Thanksgiving desserts for a cocktail party

[Anonymous]

We host a “drinks and desserts” party the evening of Thanksgiving for families in the neighborhood like ours that just have 1 or 2 guests. It’s a fun way to mingle and has been a success.

I like to serve desserts that can be picked up and eaten from a small plate without a fork. I’m doing small oatmeal cranberry cookies, bite size pecan tarts, and pumpkin-choc swirl brownies.

What else would you make? We like to have 6-8 options.

[Anonymous]

Apple Carmel something

[Anonymous]

My kids like plain desserts so I’d do something basic like cc cookies or rice krispy treats (maybe the kind with mini m&m’s to be more festive).

How about some type of fudge?

Peppermint bark?

Love these s’mores bars: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/smore-cookie-bars/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kids like plain desserts so I’d do something basic like cc cookies or rice krispy treats (maybe the kind with mini m&m’s to be more festive).

How about some type of fudge?

Peppermint bark?

Love these s’mores bars: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/smore-cookie-bars/

I forgot - millionaire’s shortbread!

[Anonymous]

Pecan tassies

[Anonymous]

Homemade candy -- peanut brittle and toffee are relatively easy.

[Anonymous]

I would add a chocolate truffle or chocolate bark (peppermint or dried fruit/nut) to your list.

[Anonymous]

Growing up in Texas we always had pralines at Christmas.

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[Anonymous]

Further to PP's comments on something with apple, I made these recently and they are fabulous! Easily could be cut in bite-size squares.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1019543-apple-pie-bars

My family also loves these chocolate cookies with PB inside.

https://smittenkitchen.com/2018/02/chocolate-peanut-butter-cup-cookies/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Apple Carmel something

Good call. Maybe also apple slices and caramel dip for kids.

[Anonymous]

Caramel swirl cheesecake bars

Something with intense dark chocolate - truffles, or a flourless chocolate cake cut into bite-sized pieces

Apple cake with cream cheese frosting, cut into bite-sized pieces

[Anonymous]

I’d have little shot sized glasses of chocolate mousse (could put an espresso bean on top), pumpkin pudding (whipped cream dollop on top) or rice pudding (1 raspberry on top). You can buy little plastic dessert/shot cups on amazon.

[Anonymous]

NYT has a great recipe for cranberry lemon bars.

[Anonymous]

I find this 2 for 1 intriguing and fun. would be great for your party!

https://www.tiktok.com/@everydaygracedesigns/video/7168526909632957742