Thanksgiving dinner might be the main event, but let’s be honest—dessert is what folks remember. Whether it’s a no-bake pumpkin pie that saves oven space or a gooey pecan tart that vanishes before seconds are served, these treats bring the sweet finale your holiday needs. From creamy cheesecake bars to old-school banana pudding, there’s something here to wow every guest at the table. Don’t be surprised if you’re handing out recipes before the dishes are cleared.

Salty-Sweet Cashew Cookies for Baking or Gifting

Salty-Sweet Cashew Cookies for Baking or Gifting. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

I have cashew lovers in my family, so a plate of warm, buttery cashew cookies fresh out of the oven always brings a smile. The brown sugar caramelizes just enough to make the edges slightly chewy while keeping the center soft and rich.
Get the Recipe: Salty-Sweet Cashew Cookies for Baking or Gifting

Creamy Cake Mix Lemon Bars with Buttery Crust

Creamy Cake Mix Lemon Bars with Buttery Crust. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Sometimes a simple dessert can be the sweetest way to bless someone’s day. These Cake Mix Lemon Bars remind me that hospitality doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. With a boxed cake mix and a few simple ingredients, you can bake up a pan of joy, sweet, lemony bars.
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Moist Pumpkin Spice Cake From Cake Mix (With Cream Cheese Frosting)

Moist Pumpkin Spice Cake From Cake Mix (With Cream Cheese Frosting). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

As soon as the air turns crisp and the leaves start tumbling, I find myself craving cozy recipes that fill the whole house with the scent of fall. That’s when I turn to this pumpkin spice cake from cake mix. It’s one of my favorites because it’s quick, easy, and perfect for sharing. 
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Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies: Quick and Easy

Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies: Quick and Easy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

When I think about easy desserts that still feel homemade and special, cake mix carrot cake cookies are at the top of my list. The warm spices fill my kitchen with the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the cream cheese frosting makes each bite taste like a slice of classic carrot cake.
Get the Recipe: Cake Mix Carrot Cake Cookies: Quick and Easy

Gooey Pecan Bars With Buttery Shortbread Crust For a Crowd

Gooey Pecan Bars With Buttery Shortbread Crust For a Crowd. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

If you enjoy the taste of classic pecan pie but want something easier, these pecan bars are your new go-to treat. Growing up in Georgia, pecan pie was always a given at our holiday table, but over time, I discovered something even better, which are these Southern pecan pie bars. 
Get the Recipe: Gooey Pecan Bars With Buttery Shortbread Crust For a Crowd

Warm Apple Cobbler Recipe With Cake Mix

Warm Apple Cobbler Recipe With Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

When the weather cools and apples are plentiful, one of my favorite desserts to serve is this apple cobbler recipe with cake mix. It’s warm, cozy, and full of those fall flavors that make the house smell amazing as it bakes. I love it for hosting because it only takes a few simple ingredients, comes […]
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Quick Bisquick Peach Cobbler – Ready in 10 Minutes

Quick Bisquick Peach Cobbler – Ready in 10 Minutes. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Bisquick peach cobbler is the ultimate shortcut dessert, combining juicy peaches with a golden, buttery topping that’s perfect for weeknights or last-minute guests—especially with a scoop of ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Quick Bisquick Peach Cobbler – Ready in 10 Minutes

Creamy Pumpkin Pie with a Buttery Graham Cracker Crust

Creamy Pumpkin Pie with a Buttery Graham Cracker Crust. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

One Thanksgiving, skipping the pie crust led to a delicious discovery—this creamy pumpkin pie in a buttery graham cracker crust is now a beloved family tradition, full of classic flavor with half the effort.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Pumpkin Pie with a Buttery Graham Cracker Crust

Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie with Fall Flavor

Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie with Fall Flavor. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No-bake pumpkin pie is a rich and creamy dessert with all the cozy fall flavors, made easy with pudding, pumpkin puree, and Cool Whip in a graham cracker crust—perfect for stress-free entertaining.
Get the Recipe: Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Pie with Fall Flavor

Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup – Rich, Nutty & Simple

Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup – Rich, Nutty & Simple. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy pecan pie skips the corn syrup but keeps all the rich, sweet flavor you love in every gooey bite—simple, delicious, and crowd-pleasing.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup – Rich, Nutty & Simple

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crock Pot peach cobbler with cake mix is an easy, hands-off dessert packed with warm peaches, cinnamon, and a golden topping—ideal for potlucks or cozy nights in.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

