Let’s skip the turkey talk and get to the real reason we show up in stretchy pants—dessert. From no-bake pumpkin pie magic to gooey pecan bars and old-school chocolate chess pie, these treats are the main event at any Thanksgiving table. Whether you’re team pumpkin spice or all about that Millionaire Pie life, this list delivers sugar, spice, and everything your sweet tooth dreams of. Go ahead, sneak a slice before dinner—we won’t tell.

Easy Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup

Easy Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This no-corn-syrup pecan pie is rich, nutty, and incredibly simple to make, delivering all the classic flavor with a cleaner twist.
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Creamy Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

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

This smooth and spiced pumpkin pie skips the rolling pin and opts for a buttery graham cracker crust—easy, delicious, and holiday-ready.
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Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake with Tofutti

Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake with Tofutti. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Creamy and dairy-free, this pumpkin cheesecake made with Tofutti is packed with cozy spices and topped with fluffy vegan whip—a holiday-worthy treat.
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Pumpkin Spice Cake from Cake Mix with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Cake from Cake Mix with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Warm spices, easy prep, and tangy cream cheese frosting make this cake mix pumpkin spice cake a fall favorite that’s perfect for sharing.
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Buttery Pecan Pie Bars for a Crowd

Buttery Pecan Pie Bars for a Crowd. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These gooey pecan pie bars with a shortbread crust are everything you love about pecan pie, made easy and cut into shareable squares.
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Banana Pudding Brownie Bars

Banana Pudding Brownie Bars. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These layered brownies feature banana bread, creamy pudding, and crunchy vanilla wafers for a fun handheld version of banana pudding.
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Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These soft pumpkin cookies are full of fall flavor, with a tender bite and warm spices that make them perfect for cozy afternoons.
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Spiced Pumpkin Dump Cake with Pecans

Spiced Pumpkin Dump Cake with Pecans. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This pumpkin dump cake is full of warm spices, rich pumpkin flavor, and topped with cake mix and chopped pecans for a quick and easy fall dessert.
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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. These are […]
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Quick Pumpkin Bread with Cake Mix

Quick Pumpkin Bread with Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This shortcut pumpkin bread uses cake mix for easy prep and fills your kitchen with sweet, spiced aroma—ready in minutes!
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Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler with Store-Bought Crust

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

This classic peach cobbler uses premade pie dough and sweet, spiced peaches for an easy, comforting dessert that feels homemade.
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No-Bake Creamy Pumpkin Pie

A pumpkin pie garnished with a ring of whipped cream and colorful sprinkles sits on a light surface. Autumn leaves in shades of red, orange, and brown surround it, creating a festive seasonal ambiance. A burlap cloth is partially visible at the bottom left.
No-Bake Creamy Pumpkin Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This no-bake pumpkin pie is smooth, spiced, and delightfully easy, layered into a graham cracker crust for a stress-free fall dessert.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Creamy Pumpkin Pie

Gingerbread Cake Mix in a Jar (Gift-Ready!)

Gingerbread Cake Mix in a Jar (Gift-Ready!). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This homemade gingerbread cake mix makes five batches of spiced cake—perfect for holiday baking or gifting in a jar.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Cake Mix in a Jar (Gift-Ready!)

Bakery-Style Orange Cranberry Muffins

Bakery-Style Orange Cranberry Muffins. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These soft, buttery muffins are bursting with tart cranberries and fresh orange flavor—just like your favorite bakery, but made at home.
Get the Recipe: Bakery-Style Orange Cranberry Muffins

Warm Cinnamon Apple Compote

Warm Cinnamon Apple Compote. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy apple compote is simmered with cinnamon and spice for a cozy, aromatic topping perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Quick Bisquick Peach Cobbler

Quick Bisquick Peach Cobbler. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Juicy peaches and a golden Bisquick crust make this simple cobbler a go-to dessert that’s perfect with a scoop of ice cream.
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Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

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

Let the slow cooker do the work for this cozy dessert made with juicy peaches, cinnamon, and a buttery cake mix topping—just serve and enjoy.
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Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix Topping

Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix Topping. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This warm and cozy cobbler features spiced apples and a buttery cake mix topping—simple enough for any fall gathering.
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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

With a creamy peanut butter filling and a rich Oreo crust, this no-bake pie is indulgent, easy, and perfect for any sweet tooth.
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Creamy No-Bake Millionaire Pie

Creamy No-Bake Millionaire Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This tropical no-bake pie features crushed pineapple, sweetened condensed milk, and a graham crust for a chilled dessert that’s always a hit.
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Southern Chocolate Chess Pie

Southern Chocolate Chess Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Rich and fudgy with a hint of cornmeal, this chocolate chess pie is a Southern favorite that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
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Kentucky Derby Chocolate Walnut Pie

Kentucky Derby Chocolate Walnut Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Loaded with chocolate and walnuts, this buttery Derby pie is a sweet Southern classic made even better with a splash of bourbon.
Get the Recipe: Kentucky Derby Chocolate Walnut Pie

Orange Cranberry Layer Cake

Orange Cranberry Layer Cake. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

This festive three-layer cake combines tart cranberry filling with orange cream cheese frosting and soft vanilla cake for a showstopping dessert.
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Classic Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble

Classic Apple Crisp with Oat Crumble. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This easy apple crisp is full of tender apples and finished with a golden, buttery oat topping—best served warm with ice cream.
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Classic Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

Classic Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

This pumpkin roll wraps tender pumpkin spice cake around a rich cream cheese filling—perfect for holiday dessert tables.
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Raglan Road-Style Bread Pudding

Raglan Road-Style Bread Pudding. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Recreate the famous Raglan Road bread pudding at home with creamy vanilla sauce and rich caramel—comfort food with an Irish twist.
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Southern Buttermilk Pie

Southern Buttermilk Pie. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Creamy, tangy, and full of nostalgic charm, this classic buttermilk pie is a simple Southern dessert that always hits the spot.
Get the Recipe: Southern Buttermilk Pie

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