These Thanksgiving treats for kids will make you want to pull up a chair to the tots' table. Try these super-cute candies, cookies and more.
23 Fun Thanksgiving Treats for Kids
Updated on Nov. 06, 2023
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Turkeys
Sweet, salty and completely adorable, these treats are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert spread this year. —Audrey Rompon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
1/23
2/23
Pumpkin Cookie Pops
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These cookie pops are a great way to liven up a Halloween party or Thanksgiving kids’ table. Kids love them! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 147 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
3/23
Turkey Cake
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Create a simple centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dessert table! This turkey cake comes together fast with the help of a box mix, and melted candy coating keeps decorating easy. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 slice: 736 calories, 40g fat (23g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 91g carbohydrate (74g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
4/23
Pilgrim Hat Cookies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
32 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
This combination of cookies and candy make for an adorable treat to take into school a Thanksgiving party. Everyone will love them!
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 130 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 81mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
5/23
Pumpkin Juice
Total Time
5 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our family loves Harry Potter. Inspired by the popular series, I decided to come up with a beverage—pumpkin juice! My kids think it’s surprisingly delicious. I love that it’s healthy, easy to make and a refreshing addition to any fall meal. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 110 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
6/23
Gobbler Goodies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
28 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
What’s Thanksgiving without a turkey or two? These festive fall treats, made with rice cereal, cookies and candy, would make fun favors at each place setting on your Thanksgiving table—if your family doesn’t gobble them up first.
Nutrition Facts:
1 turkey: 222 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
7/23
Acorn Treats
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You only need three ingredients, mini chocolate chips, chocolate kisses and Nutter Butter Bites, to make these super simple acorn cookies!
8/23
Harvest Corn Cakes
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet corn takes on a whole new meaning with this recipe. The corncobs look delightfully like the real thing—except they’re made of cake, frosting and peanut butter candies! These treats really brighten up the Thanksgiving table, and they’re so easy to make.
9/23
Chocolate Caramel Turkey Legs
Total Time
20 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mention turkey legs made of pretzels and chocolate, and the kids come running. Let them help by unwrapping caramels for this easy, no-bake Thanksgiving treat.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 112 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 102mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
10/23
Pecan Pie Cookies
Total Time
55 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Give the classic fall dessert a twist with these pecan pie cookies. They’re a simple brown sugar cookie that’s topped with a gooey and crunchy filling and creamy frosting. You’ll want to make them every year.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 128 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
11/23
Pumpkin Fudge
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
3 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
I look forward to the taste of pumpkin every Thanksgiving. This easy pumpkin fudge recipe lets me do that and everyone loves it.—Marlene Fudge, Rushville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 58 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
12/23
Caramel Apple Rice Krispies Treats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Turns out you don’t need an apple for a caramel apple! Ooey, gooey caramel meets your favorite crisped rice treat in this fall-inspired treat.
Nutrition Facts:
1 treat: 278 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
13/23
Decorated Christmas Cutout Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 dozen (2-1/2-inch cookies)
From the Recipe Creator:
Rich and buttery Christmas cutout cookies like these never last long at a party. They’re one of my favorite homemade Christmas cookies. I use seasonal cutters to celebrate the holidays tastefully. —Lynn Burgess, Rolla, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 unfrosted cookie: 47 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
14/23
Cream-Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a charming use for pumpkin. Bursting with cinnamon and clove, these sweet and spicy filled cupcakes are bound to dazzle your Thanksgiving guests.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cupcake: 397 calories, 19g fat (4g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
15/23
Pumpkin Milk Shakes
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These milkshakes are nicely spiced and taste just like pumpkin pie. You can cut off both ends of a licorice twist and serve it as a straw for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 287 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 78mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
16/23
Spiced Pumpkin Ice Cream Puffs
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
32 cream puffs
From the Recipe Creator:
This impressive dessert showcases homemade pumpkin ice cream and cream puffs. The effort is worthwhile for any fall special occasion and you can make the parts ahead of time for easy assembly later.
Nutrition Facts:
1 puff: 113 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
17/23
Caramel-Apple Shortbread Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
There is nothing like seeing my friends almost melt to the floor when they bite into something I made. These cookies never fail to elicit oohs and aahs. —Amber Taylor, Lenoir City, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 110 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
18/23
Harvest Snack Mix
Total Time
50 min
Servings
3 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
Candy corn makes this natural snack for fall gatherings. The sweet and salty flavors are irresistible. —Marlene Harguth, Maynard, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 260 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
19/23
Handprint Turkey Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These aren’t your typical cutout cookies! The dough contains nutmeg and sour cream for an extra zip and the decorations. These are the perfect Thanksgiving treats for kids.
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 154 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
20/23
Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Yes, doughnuts made with mashed sweet potatoes. While doughnuts aren’t a typical Thanksgiving dessert, we’re sure your guests will gobble them up!
Nutrition Facts:
1 glazed doughnut: 191 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
21/23
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Take these extra special cupcakes to your next holiday and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and spice cake base, they’re the perfect mix of two fall-favorite treats.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cupcake: 365 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 315mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
22/23
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Full of classic fall flavors like pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon and brown sugar, these whoopie pies are oh-so-cozy after Thanksgiving.
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich cookie: 344 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 284mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
23/23
Apple Nachos
Total Time
20 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It doesn’t get much easier than whipping together these colorful, crisp apple nachos. These nacho look-alikes will delight any guest with a sweet tooth! —RaeAnn Gnatkowski, Carrollton, Michigan
