25 Festive Fall & Thanksgiving Desserts That Will Steal the Spotlight This Year

The holiday season just got sweeter with these delicious fall desserts perfect for your Thanksgiving dessert table! Whether you’re making Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars or Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats, each recipe is full of cozy, seasonal flavors.

These easy-to-make treats are the perfect way to end your Thanksgiving table or to make your fall baking end on a sweet note! Here you’ll find great fall desserts that include flavors of pumpkin, apple, cinnamon sugar, cranberry and more cozy fall and holiday treats. So grab the family and bake together, you’re going to find the perfect fall baking and desserts here.

Also you can make your Thanksgiving table a bit more fun with my free printable Thanksgiving joke napkin wrappers. They get the conversation started at the table, and make the kids giggle or groan!

1. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

Wide view from the side of white chocolate coated pumpkin cheesecake bites on a white plate with the top piece missing a bite to show the pumpkin inside. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites are a fun, bite-sized treat that’s perfect for fall. With a graham cracker crust and creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, that first soft and creamy bite will have your family hooked! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

2. Cranberry Crumble Bars

Wide close up view of a cranberry crumble bar stacked on top of a second bar missing a bite so you can see the fruity cranberry layer under the crumble. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Cranberry Crumble Bars are sweet and tangy with a buttery crumble topping that goes SO well with the sweet but slightly tart cranberries. They’re great for a snack or as a sweet treat for any time of day, but feel extra special in the fall when you can find fresh cranberries in the store.. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

3. Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake

A slice of pumpkin dump cake with a crumb topping and whipped cream on a plate. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

This Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake is super easy to make and tastes just like fall. It’s been shared thousands of times, and enjoyed at so many different tables because it is easy to make and delicious! With a pumpkin pie base and a chewy almost strudel topping, it’s a simple dump and go style dessert that’s great to bring for potlucks or parties. Top with whipped cream! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

4. Pumpkin Oreo Balls

Wide view of pumpkin oreo balls on a platter from the side close up. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Pumpkin Oreo Balls are a fun, no-bake treat that are both creamy and crunchy. Coated in orange candy melt chocolate, they’re the perfect little treat for a Thanksgiving table. Plus they always steal the show on any dessert table because they are SO adorable! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

5. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Wide short of stacked apple cheesecake bars drizzled with caramel with more bars in the background. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a sweet and creamy dessert that combines the flavor of baled apples, gooey caramel, and creamy cheesecake. They’re a delicious treat that’s easy to make, and even easier to enjoy. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

6. Cranberry Orange Bread

A wide view of the end of a loaf of sliced cranberry orange bread with glaze on top on a platter. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

My Cranberry Orange Bread is soft, sweet, and bursting with the fresh flavors of cranberries and oranges. It’s a great dessert, breakfast or snack for the whole family to enjoy together, and always feels extra festive on the table in the fall when you can buy fresh cranberries in the grocerystore. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

7. Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Wide view of sliced pumpkin swirl cheesecake bars from above on a cutting board. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars are a smooth and creamy dessert that brings together pumpkin and cheesecake for a dessert that always impresses, and the kids love! These bars are a fun fall treat that’s easy to make and always a hit! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

8. Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats

Wide view of a stack of three crispy rice treats drizzled with white chocolate. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats are a fun twist on the classic rice krispie recipe with a little pumpkin spice added in! They’re a simple and delicious snack that’s perfect for dessert, and kids love making a fun flavor! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

9. Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Wide view of three oatmeal pumpkin cookies stacked on a plate with a towel and more cookies on a wire rack in the background. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with cozy pumpkin flavors. The oats make them extra chewy in the best possible way, so if you like a chewy fall cookie this is the one you want! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

10. Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies

A wide view of a plate of raspberry thumbprint cookies. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

My Raspberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies are buttery and soft, filled with a sweet raspberry jam in the middle. These simple cookies are a perfect treat to share with family and friends. Most thumbprint cookies are a little on the crunchy side, but these are soft and melt in your mouth! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

11. Pumpkin Snack Cake with Praline Topping

A wide view of a slice of pumpkin cake on a plate with a fork. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Pumpkin Snack Cake is light and moist with the perfect hint of spice. The praline topping is the best part and makes this every day style dessert feel a little more special! This is the recipe I make when I want something pumpkin with a little different flavor. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

12. No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Wide view of a batch of pumpkin no bake cheesecake bars sliced on parchment paper from the side with some with swirls on whipped cream on top. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are an easy way to enjoy pumpkin without turning on the oven. The creamy cheesecake layer is mixed with pumpkin, pumpkin spice and creamy whipped topping for a treat that’s the perfect Thanksgiving dessert when the oven is full. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

