15 Easy Thanksgiving Desserts to Make at the Last Minute

Go beyond pumpkin pie and try these Thanksgiving desserts that are the perfect showstopper to impress your guests.

Need a last-minute dessert to bring to Thanksgiving dinner? You’ve come to the right place! This collection of easy Thanksgiving desserts includes plenty of tasty options that you can make today.

I collected the best holiday desserts from my fellow bloggers and each one can be made without too much time in the kitchen and using ingredients you can pick up at just about any store.

Whether you’re the party host or just the guest tasked with bringing dessert, I’ve got you covered. Save this post for later too because you’ll want to come back to many of these all season long.

Easy Thanksgiving desserts

Pecan pie cookie bars | Barley and Sage

Enjoy all the sweet and crunchy goodness of pecan pie in a neat little cookie bar shape. Pecan pie cookie bars take about an hour to make and the secret ingredient – Medjool dates – gives these bars a rich caramel flavor.

Pumpkin pudding cups | One Mama’s Daily Drama

My pumpkin pudding cups are a fast and delicious variation of a classic pumpkin pie. Served in individual dessert cups, they make a great addition to your holiday dessert table.

Apple crisp with pecans | Kid Tested Recipes

Crunchy, buttery pecans and tart, juicy apples are the perfect combination of fall flavors. Serve this apple crisp with pecans warm and topped with a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Fireball apple shortcakes | XOXO Bella

The topping for this Fireball apple shortcake recipe is made in the Instant Pot, so it’s super fast to make. This dessert gets its signature flavor Fireball whiskey, but you can swap it out for your favorite.

Sweet potato pocket pies | Homebody Eats

Pocket pies are a great addition to the dessert table because they’re individual portions. This recipe for sweet potato pocket pies is made with a homemade blend of chai spices.

Old-fashioned sugar cream pie | State of Dinner

This classic dessert recipe is quick to make but sure to impress everyone at the Thanksgiving table. According to blogger Erin, sugar cream pie tastes a lot like a creme brulee or snickerdoodle cookie. Yum!

Cinnamon roll bars | Live to Sweet

Who says cinnamon rolls are just for breakfast? These cinnamon roll bars look like a dessert from a fancy bakery. Grab your favorite festive sprinkles for topping.

Dulce de leche mousse | Recipe Pocket

Dulce de leche mousse is a light single-serving treat that adults and kids will enjoy. Serve it alone or with fruit and/or cookies.

Caramel apple dump cake | The Fresh Cooky

It doesn’t get much easier than this caramel apple dump cake! This recipe has just five ingredients (plus spices) and you just mix, dump, and bake. There’s even a variation for making this in your slow cooker.

Pumpkin pie twists | Simply Stacie

These pumpkin pie twists start with a can of crescent roll dough for an easy, baked treat to make in the air fryer or oven. These are perfect alone, but can also be served with a cinnamon or caramel dip.

Butterfinger bundt cake | Mighty Mrs

If you’re a fan of Butterfinger candy bars, stock up and make a Butterfinger bundt cake. This recipe starts with a boxed cake mix and ends with all your dinner guests asking for the recipe.

Nutter Butter pie | A Paige of Positivity

Chocolate and peanut butter is the perfect dessert combo! This Nutter Butter pie has both in the form of cookies and candy. Make this no-bake dessert for Thanksgiving or really, any day that needs more peanut butter.

Pie crust cookies | Sugar Spun Run

While you’re already making any type of pie, save your scraps and turn them into pie crust cookies. Of course, you could also make a whole batch of these! Light and flakey, they’re perfect for nibbling when you just want a bite (or several!).

Apple cranberry crisp | Christina’s Cucina

Apple cranberry crisp combines two fall favorites in a delicious warm treat. The tart flavor combo is great for people who don’t love overly sweet desserts.

Chocolate chip marshmallow cookies | Get On My Plate

Chocolate chip marshmallow cookies are a fun twist on a classic! These are made with mini marshmallows, which turn gooey when baked, just like chocolate chips.

What’s next? Try these other fun and creative ideas on One Mama’s Daily Drama:

• Thanksgiving Jarcuterie Appetizer Cups
• Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce
• Sausage Cornbread Stuffing