Easy Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Store-Bought Crust

Easy Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Store-Bought Crust. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This old-fashioned peach cobbler uses store-bought crust, juicy peaches, and warm spices to create a comforting dessert that brings everyone to the table—serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Easy Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Store-Bought Crust

Augusta National’s Famous Sour Cream Pound Cake

Augusta National’s Famous Sour Cream Pound Cake. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Augusta National’s sour cream pound cake is rich, buttery, and perfectly moist—a timeless recipe that’s simple to make and always worthy of sharing.
Get the Recipe: Augusta National’s Famous Sour Cream Pound Cake

Layered Banana Pudding Brownies with Classic Southern Flavor

Layered Banana Pudding Brownies with Classic Southern Flavor. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Banana pudding brownies are a handheld twist on a Southern classic, layering vanilla wafers, banana bread, and creamy pudding into a nostalgic treat with irresistible flavor.
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Banana Pudding Poke Cake with Whipped Topping & Wafers

Banana Pudding Poke Cake with Whipped Topping & Wafers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Banana pudding poke cake combines soft yellow cake with creamy banana pudding that seeps into every bite—topped with whipped cream and crushed wafers for a fun, crowd-friendly dessert.
Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Poke Cake with Whipped Topping & Wafers

Easy Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

Easy Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Classic banana pudding with vanilla wafers is the ultimate Southern comfort dessert—layered with bananas, creamy pudding, and crunchy wafers, it’s a guaranteed crowd favorite.
Get the Recipe: Easy Banana Pudding with Vanilla Wafers

Southern Caramel Cake with Toasted Pecans

Southern Caramel Cake with Toasted Pecans. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Caramel cake is a rich, tender layer cake topped with decadent homemade caramel frosting—sweet, buttery, and a Southern tradition at any celebration.
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Mini Pecan Tarts with Flaky Cream Cheese Crust

Mini Pecan Tarts with Flaky Cream Cheese Crust. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pecan tarts are mini bites of classic pecan pie—flaky, sweet, and perfectly portioned for holiday dessert trays or festive gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Mini Pecan Tarts with Flaky Cream Cheese Crust

Tangy Banana Pudding with Sour Cream Twist

Tangy Banana Pudding with Sour Cream Twist. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This no-bake banana pudding with sour cream adds a tangy twist to the classic, with layers of bananas, pudding, and wafers for a cool, creamy dessert.
Get the Recipe: Tangy Banana Pudding with Sour Cream Twist

Classic Cream Cheese Pound Cake Made from Scratch

Classic Cream Cheese Pound Cake Made from Scratch. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Cream cheese pound cake is rich, dense, and buttery with a velvety crumb—delicious served on its own or dressed up with berries and cream.
Get the Recipe: Classic Cream Cheese Pound Cake Made from Scratch

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Double Layers of Fall Flavor

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Double Layers of Fall Flavor. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pumpkin cheesecake bars feature spiced pumpkin layered with creamy cheesecake for a festive fall treat that’s perfect for sharing.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Double Layers of Fall Flavor

Cracker Barrel-Inspired Banana Pudding

Cracker Barrel-Inspired Banana Pudding. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Classic banana pudding gets a Southern touch with layers of vanilla wafers, bananas, creamy pudding, and whipped cream—comfort in every spoonful.
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Old-Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Old-Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This old-fashioned cream cheese pound cake is soft, buttery, and perfectly dense—an easy recipe that delivers timeless Southern flavor.
Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Cream Cheese Pound Cake

No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Pumpkin Bars

No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Pumpkin Bars. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

No-bake chocolate coconut pumpkin bars are naturally sweet and grain-free, combining pumpkin, dates, cocoa, and coconut for a wholesome fall-inspired treat.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Pumpkin Bars

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Bars – Moist & Flavorful

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Bars – Moist & Flavorful. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

These moist, cake-like pumpkin bars are gluten-free and vegan, bursting with warm spices and perfect for a cozy afternoon snack or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Bars – Moist & Flavorful

Cracker Barrel Chocolate Pecan Pie Copycat

Cracker Barrel Chocolate Pecan Pie Copycat. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Cracker Barrel’s chocolate pecan pie copycat is rich, gooey, and loaded with chocolatey pecan goodness—an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Cracker Barrel Chocolate Pecan Pie Copycat

No-Bake Double Layer Pumpkin Pie with Cream Cheese

No-Bake Double Layer Pumpkin Pie with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This no-bake double layer pumpkin pie features a creamy cheesecake bottom and spiced pumpkin top, perfect for saving oven space at Thanksgiving or anytime you need an easy fall dessert.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Double Layer Pumpkin Pie with Cream Cheese

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