Whip up one of these tiny desserts to make a big impression.
The little things in life mean the most, and these tiny treats prove it.
We love these mini dessert recipes for Thanksgiving because they’re portioned into single-serve bites.
Photo: Jennifer Causey
But don’t limit these delicious ideas to Thanksgiving.
you might enjoy these sweet treats any time of year!
Dark Chocolate Coconut Tartlets
Peanut butter cups meet coconut macaroons in this little nest-like presentation.
Grace Elkus
What’s best is these not-too-sweet, gluten-free tartlets are actually healthy-ish.
Make these in a mini muffin pan to accommodate guests who have room for only one bite of dessert.
Malted Chocolate Brownies
Victor Protasio
Easy and universally loved, brownies are a crowd-pleaser under any circumstance.
Jennifer Causey
Cut these into extra-small squares for a one-bite Thanksgiving showstopper.
Apple Rugelach
Get a jump on Thanksgiving dessert by making these light-and-airy apple pastries two days ahead.
Leftovers are great for breakfast!
Caitlin Bensel
These bites certainly qualify, despite being surprisingly easy to make.
To offer guests this homemade candy bar experience, we recommend cutting them into bite-sized servings instead of slices.
Lemon Pistachio Bars
Antonis Achilleos
Need a gluten-free finale for your Thanksgiving production?
John Kernick
Try these bright, beguiling mini bars with apistachiocrust and lemony-custard filling.
Make a double batch of these little gems: one for dessert and one for breakfast the next day.
Crunchy and nutty with a delicious dollop of Nutella in the middle, these cookies are bite-sized and irresistible.
Greg DuPree
These bars are always a big hitwho doesn’t like Nutella?
They feature cocoa-infused shortbread with a hint of peppermint extract to give the cookies a perfectly mint-chocolate flavor.
For a more seasonal twist, switch out raisins for dried cranberries.
Victor Protasio
Marshmallow Popcorn Bars
Part popcorn ball, part Rice Krispy treat, all delicious!
Allow guests to indulge their inner child with this twist on crispy treats.
The result is a salty-sweet bite guests of all ages will go for.
Victor Protasio
Try these chewy, flour-free cookies that are perfect for topping off a Thanksgiving meal.
Make them up to five days ahead for a trouble-free holiday mini-dessert.
Not a fan of gingerbread?
Caitlin Bensel
Substitute any of your favorite cookies and sandwich the hot cocoa filling.
Antonis Achilleos
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