BEDFORD – Thanksgiving is coming up fast, and if you’ve been drowned by the Christmas advertisements already pouring in, you may have forgotten to prep for some good food and time with family.
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to get some quality time in with relatives, and an excuse to eat all sorts of good things. From roast turkey to cranberry jelly, stuffing, gravy, and more.
But if you’re looking for some sweet treats to make as a follow-up, look no further. Five simple, delicious recipes have been collected for you.
- Pumpkin Rolls
- Apple Hand Pies
- Pumpkin Pie Twists
- Pretzel Bites
- Pumpkin Pie Cheese and crackers
Pumpkin Rolls
Simple, fast, and adorable, use dinner rolls from the frozen section and follow THESE directions to spice up Thanksgiving with some added pumpkin themes.
You will need:
- frozen or homemade dinner rolls
Apple Hand Pies
Apple pie is a Thanksgiving classic, and the only problem is it can be messy to cut and move from the pan to the plate. These hand-pies solve that problem, offering the perfect snackable rendition of a traditional dessert.
You will need:
- pie crust
- apple pie filling
- an egg
- coarse sugar
Find the directions right HERE, and enjoy!
Pumpkin Pie Twists
Unique, flavor-accurate to the holiday, and deliciously simple, this treat pairs well with icing or whipped cream, whichever you prefer, and is a sweet addition to our more savory options.
You will need:
- crescent roll dough
- pumpkin puree
- brown sugar
- maple syrup
- butter
- pumpkin Spice
- cinnamon
- whipped cream (optional)
Find the directions and full recipe HERE for your convenience.
Pretzel Bites
Quick-to-make buttery pretzel bites will be a delight with some hot cheese dip as the weather continues to cool off, and make an excellent appetizer to keep the hungry kiddos satisfied until the meal is done.
You will need:
- milk
- brown sugar
- coarse sea salt
- active dry yeast
- all-purpose flour
- butter
- water
- baking soda
- egg
Find amounts and the full directions HERE.
Cheese and Cracker Pumpkin Pie
They’re adorable, tasty, and a little bit deceptive, but here’s a savory alternative to pumpkin pie – crackers and cheese that LOOK like pumpkin pie.
You will need:
- Triscuit Thin Crisps
- Chicken in a Biskit
- light cream cheese
- block(s) of cheddar cheese
- disposable decorating bag
- size 21 decorating tip
Follow the directions HERE to make yourself these fun, cute appetizers.
