33 Mini Thanksgiving Desserts That Are (Almost) Too Cute To Eat

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33 Mini Thanksgiving Desserts That Are (Almost) Too Cute To Eat1/33 Mini Pumpkin Cakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I saw these cute cakes at a local grocery store and decided to make my own version at home. They’re a hit at any fall gathering, but they’re particularly good as mini Thanksgiving desserts. —Jennifer Dorff, Waukesha, Wisconsin 2/33 Caramel Apple Tartlets 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert table or snack tray. —Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota Chocolate-Covered Strawberry TurkeysSweet, salty and completely adorable, these treats are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert spread this year. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Go to Recipe 3/33 4/33 Pumpkin Crunch Parfaits 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fun dessert that your

youngsters can help make

youngsters can help make. It’s a great treat for Halloween or Thanksgiving.—Lorraine J. Darocha, Berkshire, Massachusetts 5/33 Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a party plate, a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love. —Monica Mooney, Roseville, California 6/33 Li’l Pecan Pies 1 Review Test

The tarts are perfect for two

Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tempting little tarts have all the rich traditional taste of a full-size pecan pie in a much smaller package. The tarts are perfect for two. —Christine Boitos, Livonia, Michigan 7/33 Pumpkin Tartlets 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 tartlets Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for super-easy mini Thanksgiving desserts? Refrigerated pie crust and a muffin tin make it easy to create these delicious spiced pumpkin tartlets. Dollop with whipped cream and you’re

My adult son tried one and immediately ate two more—which is unusual for him!

done! — Jessie Oleson, Santa Fe, New Mexico 8/33 Baklava Thumbprint Cookies 14 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Baklava Thumbprint Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The topping on my sister-in-law’s peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to use that to top a cookie I developed with the flavors of baklava. My adult son tried one and immediately ate two more—which is unusual for him! It’s a good recipe to mix up the night before and

bake fresh the next day for company

bake fresh the next day for company. —Sharon Eshelman, Harrington, Delaware 9/33 Apple Pie Tartlets 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert table or snack tray. —Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota 10/33 Pumpkin Latte Cheesecake Tarts Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: It’s hard to resist this pumpkin latte cheesecake recipe

Recipe Creator: It’s hard to resist this pumpkin latte cheesecake recipe. Use extra pretzel crumbs or toffee chips for a garnish. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois 11/33 Mini Sweet Potato Pies Test Kitchen Approved Mini Sweet Potato Pies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My son Levi was only 2 years old when he helped me create this delicious recipe, and it was the first time he told me I love you! I’ll always remember making these with him. —Emily Butler, South Williamsport, Pennsylvania

These miniature trifles are so fun for fall holiday parties!

12/33 Mini Pumpkin Spice Trifles 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Mini Pumpkin Spice Trifles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These miniature trifles are so fun for fall holiday parties! The assembly takes a little longer than making one big trifle, but it’s worth it to see everyone’s reaction to getting their own! —Rhiannon Brownell, Newport News, Virginia 13/33 Black Bottom Brandy Bites 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

Creator: The idea for these bite-sized tarts started with little chocolate bottles of brandy. For an extra dash of fabulous, I place chocolate in the bottom of each pastry cup. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois 14/33 Carrot Cupcakes 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To try to get my family to eat more vegetables, I often “hide” nutritional foods inside sweet treats. The carrots add wonderful moistness to these cupcakes, which have a rich cream cheese frosting. Now we

can have our cake and eat our vegetables, too!

can have our cake and eat our vegetables, too! —Doreen Kelly, Rosyln, Pennsylvania 15/33 Fudge-Striped Turkey Cookies 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every Thanksgiving, my cousin makes these fudge-striped turkey cookies out of prepared cookies and candies. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 16/33 Upside-Down Blood Orange Cupcakes Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Upside-Down Blood Orange Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Making blood orange cupcakes

is my favorite way to use fresh blood oranges

is my favorite way to use fresh blood oranges. I start with a cake mix and bump up the flavor with essential oil. No one knows these cupcakes are not from scratch. —Monica Chadha, Fremont, California 17/33 Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves taste very similar. They’re even topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.

With each cookie it feels as if you’re eating a piece of carrot cake, but no fork is needed! —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania 18/33 Cream-Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes 71 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cream-Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a charming use for pumpkin. Bursting with flavor and plenty of eye-catching appeal, these sweet and spicy filled cupcakes are bound to dazzle your family any time of the year. —Ali Johnson, Petersburg, Pennsylvania 19/33 Pecan Tassies 22 Reviews Contest Winner Test

My favorite dessert is this creme brulee recipe

Kitchen Approved Best Pecan Tassies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mini Thanksgiving desserts can take the form of these pecan tassies. You’ll probably want to double the recipe, because they’ll disappear in a hurry! —Joy Corie, Ruston, Louisiana 20/33 Classic Creme Brulee 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My favorite dessert is this creme brulee recipe. Recently I was at a party where the guests finished preparing

What a great idea!

their own desserts by “broiling” the sugar on their portions with a small torch. What a great idea! —Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California 21/33 Pumpkin Cookie Pops 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cookie Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cookie pops are a great way to liven up a Halloween party. Kids love them! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 22/33 Apricot-Almond Tartlets Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These delicate, buttery

tarts melt in your mouth

tarts melt in your mouth. With their jeweled apricot tops, they make a pretty presentation on a holiday cookie tray. —Julie Dunsworth, Oviedo, Florida 23/33 Maple Pecan Tarts 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I absolutely love pecans. I combine them with maple and vanilla to create the ultimate tart, made even richer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Redawna Kalynchuk, Barrhead, Alberta 24/33 Pumpkin Pie Custard 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

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