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Top 5 Simple Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving Desserts to Delight the Family

By Sandy N, Macaroni KID East Morris November 17, 2024

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and making memories—so why not add a sweet touch to your celebration with desserts the whole family will love? Whether you're looking for fun and festive treats to keep the kids entertained or classic desserts with a twist, we've rounded up some delicious and kid-friendly options that will have everyone asking for seconds. From turkey cookies to specialty dip, these desserts are perfect for little hands and big appetites alike. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create some holiday magic!


Check out our top 5 favorites

These easy Oreo Turkey Cookies with candy corn are a cute and simple Thanksgiving dessert that's perfect to make with the kids! Best of all just 4 ingredients making it easy for the kids to help with the prep!



Move over cannoli dip, this pumpkin cheesecake dip is a kid favorite, especially when they get to dip teddy grams or marshmallows.   So many yummy choices.   With just 5 ingredients, it's quick to put together!



Turkey donuts....count us in.  These are a great kids activity while you are getting ready for dinner or even between dinner and dessert.  Let them be part of the fun.  Just two ingredients.   Are you seeing a theme - we like easy, things that every mom can do with ease.



Our fourth choice...pilgrim hat cookies and again, just four ingredients.  This one take a little more prep time but our little bakers are sure to love it!



Last but certainly not least, our most complex recipe  with six ingredients, Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies.  Your family will just keep on gobble, gobbling them  up!


If you are planning one of these treats for your table or hoping your host/hostess will, help us by sharing the article with your Facebook friends. 


Happy Thanksgiving!