13. Peanut Butter Balls Rice Krispies

Overhead view on a counter of a small plate full of peanut butter balls with the top piece missing a bite to show inside the chocolate shell. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Peanut Butter Balls Rice Krispies are a simple treat made with peanut butter, rice krispies, and chocolate. If you like rich and full of chocolate with a little crunch, this is the way to go! They’re quick to make and perfect for any family gathering or snack time. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

14. Apple Crisp Cookie Cups

Wide close up side view of an apple crisp cookie cup full of gooey apples on a plate from the side next to sticks of cinnamon. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Apple Crisp Cookie Cups are a fun twist on traditional apple crisp, made into little cookie cups filled with apples and topped with a crunchy crumble. These are a hit with kids and adults alike, and the small bite size makes them perfect for dessert tables where you may want to try more then one! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

15. Fluffy Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles piled high on a plate from the side with a napkin and pitcher of milk nearby on the couneter. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Classic Fluffy Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy cookies rolled in sweet cinnamon sugar. They’re a fun and easy cookie that’s perfect for any occasion, especially when you want something that feels just like Grandma used to share from her oven. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

16. Mini Pecan Chocolate Pies

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Mini Pecan Chocolate Pies are adorable individual pies with a sweet and gooey filling. The mix of chocolate and pecans is irresistible, and the bite size bite is the perfect size for any family gathering. Make these alongside the apple crips cookie cups or the no bake pumpkin cheesecake bars for a full dessert table spread! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

17. Cinnamon Sugar Chex Mix

Cinnamon sugar chex mix in a pink bowl. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Cinnamon Sugar Chex Mix is a sweet and crunchy snack that’s easy to make and perfect for munching on for the holidays. Set out little bowls for kids and adults to snack on, and I can promise this sweet and salt mix will disappear! This is a simple treat everyone will love, especially during the fall months when the crunch feels extra special. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

18. Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Dip

Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Dip is a creamy, chocolatey dip that’s great for dipping fruit, cookies, or pretzels. It’s always fun for any party, and the chocolate and peanut butter combo always sends my family and friends coming back for a second scoop! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

19. White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies

Wide view of a plate of cookies with white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, surrounded by more cookies and a small bowl of cranberries. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

These White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies are chewy and packed with sweet cranberries and creamy white chocolate. While these cookies can be a great cookie any time of the year, the cranberries make them feel a little extra special in the holidays when cranberry feels a little cozy. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

20. Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

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Apple Cider Doughnut Cake makes an impressive, large cake that always seems to make everyone get excited. I love a good apple cider donut, and this cake delivers that same apple orchard feeling. Apple cider fans will go crazy for a slice! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

21. Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Wide view of pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies stacked up in a stack with more in the background — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

These Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are a soft and chewy version of the classic cookie with a pumpkin spice twist. The cinnamon-sugar coating adds the perfect touch to make them a fall favorite. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

22. Apple Dessert Pizza

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Apple Dessert Pizza is a fun way to enjoy apple crumble with the kids! This dessert pizza has a a sweet, doughy crust, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a sugary glaze on top that had my family coming back for a second piece. It’s a great treat that the kids will go crazy for! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

23. Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are light, fluffy, and packed with warm pumpkin flavor and sweet chocolate chips. Soft and chewy on the inside with just the right amount of sweetness, these pumpkin cookies are perfect as an every day fall cookie you’ll love. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

24. Buttery Toffee Cookies with Chocolate Chips

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Buttery Toffee Cookies with Chocolate Chips are rich, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with the perfect balance of sweet, buttery toffee and creamy chocolate. They’re a great treat to share with the family or serve at Thanksgiving, and that crunch from the toffee is a little addicting! CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

24. Orange Cranberry Cookies

A stack of cookies on a counter with cranberries and glaze on top, with more cranberries and a slice of orange nearby on the counter. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

These Orange Cranberry Cookies offer a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors with juicy cranberries and a hint of citrusy orange in that sweet glaze. Really that glaze makes them feel extra special as a cookie. Soft, chewy, and full of festive spirit, these cookies are a wonderful addition to your holiday dessert table. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE

25. Oreo Cookies and Cream Dessert Dip

Wide view of a bowl of a dessert dip platter topped with Oreo pieces and surrounded by fruit, pretzels and cookies on the platter. — **Image Credit**: On My Kids Plate

Cookies and Cream Dip is a creamy, delicious treat that’s perfect for dipping fruit, graham crackers, or even enjoying by itself with a spoon! This no bake cheesecake style dip has a smooth base and crunchy bits of chocolate Oreo cookies. It’s a fun, easy-to-make dip that the kids will love helping to mix, and everyone will love. CLICK HERE FOR THE RECIPE