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    Skip the Pie: Unique Thanksgiving Desserts You Haven’t Tried Yet!

    Published: Nov 18, 2024 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

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    Dare to go beyond traditional pie with these inventive desserts that add excitement to your holiday spread. Perfect for guests who love something different!

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    • Thanksgiving Jello Salad
    • Apple Dessert Pizza
    • Mississippi Mud Cake
    • Oreo Dirt Cake
    • Banana Pudding Poke Cake 

    Thanksgiving Jello Salad

    a gelatin salad served on plates with a fork.
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    This simple and delicious Thanksgiving Jello Salad recipe is sure to be a hit at your holiday gathering. With just a few ingredients, you can create a festive treat that everyone will love. Also check out my Layered Jello for a Christmas dinner favorite!

    SEE FULL RECIPE HERE

    Apple Dessert Pizza

    a slice of apple dessert pizza being served.
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    Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy and delicious Apple Dessert Pizza recipe. With a crispy crust, apple pie filling, cinnamon crumble topping, and sweet caramel glaze, this dessert apple pizza is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

    SEE FULL RECIPE HERE

    Mississippi Mud Cake

    pieces of chocolate cake with a fudge frosting on white dessert plates.
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    This Mississippi Mud Cake recipe is a moist and fluffy chocolate cake topped with marshmallows, pecans, and a homemade chocolate frosting that can’t be beat! A classic Southern recipe that is perfect for any occasion!

    SEE FULL RECIPE HERE

    Oreo Dirt Cake

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    Oreo Dirt Cake is one of the best desserts taking only minutes to prepare. Deliciously addicting, this dirt cake is loaded with chocolate goodness in every bite. Moist chocolate cake combined with hot fudge, pudding, Cool Whip, and crushed Oreos! The ULTIMATE sweet tooth lovers dessert!

    SEE FULL RECIPE HERE

    Banana Pudding Poke Cake 

    a fork and piece of yellow cake on a plate
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    This Banana Pudding Poke Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the classic flavors of banana pudding and yellow cake. With only 10 minutes of prep needed, this cake is perfect for BBQ’s, gatherings, potlucks, and more! The ULTIMATE Banana Pudding Cake that everyone will devour!

    SEE FULL RECIPE HERE

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    Welcome to The Cookin' Chicks…I am so glad you've stopped by! I am Kristin, a busy mom of 3, a wife, and a family chef! There are three things that motivate me each day - Family, Faith, and FOOD! I, along with the occasional help of friends and family, want to share my food creations with you! So, I invite you to join me around my dinner table through the recipes that I will share with you here. I hope you will enjoy the journey as much as I do!

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