkin Pie Bites
Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving? This classic dessert just got better with these bite-sized pumpkin pie bites. All you need is pre-made mini pie crusts, pumpkin pie mix, and whipped cream. Simply spoon the pumpkin pie mix into the crusts, bake for about 15-20 minutes, and top with whipped cream!
Apple Cinnamon Donut Holes
This recipe is perfect for your little ones who love donuts. All you need is cinnamon, sugar, flour, eggs, baking powder, apple juice, and applesauce. Mix all the ingredients together and drop spoonfuls of the mixture into hot oil. Once cooked, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and enjoy!
Turkey Rice Krispie Treats
These cute and festive treats are perfect for Thanksgiving! All you need is Rice Krispie cereal, marshmallows, and candy melts. Mold the mixture into the shape of little turkeys, and use candy melts for the feathers and faces. Your kids will love creating these adorable treats with you!
Sweet Potato Casserole
While not technically a dessert, sweet potato casserole tastes like a dessert and is a staple of Thanksgiving dinner. This recipe is simple and delicious. All you need is sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and marshmallows. Mash the sweet potatoes and mix in the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Top with marshmallows and bake until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
If your children love cheesecake, then they’ll love these mini pumpkin cheesecakes. The crust is made with crushed graham crackers, and the filling is made with cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and spices. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, and your kids will be in dessert heaven!
Conclusion
We hope this blog post has given you some inspiration for delicious and kid-friendly Thanksgiving desserts. From classic pumpkin pie bites to festive and cute turkey rice krispie treats, these desserts are sure to please your little ones and make your Thanksgiving extra special.
