Recipes Holidays and Events Recipes Thanksgiving Desserts 9 Cute Thanksgiving Desserts for Kids By Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher is a Birmingham, Alabama–based food writer who covers everything from cooking techniques to gadget reviews. She has nearly 7 years experience writing news and lifestyle content. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on October 13, 2023 Close Photo: Kim's Cooking Now You might not think you need specific Thanksgiving desserts for kids, but hear us out. It's worth the effort to try some fun recipes for — and maybe even with — kids. When you're an adult, Thanksgiving desserts are pretty standard. Pumpkin and pecan pie rule the dessert table at almost any Thanksgiving feast. But if you have little ones who are sharing the feast, here's your chance to get creative with fun desserts to delight them. You might want to involve them in the process, too, where appropriate; there's nothing like exposing kids to cooking and baking as they tend to get excited to try and share their own creations. But watch out — you might find that even the grown-ups want to sit at the kids' table, too. 01 of 09 Acorn Candy Cookies View Recipe Sugarplum Reviewer Katie603 says, "They were a HUGE hit with both the adults & kids at Thanksgiving dinner! They were also easy to make with minimal expense or effort." It's so easy a kid can do it! All that's needed is chocolate frosting, milk chocolate candy kisses, vanilla wafer cookies, and butterscotch chips. 02 of 09 Easy Sugar Cone Cornucopias View Recipe Kim Recipe creator Kim says, "Sugar cones shaped like cornucopias make for a festive treat! I like to dip them in white chocolate and candied ginger, but you could dip them in sprinkles, candies, nuts, you name it! And you can fill them with any kind of fruit (fresh or dried), berries, candies, or nuts — the possibilities are endless!" 03 of 09 Pumpkin Sugar Cookies View Recipe moaa These sugar cookies have a subtle pumpkin taste, and can be cut into festive shapes and frosted. It's a great way to get the kids in on the fun! The sky's the limit when it comes to decorating. 04 of 09 Awesome Apple Pie Cookies View Recipe SunnyDaysNora Recipe creator SunnyDaysNora says, "These mini-apple pies are a sure hit and a perfect use for apples in the fall. They look great on a cookie plate and taste great!" 05 of 09 Caramel Popcorn View Recipe gielastic Recipe creator BS4U2C describes this as, "Great caramel popcorn for any holiday or occasion." The little ones will keep going back for another handful. Try wrapping them in cellophane bags for easy gifts or party favors, as shown here. 06 of 09 Cheesecake in a Jar View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Who can resist individual portions of no-bake cheesecake served up in little jars? You could take this idea and do it with layers of chocolate or pumpkin pudding, crushed cookies, and whipped cream. Chopped fall fruits like pears and apples would work too, or leftover cranberry sauce! 07 of 09 Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Is it cheesecake or is it cupcake? It's cheesecake in cupcake form. Whatever you call them, these make-ahead cupcakes are even better the next day, says recipe creator Cassandra. 08 of 09 Pumpkin Whoopie Pies View Recipe CookinBug A childhood treat is made festive with these pumpkin whoopie pies. Reviewer RLAVIOL911 says, "You have to try this...Moist, tasty, and a great crowd pleaser. They are better than bakery-sold." 09 of 09 Mini Brownie Turkeys View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now Turn bite-size homemade brownies into cute little turkeys with just a dab of frosting and some easy candy decorations. "Miniature brownies are the perfect little bite, and dressing them up for Thanksgiving makes a fun project to do with your kiddos or grands! Makes a great kid-friendly addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table, " says recipe creator Kim's Cooking Now. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit