Thanksgiving is a holiday all about family, friends, and expressing your gratitude over the blessings in your life. While love and gratitude are the most important parts of the special day, the food plays a large role, too. We all know what the staples are, but if you want to spice things up and add a little creativity to the day, a great way to do that is with some fun DIY treats.
My family and I love getting creative with food. There are so many ways to bring the spirit of the holiday alive and make the experience extra fun.
Your guests are sure to be delighted by the following Thanksgiving treat recipes that include both sweet and savory ideas for appetizers and desserts. They’re all cute to look at, easy to make, and delicious to eat.
DIY Thanksgiving Treats
These no-bake chocolate acorns are easy to make and even easier to eat.
Tutorial: Bellyfull
You can feel less guilty about indulging in pumpkin pie with these small bite-sized versions.
Tutorial: Sugar Apron
How adorable are these Oreo cookie balls decorated like turkeys?
Tutorial: Snack Works
Here is another adorable acorn-shaped treat, this time made with Oreos!
Tutorial: The First Year
Your kids will love these teepee dirt cups that mix several tasty treats.
Tutorial: I Can Teach My Child
It looks like pumpkin pie, but it’s actually a giant Rice Krispie treat.
Tutorial: Just a Taste
These pumpkin dinner rolls are sure to be a hit at Thanksgiving.
Tutorial: Carlsbad Cravings
Bring a whimsical touch to the holiday with these Oreo pumpkin pops.
Tutorial: Suburban Simplicity
Rice Krispie treats take on the form of turkey legs for a sweet twist on the Thanksgiving staple.
Tutorial: The Bearfoot Baker
These little almond cookie Turkeys are almost too cute to eat! (Almost.)
Tutorial: The Happier Homemaker
Which ones are you going to try?
Warm regards,
Megan
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