Get your table settings ready because the holiday of giving thanks and eating turkey is quickly approaching! Whether you’re hovering over the mashed potatoes or watching the football game, this day is filled with much-needed quality time with loved ones and the perfect reason to try new recipes. Although pumpkin pie for dessert will always be a classic, here are 20 other dessert ideas that will surprise your guests and fill stomachs.
1. Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Pie
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Source: The Everygirl
2. Pumpkin Butter Rugelach Cookies
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Source: Half Baked Harvest
3. “Turkey” Decorated Muffins
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Source: Chelsea’s Messy Apron
4. Carrot Cake Mini Doughnuts
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Source: Jar of Lemons
5. Apple Crisp
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Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
6. Five-Ingredient Graham Cracker Toffee
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Source: Gimme Some Oven
7. Cinnamon Zucchini Walnut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Source: The Recipe Critic
8. Mini Pecan Butter Apple Rose Tarts
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Source: Half Baked Harvest
9. Samoa Cheesecake
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Source: Gimme Some Oven
10. Pecan Pie Bars
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Source: Jar of Lemons
11. Mini Strawberry Swirl Cheesecakes
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Source: Gimme Delicious
12. Loaded Dark Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
![](http://cdn.theeverygirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Loaded-Dark-Chocolate-Chip-Oatmeal-Cookies-4.jpg)
Source: Little Spice Jar
13. Butter Cinnamon Rolls
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Source: The Merry Thought
14. Cranberry Orange Scones with Pistachios
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Source: Little Spice Jar
15. Snickerdoodle Cobbler
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Source: The Recipe Critic
16. Ginger Snap Lemon Icebox Cake
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Source: The Everygirl
17. Salted Chocolate Tart with Kettle Chip Crust
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Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
18. Salted Caramel Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars
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Source: Jo Cooks
19. Chocolate Butterscotch Caramel Bars
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Source: Pioneer Woman
20. Joanna Gaines’ No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
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Source: Magnolia
What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving desserts? Share your best recipes in the comments!
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