Thanksgiving Recipes As Told By Pinterest

By Gretchen Kernbach on November 11, 2015

As soon as Halloween comes to a close, the focus is all on winter, or Christmas time to be more specific.

We tend to overlook the month of November and the warming holiday that comes with it — Thanksgiving. It is true, winter brings gingerbread, peppermint, and cocoa. However, Thanksgiving time still has perks to its seasonal flavors. There is caramel, pumpkin, and cinnamon.

With these tasty flavors of autumn, there are endless desserts to be baked. Do not rush the giving season and discover these Thanksgiving recipes as told by Pinterest.

The most popular flavor of autumn is by far pumpkin. Starting in October and hitting its prime in November, the orange treat can be baked into almost anything; it can be made into pudding, bread, pie, cookies, cupcakes, and even more. The versatile fruit combined with the right ingredients can make a delicious hot or cold treat.

Cupcakes

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The perfect combination of salted caramel and pumpkin in a cupcake has been found. Do not limit yourself to boring, old pumpkin muffins. Spice things up and add your own twist to cupcakes. Find the recipe here.

It is all in the frosting, even maple cream cheese frosting. The plus about pumpkins is that they can be combined with a lot of different spices and still come out tasting great. It only takes a little over an hour to bake these and they would surely complement a great family Thanksgiving. Find the recipe here.

Pie

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Believe it or not, pumpkins can be transformed into ice cream. This pie combines a hard chocolate shell, ice cream, pecans, and a layer of dulce de leche. A gingersnap crust is even involved. A short prep time is crucial in a last minute option for Thanksgiving dessert. Find the recipe here.

Eating so much food on Thanksgiving can make anyone’s pants fit a little too tight. Luckily, there is a paleo pumpkin pie that is primal, gluten-free, and a grain-free treat. This dessert uses health ingredients such as almond flour, raw honey, and coconut milk. Find the recipe here.

Cookies

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Oreos are a classic cookie treat for any time of the year. Adding pumpkin to them, however, is a funky autumn twist that is sure to make your taste buds scream. Now these are not the store-bought cookies, the recipe involves them being completely homemade. That is what would make it such a warming, family treat at Thanksgiving dinner. The process is a lengthy one which makes it the perfect family activity. Find the recipe here.

Another twist on a classic is a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie. Why not add extra flavor to an already tasty treat and make it festive for the holidays? This easy, fast treat could make a great last-minute addition to the dessert table. Find the recipe here.

Miscellaneous

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A twist on hot chocolate is sure to warm up this year’s cold Thanksgiving day. Whether you are hosting a bunch of families or just adults, this drink can include alcohol or not. The mere difference in the two is just a shot of rum.

So for those of you hosting Thanksgiving for a majority of people under 21, forego the alcohol and you will still have a tasty drink for everyone. Find the recipe here.

A combination of apples, graham crackers, almonds, chocolate chips, and coconuts make up a seven layer pumpkin magic bar. This ultimate treat is a crazy combo of a bunch of contrasting flavors that complement one another. Find the recipe here.

Pumpkins can be used in any texture during the fall season, whether you want sweet, spicy, or bland. Thanksgiving is about bringing family and friends together. What better way than a plethora of pumpkin desserts?

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