By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 24, 2019
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 DessertIdeas
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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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!
Homemade Carrot Cake
Lemon Bars
Apple Dumplings
Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cake Recipe
Homemade Pound Cake (Classic)
Pineapple Bread Pudding
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Sheet Pan Apple Crisp Recipe
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.
Pumpkin Crisp
Oatmeal Pumpkin Bread with Apple Cider Sauce
Dutch Apple Pie
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pecan Pie Pound Cake Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Dessert Lasagna (Pumpkin Lasagna)
Caramel Apple Pie Bread Pudding
Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake
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.
Pumpkin Brownies
Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Gooey Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake Skillet
Chocolate Lasagna Recipe
Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge
Brownie Cookies Recipe (2 Ways!)
Chocolate Bundt Cake
White Chocolate Mousse
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!
Easy Pecan Pie Bars
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Oreo Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Blondies
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
Carrot Cake Sandwich Cookies
Gooey Butter Cookies
Tiramisu Recipe (Classic)
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!
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars
Italian Cream Cake
Candy Rice Krispie Treats (Loaded Rice Krispies)
Apple Bundt Cake
Pumpkin Ice Cream
Banana Cake with Kahlua Whipped Cream
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.
54+ Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes
35 Alternative Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas (Besides Turkey)
38+ Pumpkin Recipes
26 Thanksgiving Pie Recipes
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
