25 Best Chocolate Thanksgiving Desserts to Indulge Your Guests

1Chocolate Bundt CakeDanielle Daly

Get a double dose of chocolate by making a rich chocolate cake and pouring a decadent chocolate ganache glaze over the top. Sprinkles optional, but like, why not?

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2Chocolate EclairsWill Dickey

Your guests will be so impressed that you made these tasty classic French pastries from scratch! They’ll never know that you used a filling hack to make them easier.

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3Chocolate Meringue PieDanielle Daly

A swirly mound of toasted meringue makes this simple chocolate pie feel even more festive. And there’s no better time to be festive than on a special occasion like Thanksgiving.

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4Brownie PieDanielle Daly

Can’t decide between pie and brownies? Make both at the same time! The fudgy brownie filling and flaky pie crust are a match made in heaven.

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5Mocha CupcakesNarayan Mahon

Cocoa powder is the key to making these cupcakes chocolaty. Then, instant espresso powder and coffee extract are used for the fluffy frosting to give it a nice jolt of added flavor.

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6Chocolate Chess PieCaitlin Bensel

A classic Southern chess pie has a custard base, but we decided to take it one step further by adding chocolate to the recipe. It gets rich and fudgy just like brownies.

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7German Chocolate CakeCaitlin Bensel

This classic chocolate cake has a creamy, dreamy coconut pecan filling that screams comfort food. Save some whole pecans to decorate the top of the cake and let your guests know what’s coming.

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8Chocolate TrifleCaitlin Bensel

This big trifle layered with crushed Oreos, silky chocolate pudding, crumbled brownies, and whipped cream cheese is just as impressive as the Thanksgiving turkey. It can sit front and center on your holiday dessert spread.

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9Pumpkin Chocolate Chip CookiesCaitlin Bensel

Chocolate chip cookies are a classic for a reason, but add some pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice and you’ll have a treat that’s perfect for Thanksgiving.

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10Chocolate Pecan PieWill Dickey

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11Chocolate Sheet CakeRyan Liebe

This simple chocolate cake is a Drummond family favorite for just about any occasion. It’s moist, rich, chocolaty, and perfect for feeding a crowd.

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12Cheesecake BrowniesCaitlin Bensel

We’re mashing up two sweet favorites: cheesecake and brownies! The pretty swirled treats are great for making ahead.

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13Mississippi Mud PieCaitlin Bensel

This mile-high pie will knock all your other pies right out of the park! It has layers of chocolate cookie crust, brownie, pudding, and whipped cream.

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14Chocolate PieDavid Malosh

This is one of Ladd Drummond’s favorite desserts on Thanksgiving or otherwise! As Ree says, he could “eat a slice every day of his life and never get bored.”

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15Pumpkin TrufflesCaitlin Bensel16German Chocolate PieBrian Woodcock

Here’s another spin on Thanksgiving pie. This time, it’s taking all the flavors of a German chocolate cake and making it into pie form.

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17Oreo TrufflesBrian Woodcock

Oven space is a precious thing when it comes to Thanksgiving. Luckily, this no-bake treat won’t take up any space! You can even make them ahead.

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18Chocolate Swiss Roll CakeJoanne Ozug / The Pioneer Woman

There’s no doubt that this rolled cake will look impressive on your holiday table. Don’t worry about any cracks in the cake, it’s covered with a layer of chocolate ganache.

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19Oreo PieCaitlin Bensel

Here’s a pie that doesn’t require any baking! Plus, it’s made with chocolate sandwich cookies so even your kids will love it.

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20Skillet Mocha Brownie SundaeRalph Smith

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