16 Unique and Easy Thanksgiving Desserts

These pecan pie cookies are perfect for pecan-pie-lovers who don't want to bother with crust. They don't require any chilling, so you can bake them on a whim, and the pecan pie filling is easy and impressive.

Graham cracker crust takes your standard pumpkin pie to a whole new level. You can make the crust with your hands, and the filling comes together in one bowl in minutes. Give it a try yourself with this pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust recipe.

These pumpkin pie truffles look as decadent as they taste. Made with just five ingredients, these are super easy and sure to impress. If you really want to keep things simple, you can skip dipping them in white chocolate.

No-bake pumpkin cheesecake means you don't have to worry about the cheesecake cracking in the oven. We love that this recipe is made in individual serving sizes, too — if you don't have enough glasses on hand, look for clear disposable ones so that your guests can see your gorgeous work.

If you've ever wanted to try making apple cobbler but felt too intimidated, this easy apple cobbler recipe is for you. Simply toss apple slices with sugar and spices and top with batter. (Easier than pie.)

How cute is this fall twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies? These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies do require an hour of chill time, which means you can make them ahead of Thanksgiving Day, then pop them in the oven just in time to have warm, melty chocolate cookies for dessert. Now that's something to be grateful for.

Want to bring a new pie to the table this Thanksgiving? Look no further than this yummy, custardy buttermilk honey pie. It's made with just six ingredients plus a store-bought pie crust. Yes, please!

You've heard of pumpkin pie and you've heard of ice cream pie, but why not combine them for one delicious dessert? The best part of this pumpkin ice cream pie is that it keeps in the freezer for up to a month, so if your gathering is a little smaller than usual, no worries about storing the leftovers.

You know you've got an easy recipe on your hands when one of the ingredients is cake mix. For this pumpkin dump cake, you mix up all of your dry ingredients, then pour melted butter over the top — hence the name. It's super simple and super delicious.

Few desserts are easier (or better crowd-pleasers) than Rice Krispie treats. The addition of pumpkin spice makes these a seasonal delight! Your guests will be fighting over these pumpkin spice Rice Krispie treats.

These gingerbread cookies are simple and oh so soft. They don't require any time to chill, so you can make them on a whim!

As long as you're willing to peel a few apples, this apple crisp recipe is as easy as they come, and unlike pie, you don't have to worry about presentation. We absolutely recommend serving with vanilla ice cream.

A dump cake and a slow-cooker recipe? Doesn't get much easier than that! Made with cake mix and apple pie filling, you'll be hard-pressed to find a simpler dessert than this slow-cooker caramel apple dump cake.

With this slow-cooker hot chocolate, you're always ready for dessert. It's made with real chocolate chips, whole milk, and heavy whipping cream for an extrathick, extradecadent postmeal holiday drink.

This slow-cooker pumpkin cake is made with just four ingredients and cooks in three hours. You can fix it and forget about it until you're ready to serve.

Want pecan pie without worrying about the crust or dripping edges? This crockpot pecan pie recipe is for you. It's made with real pie crust in the base of a slow cooker, so it works best with round slow cookers, but an oval base will work too.

Kaley Rohlinger is a freelance writer for PS who focuses on health, fitness, food, and lifestyle content. She has a background in the marketing and communications industry and has written for PS for over four years.