12 No stress Thanksgiving desserts for last minute panic baking

So you're hosting Thanksgiving, and the panic is starting to set in. Take a breath, because dessert is one thing you don't need to stress about. These recipes require minimal ingredients, come together fast, and still taste like you've been planning for weeks. Here are the easy desserts that'll save the day when time isn't on your side.

Puff Pastry Pumpkin Turnovers

If you're looking for an easy and quick dessert then you will love, these puff pastry pumpkin turnovers! Crunchy and flaky on the outside and sweet and creamy on the inside, these warm pumpkin treats are super easy to make.

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Pumpkin Blondies

Super gooey and chewy pumpkin blondies loaded with warm pumpkin flavor and spices are the perfect sweet snack for fall! With pumpkin pie spice, chocolate chips, and hints of caramel butterscotch undertones, they might be your favorite easy snack this season!

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Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers

Baked to golden-brown perfection, these delicious puff pastry apple turnovers are flaky and crunchy on the outside, yet creamy on the inside. They are filled with cinnamon-spiced sweet apples and are easier to make than apple pie.

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Butterscotch Pudding

This Butterscotch Pudding is a luxuriously creamy, velvet-rich dessert that shows off the deep flavor of real butterscotch. Caramelized brown sugar and butter are slowly cooked with cream, then turned into a rich, custardy pudding with milk and egg yolks for a perfectly smooth texture. It can be served as a dessert cup or used to make butterscotch pie.

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Pumpkin Hand Pies

With a creamy pumpkin filling and a buttery, flaky crust, these adorable pumpkin hand pies are a fun and easy addition to your fall dessert table. They are an easy and portable alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie.

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Apple Pie Cookies

These irresistible apple pie cookies will be the talk of the table this holiday season! Made with fresh apples and a sweet, delicious apple pie filling, they will make you feel like you are eating mini apple pies (without all the hassle)! Their warm, comforting flavor makes them the perfect dessert to sweeten holiday gatherings.

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Apple Pie Cupcakes

This delicious cupcake features a brown sugar, cinnamon cupcake base that is enhanced with fall spices, apple pie filling, and a delicate whipped mascarpone frosting! This recipe is much easier than a traditional apple pie, and perfect for beginner bakers.

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Cinnamon Apple Cake

This easy, cinnamon apple cake is just what you need to bring your dessert table to life this fall! It has a moist cinnamon cake layer topped with fresh apples and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for the perfect finishing touch. You can serve it with a hot cup of coffee or tea as a sweet breakfast!

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Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies

These easy chocolate chip walnut cookies are a delicious way to give the nut lovers in your family a sweet treat. Semi-sweet dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, and a sprinkle of bright sea salt help balance the flavors, making this an indulgent cookie to enjoy during those darker evenings as we transition into fall and winter.

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Apple Crumb Cake

This moist and delicious apple crumb cake perfectly complements your breakfast or dessert table this season! Made with a cinnamon cake base and topped with a crunchy apple crumb topping and sweet apple glaze, it delivers a burst of warm fall flavor!

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Pumpkin Brownies

These gooey pumpkin brownies take the season's best flavors and combine them to create an unforgettable combination! Made with creamy pumpkin puree sandwiched between fudgy brownie layers, they are the perfect fall treat for all ages.

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Almond Pear Cake

This single-layer cake is loaded with almond flavor and juicy pears, and you'll be amazed at how easy it is! The cinnamon and orange zest-infused poached pears blend perfectly with a moist and delicious cake packed with almond, vanilla, and cardamom.

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