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Sometimes you don’t want to sit down for dessert, so a bite-size treat is the perfect way to end the meal! Try a bite of your favorite pecan pie as a pecan tartlet or take your cheesecake to go to top off your Thanksgiving feast.

Pecan Tarts (Pecan Tartlets)

Pecan Tarts. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.
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Pecan Tarts (or Pecan Tartlets as they are often called) are a true holiday treat. Take your favorite pecan pie – brown sugar, butter, and pecans, in a cream cheese and butter pastry crust – then shrink it. They are perfect, bite-size delicious treats that are perfect for Thanksgiving.

Get the Recipe: Pecan Tarts

Turkey Rice Krispie Treats

Turkey Rice Krispie Treats. Photo Credit: Shugary Sweets.

Transform regular Rice Krispie treats into turkey-themed desserts! Shape the treats into small ovals and decorate them with candy corn for feathers, chocolate chips for eyes, and a small piece of candy for the beak. These are perfect for getting the kids involved in the kitchen and will definitely put a smile on everyone’s face.

Get the Recipe: Turkey Rice Krispie Treats

Pilgrim Hat Cookies

Pilgrim Hat Cookies. Photo Credit: Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes.

These delicious Thanksgiving Cookies that look like Pilgrim Hats will look so festive at your Thanksgiving table and they are perfect for kids to help make! They use cookies and big fluffy marshmallows. While making them, you can teach kids the history behind the first Thanksgiving meal.

Get the Recipe: Pilgrim Hat Cookies

Apple Crisp Bars

Apple Crisp Bars. Photo Credit: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen.

Apple Crisp Bars are a great alternative to traditional apple pie. They have a buttery crust, a layer of cinnamon-spiced apples, and a crumbly oat topping. They’re easier to eat than a slice of pie and are delicious warm or at room temperature.

Get the Recipe: Apple Crisp Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

If your kids enjoy cheesecake, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a must-try. The creamy pumpkin-spiced filling sits on a buttery graham cracker crust and is topped with a swirl of whipped cream.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Puff Pastry Hearts

Puff Pastry Hearts. Photo Credit: Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes.

These delicious Puff Pastry Hearts are the perfect dessert to make for Valentine’s Day or any day for someone special. They are rich in flavor and so soft they melt in your mouth!

Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Hearts

Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo Credit: Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes.

This is the BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe ever! They are soft and chewy, classic chocolate chip cookies that are SO easy to make with a secret ingredient!

Get the Recipe: The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie

Cinnamon Puff Pastry Hearts

Cinnamon Puff Pastry Hearts. Photo Credit: Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes.

Cinnamon Puff Pastry Hearts are a treat from Buffalo, NY. They are rich in flavor and so soft and sweet that they melt in your mouth!

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Puff Pastry Hearts

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