Thanksgiving desserts are the best part of the holiday. After everyone fills up on turkey, they’ll be looking for something sweet to wash it down. And if you’re looking for recipes that aren’t pie, these easy Thanksgiving dessert ideas will save the day!

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Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

The Thanksgiving desserts are just as important as the main feast. Sure, everyone will be absolutely full after eating turkey, potatoes, and all the cheesy side dishes, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be room for something sweet.

You need the cookies, the cobblers, the cakes, and all the delicious treats for people to choose from. Chocolate desserts, make ahead recipes, unique ideas, and all the best fall desserts that are sure to impress your guests.

So if you’re looking for the perfect desserts for Thanksgiving (that aren’t pie), there are plenty of options here.

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Pumpkin Pie Crumble
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Desserts for Thanksgiving (that aren’t pie)

We know Thanksgiving pies are a holiday standby, but what if you want something different? Whether you want something super traditional, or you want to make something more unique, there are plenty of recipe ideas here for you. There are lots of things you can make ahead of time to make holiday cooking easier. There are plenty of Thanksgiving dessert ideas that AREN’T pie, so there’s something for everyone!

Traditional Thanksgiving Desserts

Sometimes the most traditional desserts are the best desserts to make (and eat) on Thanksgiving. These recipes are sure to satisfy everyone at the table!

Pecan Pie Pound Cake

Fall Dessert Ideas

Thanksgiving is the best time to make desserts full of your favorite fall flavors. Whether you prefer pumpkin, apple, pecan, caramel, or cinnamon, there are plenty of ideas here to try out.

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Chocolate Lasagna

Easy Chocolate Desserts

You can’t go wrong with something chocolatey! Cookies, cakes, brownies, and more will satisfy those rich cravings at the dessert table.

apple crisp topped with scoops of ice cream
Sheet Pan Apple Crisp

Make Ahead Desserts

There’s enough cooking to do on Thanksgiving, so make things a little bit easier by preparing these desserts ahead of time!

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

Unique Thanksgiving Desserts

You don’t have to stick to pies for Thanksgiving. If you’re looking for dessert ideas that will surprise and delight your guests, these recipes will do the job!

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Pecan Pie Bars

These easy Thanksgiving desserts are sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you make one dessert or five, any of these recipe ideas will finish off the feast perfectly!

Thanksgiving Menu

Finish out your Thanksgiving menu with these desserts, guides, sides, and other recipes to make for the holidays.

Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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