The holiday season is here, which means celebrations full of delicious and comforting foods! If you're looking for easy Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving recipes, I've got you covered. This list has more than 40 recipes for Thanksgiving desserts, side dishes, drinks, snacks, and more.
Easy Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes
Starting off with my favorite part of any holiday meal - the desserts! Everyone will love these delicious Thanksgiving desserts. From pies and cakes to puddings and cookies, there is a sweet treat for all.
Easy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Buttery, soft, and fluffy dough swirled with a blend of cinnamon, sugar and pumpkin. These rolls are melt in your mouth perfection!
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Sweet Potato Chocolate Pudding
A 5 ingredient, no-bake recipe to save you some oven space this Thanksgiving! This pudding is delicious, smooth, silky, and so chocolatey.
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Cinnamon Roll Cake
A gorgeous dessert, with all the cozy flavors of cinnamon rolls in cake form! Everything you love about cinnamon rolls, made quicker and easier.
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This quick sheet cake is made divine with cinnamon sugar and orange zest - not to mention a delicious frosting! The easiest cake for Thanksgiving dessert.
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Apple Cranberry Scones
Light, flaky with hints of crispy crust and tender center - these Apple Cranberry Scones are so good and come together in under 30 minutes!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)
With its lovely pumpkin flavour and puddles of melted chocolate, these cookies are utterly delectable! They are easy to make plus vegan and gluten-free.
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The Easiest Classic Apple Pie
If you're opting for a homemade apple pie over storebought, this is the only recipe you'll ever need! It comes together with ease and is always a crowd pleaser.
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Cinnamon Cheesecake
Creamy, velvety cinnamon-spiced cheesecake topped with luxurious, juicy figs with a dribble of golden honey and crunchy walnuts - you do not want to miss out on trying this incredible cheesecake!
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Pumpkin Donuts
This easy, vegan Pumpkin Donut recipe is a great easy addition to your dessert table. You get tender, moist, and lovely baked donuts, every single time!
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The BEST Monkey Bread Recipe
This Monkey Bread recipe is an instant family favorite! It's so much fun to make & even more fun to dig into. Perfect for sharing after dinner!
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Pumpkin Pie Bliss Balls
These chewy, fudgy, soft bites of goodness are wonderful for anytime of the day! A super easy no-bake sweet treat to keep on your Thanksgiving table.
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Apple Crumble Cheesecake
This Apple Cheesecake has everything I could ask for from a holiday dessert: plenty of fruit; silky rich filling; toasted crumble topping. Plus, it's super easy to make!
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Healthy Pumpkin Muffins
If you're looking for a healthy recipe that is still delicious, seasonal and comforting - these Pumpkin Muffins are a must try! They are ready in under 30 minutes.
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Apple Hand Pies
You will be shocked at just how easy it is to make these amazing gluten-free Apple Hand Pies!
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Pumpkin Orange Pancakes
Dessert for breakfast? Or the other way around? These Pumpkin Orange Pancakes with chocolate chips are going to be your new favorite Thanksgiving breakfast!
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Pumpkin Pie Spiced Almonds
Sweet and salty, aromatic and flavorful, these Pumpkin Pie Spiced Almonds are fragrant, crunchy morsels that are impossible to resist. The best snacking before and after Thanksgiving dinner!
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Easy Savory Thanksgiving Recipes
From bread rolls to quick side dish recipes, here are a few of my favorite easy savory Thanksgiving recipes! These recipes will save you time in the kitchen and make your holiday table extra delicious.
Pumpkin Bread Rolls
These adorable rolls are pillowy soft, extra fluffy & wonderfully flavorful – exactly like you want dinner rolls to be. Plus, they are so fun to make!
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Parker House Bread Rolls
Buttery, soft and so flavorful, these rolls make for the perfect accompaniment to a holiday meal!
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Easy Pretzel Rolls
These have a crispy top, cotton-soft interior and nicely chewy texture with just a hint of salt to round off their signature, cracker-like flavor. So so good!
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts
The perfect, crunchy addition to your Thanksgiving spread, these oven roasted Brussel sprouts are the best side dish!
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Sweet Potato Fries
This one pan recipe is the quickest and yummiest way to get sweet potato on your Thanksgiving table! These baked fries are sweet, spicy, savory, and crispy all at once.
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Baked Sweet Potato
Delightfully crispy skin and a fluffy filling make baked sweet potato so delicious!
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Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
Looking for the perfect salad to serve at your Thanksgiving dinner? Try this easy and delicious Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad!
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Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower is a crazy easy recipe that is chock full of flavor! A great addition to your holiday dinner table.
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Roasted Pumpkin Soup
A hearty, super delicious soup that is ready in no time! The roasted pumpkin soup is a total fuss free recipe.
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Mushroom Quiche
This easy Mushroom Quiche pairs wonderfully with meaty main dishes, salads and soups! An impressive yet simple to make recipe for holiday meals.
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Roasted Carrot Soup
The roasted carrot lentil soup is a creamy, rich, and cozy soup that boasts complex flavors with the simplest ingredients. The perfect healthy cozy addition to your meal!
Recipe Here
Roasted Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Soup
All you have to do is blitz everything in your blender, for the most delicious and easy soup with seasonal veggies! This is a soup that everyone will love, perfect for dipping breads.
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Barley Soup with Beans & Mustard Greens
The most delicious and simple way to sneak healthy veggies onto your holiday table! This easy soup recipe comes together super quickly.
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Pull Apart Garlic Bread
This is the EASIEST pull apart garlic bread ever! It uses only a handful of ingredients and a storebought loaf of bread, for the best cheesy side dish.
Recipe Here
Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
Crispy, crunchy, spicy and sweet, the Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is a quick family favorite that pairs beautifully with Thanksgiving main dishes!
Recipe Here
Delicious & Easy Drinks for Thanksgiving
When it's time to curl up with a cozy drink with the whole family, or serve something refreshing along dinner, here are a few quick drinks to whip up!
Apple Cider Hot Toddy
This is the simplest hot alcohol drink I’ve ever made and a super fun Thanksgiving cocktail!
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Whiskey Apple Iced Tea
This cocktail is full of fresh seasonal fruity flavor combined with the smooth smokiness of a good whiskey.
Recipe Here
Homemade Apple Cider
Cozy, lightly spiced, the perfect drink for the family and for entertaining! This is a classic warm beverage that you can't go wrong with.
Recipe Here
Classic Hot Chocolate
The perfect drink to cozy up with after Thanksgiving dinner, that kids and adults alike will love!
Recipe Here
I hope some of these delicious Thanksgiving recipes make it to your holiday table this year! There are so many scrumptious, comforting recipes to choose from that it can be tricky knowing where to start. Hopefully, this collection helps make Thanksgiving dinner and dessert prep a little easier, so that you can enjoy the day with family and friends.
I'll keep updating this list of holiday recipes with side dishes, desserts, snacks, and more.
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