17 Pecan Desserts That'll Be the Star of Your Thanksgiving Table

We’ve gathered a collection of pecan desserts that bring out the best of Thanksgiving. Each dessert captures that cozy, nutty sweetness that feels just right for the holiday table. You’ll find recipes here that make pecans shine in every bite, perfect for ending your Thanksgiving meal on a high note.

Pecan Pie Dump Cake

This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is the perfect combination of simplicity and indulgence. With its rich, caramel-infused pecan filling and buttery, crumbly topping, it’s a dessert that everyone will love.

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

This Chocolate Pecan Pie is the perfect blend of tradition and a fun twist, making it a go-to for any occasion. Its combination of rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and gooey filling makes it a dessert you’ll want to make over and over.

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Pecan Bread

Pecan Bread is a go-to recipe when you want something quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. The combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans makes it a perfect fall treat.

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Sweet Potato Pecan Pie

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie combines delicious fall flavors. Gently spiced creamy sweet potatoes topped with pecans are baked in a flaky crust.

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Pumpkin Dump Cake with Pecans

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Our perfectly spiced, moist, and creamy Pumpkin Dump Cake is the perfect easy dessert to make this fall and holiday season!

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Pecan Pie

This homemade Pecan Pie is the perfect dessert for any special occasion or holiday gathering. Its buttery, flaky crust and rich, gooey filling will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re serving it with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a dessert that’s sure to leave a lasting impression.

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Sweet Potato and Pecan Bread

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Sweet Potato Bread is a warm, flavorful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Its easy preparation, rich flavor, and comforting texture make it a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

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Banana Pecan Bread

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This tried-and-tested Banana Pecan Bread recipe will give you moist, firm, and sweet banana bread every time. This is an easy, no-fuss recipe.

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Maple Pecan No Bake Cookies

Make these easy Maple Pecan No Bake Cookies for a sweet treat with no oven needed! Perfect for any occasion, and the maple glaze makes them extra special.

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Pecan Sugar Cookies

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You’re going to love this pecan sugar cookie recipe. The brown sugar pairs with molasses, maple syrup, cinnamon, and more for a deliciously rich flavor in every bite. Whether you’re looking for melt-in-your-mouth cookies to make for the holidays or you just love sugar cookies and pecans, this recipe might just tick all your boxes. You won’t regret making these!

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Double Chocolate Pecan Blondies

Looking for an easy blondie recipe? I find these double chocolate pecan blondies so good! Blondie bars are so good with anything and a great treat. These blonde brownies are delicious and made with semisweet and white chocolate.

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Easy No-Bake Pecan Pie Balls

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Pecan Pie Balls are an easy no-bake snack that tastes just like pecan pie. These bite-sized treats are rich and sweet with a nutty crunch.

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Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

These Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are right out of my mom’s recipe book. They are rich, sweet and deliciously sticky.

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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars have a buttery graham cracker crust that bakes below a creamy cheesecake filling and is covered with a candied pecan pie topping.

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Easy Southern Pecan Pie

This easy-to-make Pecan Pie recipe is a classic, old-fashioned decadent dessert with my favorite flavor combination of sweet and salty. With a simple homemade filling and store-bought pie crust, this hassle-free holiday pie only takes 10 minutes to prepare but tastes like you spent all day baking.

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Butter Pecan Cookies

Butter Pecan Cookies are soft, thick, chewy, and packed with toasted pecan pieces. The caramel drizzle takes this sweet and salty dessert over the top!

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