45 Thanksgiving Desserts That Aren't Pumpkin Pie

Because Thanksgiving should never be basic.

Recipes originally appeared on Spoon University.

1. Mini White Chocolate Caramel Apple Lollipops

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Everything tastes better on a stick. Make yours like this.

2. Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough & Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Sometimes it's too dang hot to cozy up with a pumpkin spice latte. Recipe here.

3. Chunky Monkey Muffins

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Your favorite Ben and Jerry's flavor plus your favorite breakfast dessert equals the perfect sweet. Recipe here.

4. 11-Layer Pumpkin and Peanut Butter S’mores Bars

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S'morgasm guaranteed. Recipe here.

5. Apple Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Because who needs a fork? Make yours like this.

6. Salted Caramel Apple Mason Jar Cheesecake

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Make yours like this.

7. Brown Butter and Sea Salt Rice Krispies Treats

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Just like you, these sweet childhood treats are all grown up. Recipe here.

8. Peach Lemon Butter Cake

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They call this "Paradise Cake" in Italia. Make yours like this.

9. Homemade Chocolate Fudge

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2 ingredients + 1 microwave = pure bliss. Make yours like this.

10. Warm Apple Pie Dip With Cinnamon Sugar Crisps

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Now watch me dip, now watch me nae nae. Recipe here.

11. Nutella-Stuffed Brown Butter Pie

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Guaranteed to rock your world one bite at a time. Recipe here.

12. Ultimate Skillet Cookie

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One word: epic. Recipe here.

13. Salted Caramel Chocolate Bread Pudding

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Bread pudding: A mishmash of leftover starch, sugar, and cream, which unite to create a canvas of infinite flavor possibilities. Recipe here.

14. Pumpkin Pie Crescent Rolls

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Because the pumpkin craze is never-ending. Recipe here.

15. Sweet and Savory Nutella Wontons

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More proof that Nutella really does complement anything. Make yours like this.

16. 3-Ingredient Chocolate Bacon Bark

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Two words: three ingredients. Recipe here.

17. Mini Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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A side of pumpkin you've never seen before. Recipe here.

18. No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Pie

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It tastes like a frozen Reese’s peanut butter cup and is even shaped like one. Make yours like this.

19. Baked Apple Cider Donut Bites

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Pumpkin spice is overrated. Make yours like this.

20. Nutella Banana Dessert Sushi

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Recipe here.

21. No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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Why eat pie when you can eat cheesecake? Make yours like this.

22. Monkey Bread

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If you're not too stuffed from all the turkey, toss these in the oven. Recipe here.

23. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

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A grab and go version of the all-too-delicious pumpkin bread. Recipe here.

24. Salted Toffee Brittle

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For when you can't decide between salty and sweet. Recipe here.

25. Gluten-Free Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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You won't miss the gluten. Make yours like this.

26. 5-Ingredient Pecan Pie Mini Muffins

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Pecan pie in muffin form. Recipe here.

27. Apple Turnovers

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Recipe here.

28. Banana Bread Pudding

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Recipe here.

29. Lemon Bars

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So sweet, so simple. Make yours like this.

30. Perfect Pecan Pie

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Perfection doesn’t even begin to describe it. Make yours like this.

31. Lemon Olive Oil Cake

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Best when paired with tea. Recipe here.

32. Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark

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Bonus: It looks fancy so even Aunt Judy will be impressed. Recipe here.

33. Great-Grandma’s Banana Bread

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Even better than when Grandma made it. Recipe here.

34. Sticky Maple Crescent Buns

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As if Thanksgiving couldn't get any sweeter. Make yours like this.

35. Apple Pie Cups

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Because the whole family deserves to be able to have their own pie (cup) and eat it, too. Recipe here.

36. Lemon Meringue Pie

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When life gives you lemons, bake this lemon meringue pie. Recipe here.

37. Chocolate Meringue Pie

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It's like eating a pillowy chocolate cloud. Make yours like this.

38. Lemon and Cranberry Scones

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The perfect solution for a college student who only has a cookie sheet. Recipe here.

39. Rugelach Cookies

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The edible version of your grandparents'. Recipe here.

40. White Chocolate Dipped Molasses Cookies

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Bring a little extra autumn flair to your apartment or party with this recipe.

41. Easy Cherry Berry Pie

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A classic dessert only fit for after a classic meal. Make yours like this.

42. Cinnamon Brown Sugar Bread Pudding

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A dessert with history. Make yours like this.

43. Apple Pie Roses

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The apple of your stomach. Recipe here.

44. Chocolate Biscoff Crunch Ice Cream Cake

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The best part is it's vegan. Recipe here.

45. Toasted Coconut and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Add a half cup of craisins for a little taste of fall. Recipe here.

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