PART OF Thanksgiving

21 Thanksgiving Cupcake & Muffin Ideas

Change up your traditional Thanksgiving dessert menu this year and whip up some seasonal cupcakes. Not only do you avoid some extra dirty dishes, it can be a fun project to make ahead of time with the family.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

"I made these muffins to put in my Christmas gift packages. Everyone loved them, including myself. I followed the recipe exactly and they were easy to make."

-Sally Wolfe

Apple Butter Muffins

“Delicious, mildly spiced and moist muffins. Perfect with my cup of apple-spiced tea.”

-Sassy J

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

“Couldn’t get better! My kids loved these and they’re super easy to make. They’re similar to a pumpkin roll without all the extra mess.”

-lollipoplane

Pumpkin Cookie Butter Bundt Cakes

Two mini Bundt cakes come together to form one epic pumpkin-shaped dessert.

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

"I absolutely love the fall and anything pumpkin — these muffins really hit the spot. Definitely a repeat at our house.”

-DailyInspiration

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes

“These were crazy good! I loved the texture with the cream cheese layer.”

-DianaEatingRichly

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

“Two of my all-time favorites — caramel and apples combined to make moist, delicious cupcakes.”

-diner524

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

“Very pumpkin-y and delicious. My very picky children can’t get enough of these.”

-Amy loves to bake

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

"I cook with pumpkin a lot during the fall. These muffins were excellent and I used fresh pumpkin, making the flavor more intense. Soft and tender with a yummy streusel topping!”

-Sunflower

Grandma's Apple Muffins

"These muffins were easy to make and delicious. I made them for my three year-old son and he loved them. They taste much better than boxed-mix muffins. Very moist!”

-Danielle in New Ham

Cranberry Streusel Muffins

“What a keeper recipe this is. So moist, yummy and just the right amount of sweetness. I made these last night, and even though there are only three people in our family, there is only one muffin left. Needless to say, we love them!”

-TasteTester

2-Ingredient Pumpkin Muffins

“Delicious! My husband and I loved them. I didn’t make any changes, and don’t plan on it the next time I make them because they’re already so good.”

-bjoyful10

Pumpkin Cupcakes

“These were excellent! They had the delicate, soft crumb of a cupcake, but with the less-sweet-and-easier-to-get-out-of-the-pan part of a muffin.”

-Maito

Butterscotch Cupcakes

“These cupcakes were lovely! They reminded me of a sponge cake. They had a nice flavor and great texture.”

-Baby Kato

Pecan Pie Cupcakes

“Amazing! I made these a few times and everyone loves it. It was really easy and simple to make. This is a keeper.”

-Keri C.

Best-Ever Maple Bacon Cupcakes

“Sweet and salty, these cupcakes don’t get much better than this. The addition of luscious buttercream frosting tops it all off!”

-CLUBFOODY

Liz's Morning Glory Muffins

“These are great and pretty healthy! I especially love the carrots, nuts and coconut.”

-LifeIsGood

Cranberry Lemon Cupcakes

“Very taste with lots of lemon flavor! I didn’t use liners, but made them more like muffins without any frosting.”

-Outta Here

Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins

“These are delicious! The oats add a slight crunch, and the orange really comes through. I used frozen cranberries and they worked well.”

-Emma F.

Vermont Maple Spice Cupcakes

“Very nice and quite moist. I made them with the kiddos tonight and we all enjoyed them served alongside peaches and pears! A perfect snack.”

-WJKing

Turkey Cupcakes

"These turned out super cute. My six- and nine-year-old did them all by themselves and they were quite proud of themselves!”

-CandyTX

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