Thanksgiving is about gratitude, family, and great food—but when it comes to kids, desserts are often the highlight of the celebration.
From playful turkey-themed treats to easy no-bake goodies, these 14 Thanksgiving desserts for kids are cute, colorful, and perfect for little hands to help make and enjoy.
1. Turkey Cupcakes
These adorable turkey cupcakes will make the kids giggle before they even take a bite.
Start with chocolate cupcakes and top them with chocolate frosting.
Add candy corn feathers, candy eyes, and a Reese’s Pieces beak.
They’re as fun to decorate as they are to eat.
2. Pumpkin Pie Pops
Mini pumpkin pies on sticks are a kid-friendly twist on the Thanksgiving classic.
Use pre-made pie crusts and pumpkin filling, cut out small circles, and bake them with a lollipop stick inside.
Once cooled, drizzle with icing or add a dollop of whipped cream.
3. Acorn Donut Holes
Turn simple donut holes into cute acorns.
Dip the top half of each donut hole in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed pretzels or nuts.
Add a mini pretzel stick on top for the stem—kids love how fun and snackable they are.
4. Rice Krispie Treat Turkeys
Use Rice Krispie treats as the base for turkey bodies.
Attach candy corn feathers and candy eyes with melted chocolate or icing.
These are simple, no-bake desserts that double as edible crafts for kids.
5. Apple Nachos
A healthy and sweet dessert option, apple nachos are great for kids who love to snack.
Slice apples thinly and arrange them on a platter.
Drizzle with caramel sauce, melted chocolate, and sprinkle mini marshmallows or crushed cookies on top.
6. Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups
Serve pumpkin cheesecake in mini muffin liners or small cups for perfectly portioned bites.
Top each with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon.
Kids will love the creamy texture and tiny size.
7. Pilgrim Hat Cookies
Make no-bake pilgrim hats using fudge-striped cookies and mini peanut butter cups.
Attach them with chocolate icing and pipe a small yellow buckle on each one.
They’re festive, fun, and incredibly easy to make.
8. Oreo Turkey Pops
Insert lollipop sticks into Oreo cookies, then decorate them with candy corn feathers, candy eyes, and M&Ms for beaks.
These colorful turkey pops are always a hit at kids’ tables or school parties.
9. Caramel Apple Slices
Instead of whole caramel apples, try dipping apple slices in caramel.
Add toppings like sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or crushed graham crackers.
It’s easier for little ones to eat—and less messy, too!
10. Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
These moist pumpkin cupcakes are a great fall treat.
Top them with cream cheese frosting and orange sprinkles.
You can even let kids decorate their own with candy corn or edible glitter.
11. Chocolate Pretzel Turkeys
Use pretzel twists as turkey bodies, dip them in chocolate, and decorate with candy eyes and candy corn feathers.
These sweet-salty treats are crunchy, fun, and perfect for Thanksgiving snack trays.
12. Candy Corn Parfaits
Layer vanilla pudding, orange Jell-O, and whipped cream in clear cups to create a candy corn effect.
It’s bright, cheerful, and one of the easiest desserts to assemble for a group of kids.
13. Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Kids love decorating sugar cookies—especially when they’re shaped like pumpkins.
Bake pumpkin-shaped cookies and set out icing, candy pieces, and sprinkles so everyone can decorate their own dessert masterpiece.
14. Mini Apple Hand Pies
Tiny hand pies filled with warm cinnamon apples are a cozy treat that’s easy for kids to hold.
Use pre-made pie crusts and seal the edges with a fork before baking.
Drizzle with icing once cooled for a bakery-style finish.
These 14 Thanksgiving desserts for kids are festive, bite-sized, and full of fun.
They’re perfect for little hands to help make—and even better to enjoy after the big feast.
Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or a classroom party, these treats will make the holiday extra sweet for the youngest guests.
