25+ Best Thanksgiving Marshmallow Desserts Recipes

Need Thanksgiving marshmallow desserts? These 25 easy recipes, from gooey pies to no-bake treats, make fall baking simple for busy families and Friendsgiving!

Okay, friend, can we talk about marshmallows for a sec? 🦃 If your kids are anything like mine, they pick the gooey top off the sweet potato casserole first. So this year, I went hunting for more Thanksgiving Marshmallow Desserts, and wow, I found a sweet stash! Grab a cup of hot cocoa and let’s dig in.

What Are Marshmallow Desserts for Thanksgiving?

These are fall treats that use marshmallows as a star ingredient. Some recipes call for mini marshmallows, while others use marshmallow fluff or a toasted marshmallow topping. You’ll find pies, cookies, bars, cute no-bake treats, and even a smoothie. Basically, if it’s loaded with gooey marshmallows and screams November, it made the cut! 🍂

Why You’ll Love These Ideas

First of all, most of these recipes use simple pantry staples. You probably have a bag of mini marshmallows hiding in the cupboard right now, right? Many of them are also no-bake Thanksgiving treats that come together in just minutes, so your oven stays free for the turkey. That’s a big win in my book!

Plus, these marshmallow treats are super kid-friendly. My two love to dip, stir, and sprinkle, and you know they’ll fight over who gets to lick the spoon. Meanwhile, the grown-ups get cozy fall desserts with pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and cranberry. Chocolate lovers won’t feel left out, either. In other words, everyone at the table finds something to love. 🧡

How These Treats Make the Season Easier (and More Fun!)

Let’s be honest, the holidays can feel like a lot. Luckily, several of these easy desserts come together in about 30 minutes or less. A bunch of them also taste better when you make them a day ahead, which means less stress on the big day. On top of that, cute treats like turkey pops and pilgrim hats double as table decor. Now that’s working smarter, not harder!

Better yet, these sweets turn holiday prep into family time. Kids can shape, decorate, and taste test while you tackle the stuffing. Those sticky, giggly moments turn into the memories they’ll talk about for years. 🍁

Ways to Use These Marshmallow Dessert Ideas

This list of Thanksgiving dessert recipes works for way more than the big dinner. Honestly, I keep coming back to it all season long. Here are a few ways to put it to work:

• Kids’ table activity: Set up a decorating station with turkey pops or pilgrim hats. It keeps little hands busy while the grown-ups finish cooking.
• Friendsgiving desserts: Bring a pan of bars or confetti squares. They travel well and slice into easy servings.
• Classroom parties: Pumpkin Rice Krispie treats and turkey legs are perfect for school celebrations. Pro tip: a little cooking spray on your hands makes shaping them so much easier.
• Holiday dessert table: Pair one showstopper, like the Krispie cornucopia, with a few bite-size goodies.
• Make-ahead prep: It’s a good idea to bake bars and cookies a day early. Store them in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers.
• Leftover marshmallows: Toss them into the hot chocolate dip or the cranberry fluff. That half-empty bag of marshmallows deserves a happy ending!
• Leftover pumpkin: Use up that half can of pumpkin in the smoothie or the s’mores cookies.
• Movie night: Whip up the hot chocolate dip and cuddle up with a cozy fall flick.

25 Thanksgiving Marshmallow Desserts to Try This Fall

Pies and Cakes 🥧

Cookies, Bars, and Brownies 🍪

Cute No-Bake Treats for Kids 🦃

Fluffs, Salads, Dips, and Drinks 🥤

Ways to Use These Marshmallow Dessert Ideas

This list of Thanksgiving dessert recipes works for way more than the big dinner. Honestly, I keep coming back to it all season long. Here are a few ways to put it to work:

• Kids’ table activity: Set up a decorating station with turkey pops or pilgrim hats. It keeps little hands busy while the grown-ups finish cooking.
• Friendsgiving desserts: Bring a pan of bars or confetti squares. They travel well and slice into easy servings.
• Classroom parties: Pumpkin Rice Krispie treats and turkey legs are perfect for school celebrations. Pro tip: a little cooking spray on your hands makes shaping them so much easier.
• Holiday dessert table: Pair one showstopper, like the Krispie cornucopia, with a few bite-size goodies.
• Make-ahead prep: It’s a good idea to bake bars and cookies a day early. Store them in an airtight container with parchment paper between the layers.
• Leftover marshmallows: Toss them into the hot chocolate dip or the cranberry fluff. That half-empty bag of marshmallows deserves a happy ending!
• Leftover pumpkin: Use up that half can of pumpkin in the smoothie or the s’mores cookies.
• Movie night: Whip up the hot chocolate dip and cuddle up with a cozy fall flick (I have a list of the best Thanksgiving movies to help you pick).

Let’s Get Gooey This Thanksgiving!

There you have it, friend! Whether you need a showstopper, a kid project, or a quick Friendsgiving dessert, these Thanksgiving Marshmallow Desserts have you covered. So grab a bag of marshmallows and pick your favorite. Which one will you try first? 🍂

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