As Thanksgiving approaches, young kids and parents alike eagerly anticipate a delicious and sumptuous feast. While the savory delights of turkey and mashed potatoes take center stage, no Thanksgiving celebration is complete without a sweet treat. Desserts are the perfect way to wrap up the festivities, so here are our favorites this Thanksgiving season.

1.  Pies
   • Whether it is a typical pumpkin pie with its creamy texture and aromatic spices, a decadent pecan pie boasting a caramelized crunch, or a nostalgic apple pie with its cinnamon-kissed apple slices, pies are forever a favorite at the Thanksgiving dinner table. The buttery, flakey crust coupled with the sweet, ooey-gooey filling makes any pie a perfect dessert option; each delightful bite evokes the crispiness of fall and comfort of home.
2. Cheesecake
   • This dessert is known for its thick, creamy filling and its buttery crust. This tangy and sweet treat takes the frontline on most dessert tables, where it can be found piled upon plates as relatives get up for helpings. The sharing and laughter that this dessert brings is unmatched, and every cheesecake sitting on shelves of stores now is a constant reminder of the love that is shared when eating with those you care most about.
3. Apple cider doughnut  
   • The sugary crumbs never fail to end up on sticky fingertips, making apple cider donuts one of the best fall desserts. Especially around the Thanksgiving season, the ripening of apples makes it the perfect time to pick up one of these sweet treats. Nothing speaks more of fall than these doughnuts, and every bite is a reminder of the perfect days of crisp air and apple picking in the sun.
4.  Cookies
   • Cookies are an all-year favorite; however, especially during the Thanksgiving season, sugar cookies become more of a delectable treat for people craving a comfort dessert. This dessert is also the perfect go-to during the transition between fall and winter, and there is nothing better than curling up with milk and cookies and a movie.
5.  Cornbread
   • This dessert dates back to the Native Americans’ Thanksgiving celebrations because they were experts in growing corn. Since it can be made with butter or bacon grease, it doesn’t always have to be a sweet dessert; with its crumbly texture and savory notes, it’s better suited for soaking up gravy than satisfying a sweet tooth craving.

Look out for these sweet desserts this coming season to add the perfect finishing touch to your Thanksgiving celebrations, and enjoy them with the people you love because that is where the true sweetness in life comes from. Whether it’s a classic pumpkin pie, an indulgent pecan pie, or a caramel apple cheesecake, these desserts encapsulate the richness and warmth of the holiday, leaving us with sweet memories and grateful hearts until the next year’s celebration.