5 No-Bake Thanksgiving Cookies to Sweeten Your Holiday
From pumpkin spice to pecans, these Thanksgiving-inspired no-bake cookies are a quick and easy way to add a sweet finish to your holiday feast! These treats are perfect for guests who arrive early or for a fun dessert the whole family can make together without the hassle of an oven.
1. Pumpkin Spice No-Bake Cookies Recipe
The warm flavors of pumpkin spice wrapped up in an easy no-bake treat. These cookies are chewy, sweet, and full of fall charm.
Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ cup canned pumpkin puree
3 cups quick oats
Instructions:
1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugars, milk, and bring to a boil for about 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin puree.
3. Mix in the oats until everything is combined. Drop spoonfuls onto parchment paper and let set for 1-2 hours.
2. Pecan Pie Balls Recipe
These no-bake pecan pie balls are like mini bites of classic pecan pie with a hint of caramel.
Ingredients:
1 cup crushed graham crackers
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, chopped pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
2. Mix until you get a sticky dough. Roll into small balls.
3. Roll each ball in powdered sugar and refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up.
3. Apple Cinnamon Oat Bites Recipe
These little bites are packed with apple and cinnamon goodness, a delicious homage to apple pie in cookie form.
Ingredients:
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup almond butter
¼ cup honey
1 tsp cinnamon
½ cup finely chopped dried apples
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, mix the oats, almond butter, honey, cinnamon, and dried apples until well combined.
2. Roll into small balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let them firm up.
4. Cranberry Pistachio White Chocolate Bark Recipe
This bark combines cranberries and pistachios for a festive and colorful treat, perfect for a Thanksgiving sweet.
Ingredients:
1½ cups white chocolate chips
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped pistachios
1 tsp orange zest (optional)
Instructions:
1. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals until smooth.
2. Stir in the orange zest (if using), cranberries, and pistachios.
3. Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread evenly.
4. Refrigerate until firm, then break into pieces.
5. No-Bake Caramel Pecan Clusters Recipe
Chewy caramel meets crunchy pecans in these delicious, no-bake clusters that are sure to be a hit with guests.
Ingredients:
1 cup pecan halves
½ cup caramel candies, melted
1 cup chocolate chips (milk or dark chocolate)
Instructions:
1. Arrange pecan halves into small clusters on a parchment-lined tray.
2. Drizzle each cluster with melted caramel, making sure to coat the pecans.
3. Pour a small amount of melted chocolate over each cluster.
4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until set.
Tips for Perfect No-Bake Thanksgiving Cookies
Use Seasonal Ingredients: Add warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to boost the fall flavors.
Chill Properly: Let your no-bake cookies set in the fridge for the best texture and firmness.
Decorate with Fall Colors: Garnish with edible fall leaves or sprinkle some pumpkin pie spice on top for a festive look.
Prep Ahead: These cookies can be made a day in advance to save time on Thanksgiving Day!
Mix and Match Nuts: Feel free to substitute almonds or walnuts for pecans to add variety.
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