Thanksgiving dessert planning is about to become SO much easier this year, thanks to these simple (yet decadent!) no-bake desserts that will please everyone at your holiday celebration.

no bake Thanksgiving desserts

The holiday season is right around the corner, and it’s time to start thinking about what you plan to make for your Thanksgiving feast!

A hearty Thanksgiving feast featuring friends or family, all the trimmings, and of course, desserts galore may be in the works. But to pull it off, you need a plan, so it’s time to start now.

If you’re like me and sometimes dread all the prep work it takes to make the sides and desserts, consider making one (or more!) of these Thanksgiving no-bake desserts that are so easy anyone can make them.

Also, check these easy holiday desserts which you can prepare in no time!

We collected quite a list and are sharing with you a terrific selection of adorable, fun, and (best of all) tasty treats! No one will ever have to know it was so easy to make.

15 Festive & Delicious No bake Thanksgiving Desserts

These Thanksgiving no-bake desserts are great for holiday gatherings, your school celebrations, and of course your family festivities.

From bite-size treats to pies and everything in between, these recipes are easy to throw together and make a sweet confection for you and your guests.

Got kids? They’ll love joining in to help make these quick and easy desserts with you.

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Turkey Leg Treats (One of the easy Thanksgiving desserts)| Bitz & Giggles

easy Thanksgiving desserts

Gobble gobble! This isn’t your mama’s turkey leg recipe!

Whip up these turkey leg treats for a fun surprise. They’re just Rice Krispies treats wrapped around a Scooby Snack cookie that mimics the look of a turkey leg. Kids will go wild for this!

Turkey Leg Treats
Surprise the kids with this fun, easy-to-make treat that resembles turkey legs!
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Turkey Leg Treats

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake (one of the delicious Thanksgiving no bake treats)| Bake Me Some Sugar

Thanksgiving no bake treats

This is a spectacularly sweet no-bake pumpkin spice cheesecake with a caramel drizzle and nuts sprinkled on top. It’s great for taking to potlucks, holiday gatherings, or simply enjoy as a treat.

The best part is how easy peasy it is to make.

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake With Caramel Drizzle
Silky smooth pumpkin spice cheesecake filling with a drizzle of caramel sauce over the top. This is a no-bake pumpkin dessert that is great to serve for the holidays!
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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake With Caramel Drizzle

No-Bake Twix Caramel Apple Salad | I Save A to Z

Twix caramel apple salad

This is a great quick-and-easy dessert to whip up. Crisp green apples, creamy dressing with little bites of TWIX candy bars all throughout. Talk about a tongue-tingling experience!

No Bake TWIX Caramel Apple Salad Recipe
You have got to try this amazing No Bake Twix Caramel Apple Salad Recipe!! Itu2019s perfect for summer parties and very easy to make! Itu2019s a popular recipe!
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No Bake TWIX Caramel Apple Salad Recipe

Mini Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Cheesecakes | Salt & Baker

mini pumpkin spice no-bake cheesecake

If you are looking for a pumpkin dessert check out these mini pumpkin spice no-bake cheesecakes. They are so creamy and smooth, and rich in pumpkin spice flavor.

Essentially, they’re pretty much the perfect substitute for pumpkin pie (and way faster to make)!

Mini Pumpkin No-Bake Cheesecakes
These mini pumpkin spice no-bake cheesecakes have a delicious sugary graham cracker base with a creamy, delicate pumpkin whipped topping.
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Mini Pumpkin No-Bake Cheesecakes

No-Bake Caramel Apple Truffles | Craft Create Cook

caramel apple truffle

Here’s an idea for a different dessert to make. You get that mix of apple and caramel which is so popular in the fall season. It’s basically everything you love about caramel apples in bite-size form!

No Bake Caramel Apple Truffles
These no bake caramel apple truffles are perfect for your fall dessert table!
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No Bake Caramel Apple Truffles

Easy Fluffy Pumpkin Dip | Half-Scratched

Fluffy pumpkin dip

This dessert is always a tasty one to have for guests. They can dip graham crackers, wafer cookies, and even fruit in for that satisfying pumpkin flavor.

Easy Fluffy Pumpkin Dip
This pumpkin dip is full of pumpkin spice flavor and super easy to make. Itu2019s so creamy, fluffy and yummy youu2019ll want to serve it at every holiday party!
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Easy Fluffy Pumpkin Dip

Thanksgiving Turkey Treats | Crayons and Cravings

no-bake Thanksgiving turkey treat

Another kid-friendly dessert is this Rice Krispie turkey treats. They are so fun and of course adorable. Use them as a table setting so each child gets their own turkey.

