20 Easy Friendsgiving Dessert Ideas
Thanksgiving dessert ideas are not just for family holidays, but are just as delicious for a fun Friendsgiving dessert ideas. Start a new tradition of a Friendsgiving holiday party and make sure you have a wide variety of desserts. While Dutch Apple Crumb Pie may not be your mother-in-law’s favorite, it just may be what your best friend has been waiting for all year long.
Check out all the fun fall and Thanksgiving dessert recipes and never have to hunt for Friendsgiving Dessert Ideas again. Every dessert you need is right here, and stick around for the end, where you will find our family’s favorite punch recipe.
1. Classic Italian Pizzelle Cookies Traditional Waffle Cookie
Friendsgiving is the perfect time to share those cozy, nostalgic recipes that feel like home, and pizzelles do just that. These crisp Italian cookies are simple to make and even better to enjoy with coffee and conversation. Bring a plate to the party and watch them disappear—because nothing says “gathering with love” like homemade pizzelles.
2. Dutch Apple Crumble Pie
Dutch Apple Crumble Pie brings all the cozy fall flavors into one warm dessert. With a sweet apple filling, flaky crust, and buttery cinnamon crumble on top, it’s the kind of pie that makes the whole kitchen smell amazing. A perfect choice for any Friendsgiving table or fall get-together.
3. The Best Lemon Meringue Pie Classic Recipe
Friendsgiving is all about bringing your favorite people together around comforting food, and this Lemon Meringue Pie fits right in. It’s light, sweet, and a little zippy, just like the best conversations with your friends. Make it the day before and wow everyone with a pie that’s as bright and happy as the celebration itself.
4. Easy Pecan Pie
This easy pecan pie made with dark Karo syrup hits that perfect sweet and salty balance. It’s rich, gooey, and full of toasty pecan flavor. A classic dessert that fits right in on any fall table, especially when you need something simple and crowd-pleasing.
5. Apple Cider Cupcakes
These fluffy apple cider cupcakes bring all the cozy fall flavors in every bite. Topped with creamy vanilla cinnamon frosting and fall sprinkles, they’re fun to make and even more fun to eat. A great dessert to bake with the kids or bring to your Friendsgiving table—easy, festive, and full of flavor.
6. Spritz Cookies: Buttery German Spritz
These soft, buttery spritz cookies are a holiday favorite for a reason. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet sprinkles on top, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat. Use a cookie press to shape them into festive designs. They are perfect for sharing at a holiday get-together or letting the kids join in on the baking fun.
7. Libby’s Classic Pumpkin Pie Grandma’s Easy Recipe
There’s something special about a slice of homemade pumpkin pie, especially when it’s tied to family memories. This easy recipe brings together that classic holiday flavor with a simple prep that fits into any busy season. It’s the kind of pie that feels right at home on the Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving table.
8. Easy Pecan Pie Shortbread Bar Cookie
These pecan pie shortbread bars take everything you love about classic pecan pie and make it even easier to serve. A buttery shortbread crust topped with a gooey maple pecan filling makes for a rich, sweet treat that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. No pie plate needed, just slice and share.
9. Easy Buckeye Cookies – Chocolate covered Peanut Butter Balls
Buckeye cookies are the treat everyone grabs first. Smooth, creamy peanut butter centers dipped in rich dark chocolate, no baking needed. They come together fast with just a few ingredients and are perfect for making ahead. Just be ready… they disappear quickly once they hit the table.
10. Easy Snowball Cookies with Pecans
Snowball cookies are soft, buttery, and coated in powdered sugar with just the right crunch from chopped pecans. They’re a classic holiday cookie that shows up year after year for good reason. Easy to make and fun to share, these little bites are just as welcome at a holiday party as they are with a cup of coffee any time of year.
11. Yule Log Chocolate Cake
Bûche de Noël, or Yule Log Cake, is a classic Christmas dessert that feels extra special on the holiday table. This recipe has been part of our family for over 30 years and came from one of my mom’s old recipe boxes. It’s rich, chocolatey, and fun to decorate with the kids. A true showstopper that brings back sweet memories every time we make it.
12. Soft Cutout Christmas Sugar Cookies
Baking a batch of our family’s easy sugar cookies is one of those simple traditions that make the season feel special. The dough rolls out beautifully, making it perfect for using all your favorite cookie cutters with the kids. Sweet, soft, and just right for decorating, these cookies always find a spot on the holiday dessert table.
13. Chocolate Pizzelle Cookie Recipe
Chocolate pizzelles are a crisp, thin Italian cookie that’s perfect for the holidays. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, butter, sugar, and flour, they come together fast in a pizzelle press. Traditionally flavored with anise, but the rich chocolate and hint of vanilla make this version a family favorite year after year.
14. Easy 7-Layer Magic Cookie Bars
Magic Cookie Bars are one of those classic treats that never go out of style. With layers of chocolate chips, butterscotch, pecans, coconut, and sweetened condensed milk over a buttery graham cracker crust, they’re rich, chewy, and so easy to make. A favorite from childhood that still holds up at any holiday table.
15. Easy Homemade American Apple Pie
Homemade apple pie is a classic family dessert that always brings everyone to the table. The warm scent of baked apples and cinnamon makes the whole house feel cozy. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients, and you can adjust the sweetness just the way your family likes it. A timeless dessert for any holiday or family dinner.
16. Easy Peppermint Bark
Peppermint bark is a classic Christmas treat, and this version with rich dark chocolate, creamy white chocolate, and crushed chocolate mint candy canes takes it up a notch. It’s easy to make at home and perfect for gifting or adding to your holiday dessert tray. The mix of cool mint and smooth chocolate is always a crowd favorite.
17. Peanut Butter Kiss Blossom Cookie
Hershey’s Peanut Butter Kiss Blossom Cookies are a holiday favorite that never gets old. Soft peanut butter cookies topped with a sweet chocolate kiss are always a hit with kids and adults, too. They’re simple to bake, fun to share, and a sweet little tradition that fits right in at any holiday gathering.
18. Baked Apple Cider Cake Mix Donuts
Baked Apple Cider Donuts with Maple Glaze are a fun and easy fall treat your whole family will love. Made with spiced cake mix and apple cider, they bake up soft and full of cozy flavor. Add the sweet maple glaze on top, and you’ve got the perfect dessert for a chilly afternoon or a festive holiday brunch.
19. Easy Mint Buttercream Frosted Brownies
These easy frosted brownies start with a box mix, but they’ve been a family favorite for years. My mom made them every holiday season, and now I do too. Thick, gooey chocolate brownies topped with a sweet, creamy layer of buttercream make them perfect for any gathering. Whether you’re bringing dessert to a party or just treating your family, these always disappear fast.
20. Party Raspberry Sherbet Punch Non Alcoholic
Raspberry Sherbet Punch is a fun and festive drink that’s always a hit at our holiday gatherings. This non-alcoholic version is made with scoops of raspberry sherbet and bubbly soda for a sweet, refreshing treat. It’s perfect for Friendsgiving, or any time you want something special and easy to serve.
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