Rice Krispie Turkey Treats for Thanksgiving
These easy-to-make, no bake, Rice Krispie Turkey Treats are sure to be the hit of the dessert table this Thanksgiving – especially with the kids!
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Rice Krispie Turkey Treats for Thanksgiving

Chocolate Coconut Balls | The Bewitchin’ Kitchen

4-ingredient chocolate coconut balls

This simple 4-ingredient dessert will give you a nice bite-size treat to serve up for any occasion. They are rich in coconut and have the perfect ratio of chocolate and coconut in each bite.

Chocolate Coconut Balls No Bake Recipe
No Bake Chocolate Coconut Balls – a no bake dessert recipe that only uses 4 ingredients. I make these every year for the holidays.
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Chocolate Coconut Balls No Bake Recipe

Thanksgiving Turkey Oreo Cookie Balls | Mommy Musings

Thanksgiving turkey oreo cookie balls

Oh my, these are some of my favorites. If you love chocolate, you’ll love these no-bake truffle bites that are so festive for Thanksgiving!

Bite into these turkey balls for a great creamy and crunchy Oreo center!

Thanksgiving Turkey OREO Cookie Balls Recipe
Adorable Turkey Oreo Cookie Balls for Thanksgiving. This no-bake chocolate truffle recipe is easy to make and customize for any holiday or occasion.
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Thanksgiving Turkey OREO Cookie Balls Recipe

Pumpkin Fluff Icebox Cake | Tidy Mom

no-bake pumpkin fluffy icebox cake

Here is a great icebox cake you might want to make. It is a pumpkin fluff icebox cake. Layers of wafer cookies and pumpkin fluff filling, that is absolutely divine.

Pumpkin Icebox Cake
Pumpkin Icebox Cake is a delicious no-bake dessert that comes together in no time. The hardest part is leaving it in the refrigerator over night.
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Pumpkin Icebox Cake

Creamy Frosted Cranberry Dessert | Tastes of Lizzy T

Creamy frosted cranberry dessert

If you want to either take a break from pumpkin or have another dessert bursting with fall flavor to complement your pumpkin dish, this is a must-try.

You get that sweet and tart from the cranberry in a smooth and creamy filling. It’s really the perfect holiday flavor (and it’s so pretty!).

Creamy Frosted Cranberry Dessert
Serve this creamy frosted cranberry dessert for a light, refreshing dessert to family and friends this season. Topped with cool whip and chopped walnuts.
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Creamy Frosted Cranberry Dessert

Scotcheroos | The Typical Mom/Temecula Blogs

Stacked Scotcheroos

These were a staple in our home and are something we have every holiday season. You can make these with either peanut butter chips or butterscotch.

The butterscotch version is amazing – and less common than peanut butter chips!

No Bake Recipe for Scotcheroos
Easy no bake recipe for Scotcheroos are the best peanut butter and butterscotch recipe ever that has chocolate in it too. Super easy to make with cereal.
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No Bake Recipe for Scotcheroos

Pilgrim Hat Cookies | Long Wait for Isabella

Pilgrim Cookies

Thanksgiving pilgrim hat cookies are a classic, fun no-bake dessert. You use basic items like striped cookies, icing, peanut butter cups to transform them into a pilgrim inspired hat. So cute (and delicious)!

Candy Pilgrim Hats: A Fun Thanksgiving Recipe
A very simple and fun recipe for the kids to make: candy Pilgrim hats. A post from Seattle area family lifestyle blog Long Wait For Isabella.
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Candy Pilgrim Hats: A Fun Thanksgiving Recipe

No-Bake Nutella Tart | Girl and the Kitchen

nutella tart

Serve up this no-bake Nutella tart. Made with only 5 simple ingredients, your guest will eat up every little morsel until there’s nothing left.

No-Bake Nutella Tart
Dessert has never been this easy! My No Bake Nutella Tart features 5 ingredients and NO oven. This luscious make ahead Nutella dessert is perfect for those times when you need a dessert but cannot be bothered to turn on the oven.
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No-Bake Nutella Tart

No-Bake Pumpkin Silk Pie | The Gracious Wife

no-bake pumpkin silk pie

Move over pumpkin pie! Whip up this Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Silk Pie no-bake dessert recipe instead – your family will thank you.

Smooth, slightly tangy, and decadent, that gives you a mix of pumpkin in cheesecake form. I call that a win-win.

Easy No Bake Pumpkin Silk Pie Recipe
Easy, no bake Pumpkin Silk Pie recipe has the silken creaminess of French silk pie, the tang of cheesecake, and the rich deliciousness of pumpkin.
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Easy No Bake Pumpkin Silk Pie Recipe

There you go! Try any one of these 15 delicious and ultra-easy no-bake desserts to shake things up (in a good way) this Thanksgiving. Whether you love pie or bite-sized morsels, I just know you’ll find a new favorite here.

Tip: Pair these tasty Thanksgiving desserts with one of these 19 sparkling mocktails!

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