{"id":430164,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=430164"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:08","slug":"thanksgiving-recipes-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Best Thanksgiving Recipes to Make with Kids for a Fun Family Feast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and delicious food. It\u2019s also the perfect opportunity to get the kids involved in the kitchen, creating memories while whipping up some tasty dishes. Let\u2019s explore some delightful recipes that will have everyone smiling and coming back for seconds!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-kids\/#Sweet_Potato_Casserole_with_Marshmallow_Topping\" >Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Topping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-kids\/#Turkey_and_Veggie_Hand_Pies\" >Turkey and Veggie Hand Pies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-with-kids\/#Pumpkin_Spice_Cookies\" >Pumpkin Spice Cookies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sweet_Potato_Casserole_with_Marshmallow_Topping\"><\/span>Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Topping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/7144901\/pexels-photo-7144901.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Topping\" title=\"Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow Topping\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Monstera Production on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/yummy-pancakes-with-chocolate-and-marshmallow-7144901\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LawnGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sweet-potato-casserole-with-marshmallows-1760448496.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/13478\/sweet-potato-casserole-ii\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.7 (571 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PaleVioletRed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sweet-potato-casserole-1760448496.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Casserole\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/sweet-potato-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Potato Casserole<\/a><\/strong> from Spend With Pennies<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (23 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:BurlyWood\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sweet-potato-casserole-with-marshmallows-1760448496-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/sweet_potato_casserole_with_marshmallows\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows<\/a><\/strong> from Simply Recipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (3 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This delightful casserole is a sweet and creamy side dish that perfectly captures the essence of fall. The combination of buttery sweet potatoes with a fluffy marshmallow topping creates a comforting blend of flavors and textures that everyone will love. Whether it\u2019s your first time or your hundredth, the process of making this dish is always a treat.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 large sweet potatoes<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup butter<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>2 cups mini marshmallows<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes this sweet potato casserole so special is the gooey marshmallow topping that gets golden brown and slightly crispy in the oven. Making this dish is a fantastic way to teach kids about peeling and mashing vegetables, and they\u2019ll love helping to layer the marshmallows on top. Plus, who can resist a dish that\u2019s as fun to make as it is to eat? It\u2019s a staple that brings warmth and joy to the Thanksgiving table.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/sweet-potato-casserole-with-marshmallows-1760448507.jpg\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WhMW-_NHU1Y\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/southern-sweet-potato-casserole-recipe-sweet-potato-1760448507.jpg\" alt=\"Southern Sweet Potato casserole Recipe| Sweet Potato ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8K8OV4uyLIs\" target=\"_blank\">Southern Sweet Potato casserole Recipe| Sweet Potato &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-make-sweet-potato-casserole-with-marshmallows-1760448507.jpg\" alt=\"How To Make Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YAmdGBgSxIo\" target=\"_blank\">How To Make Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkey_and_Veggie_Hand_Pies\"><\/span>Turkey and Veggie Hand Pies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/13814633\/pexels-photo-13814633.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Turkey and Veggie Hand Pies\" title=\"Turkey and Veggie Hand Pies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Esra Korkmaz on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-holding-a-bunch-of-cherry-tomatoes-in-hand-13814633\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PaleGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-hand-pies-1760448499.jpg\" alt=\"Turkey Hand Pies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/everydaypie.com\/turkey-hand-pies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Turkey Hand Pies<\/a><\/strong> from Everyday Pie<\/p>\n<p><small>Total Time: 1 h 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Turquoise\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/turkey-hand-pies-1760448499-1.jpg\" alt=\"Turkey Hand Pies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theduchezkitchen.com\/turkey-hand-pies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Turkey Hand Pies<\/a><\/strong> from The Duchez Kitchen<\/p>\n<p><small>Total Time: 2 h 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:RebeccaPurple\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/spiced-turkey-vegetable-hand-pies-leftover-turkey-hand-pies-1760448499.jpg\" alt=\"Spiced Turkey-Vegetable Hand Pies - Leftover Turkey Hand Pies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easycookingwithmolly.com\/2019\/11\/spiced-turkey-vegetable-hand-pies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Spiced Turkey-Vegetable Hand Pies &#8211; Leftover Turkey Hand Pies<\/a><\/strong> from Easy Cooking with Molly<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (2 reviews). Total Time: 38 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These hand pies are a brilliant way to use leftover turkey and are perfect for little hands. Packed with savory turkey and colorful veggies, they offer a flaky crust that\u2019s both crunchy and tender. The fun shape and finger-food format make them a hit with kids and adults alike.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups cooked turkey, shredded<\/li>\n<li>1 cup mixed vegetables (like peas and carrots)<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 package of store-bought pie crusts<\/li>\n<li>1 egg (for egg wash)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These hand pies are special because they can be customized based on what you have on hand, making them a versatile option for the holiday. Kids will enjoy rolling out the dough and filling the pies with their favorite ingredients, turning dinner into a fun assembly activity. Plus, they freeze well, so you can save some for later or share with friends! They\u2019re not just tasty; they\u2019re a delightful way to celebrate Thanksgiving with creativity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-use-leftovers-turkey-hand-pies-recipe-1760448511.jpg\" alt=\"How to use Leftovers: Turkey Hand Pies Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=WYg-ikpCzho\" target=\"_blank\">How to use Leftovers: Turkey Hand Pies Recipe<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/veggie-hand-pies-two-market-girls-1760448511.jpg\" alt=\"Veggie Hand Pies | Two Market Girls\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=58Y6Of3Kq8E\" target=\"_blank\">Veggie Hand Pies | Two Market Girls<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-leftover-hand-pies-1760448511.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Leftover Hand Pies\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Le2YX_wEcf0\" target=\"_blank\">Thanksgiving Leftover Hand Pies<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pumpkin_Spice_Cookies\"><\/span>Pumpkin Spice Cookies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/28960611\/pexels-photo-28960611.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Pumpkin Spice Cookies\" title=\"Pumpkin Spice Cookies\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by esma k\u0131r on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/pumpkin-spice-dessert-with-whipped-cream-and-cookie-28960611\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chewy-pumpkin-cookies-1760448502.jpg\" alt=\"Chewy Pumpkin Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inbloombakery.com\/chewy-pumpkin-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chewy Pumpkin Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from In Bloom Bakery &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (635 reviews). Total Time: 42 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/super-soft-pumpkin-cookies-1760448502.jpg\" alt=\"Super Soft Pumpkin Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/pumpkin-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Super Soft Pumpkin Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Sally&#039;s Baking Addiction<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (114 reviews). Total Time: 45 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Lime\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pumpkin-spice-cookies-1760448502.jpg\" alt=\"Pumpkin Spice Cookies\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/25831\/pumpkin-spice-cookie\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pumpkin Spice Cookies<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.4 (372 reviews). Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These pumpkin spice cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with autumn flavors, making them a sweet treat for the whole family. With a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, they perfectly capture the essence of the season. They\u2019re easy to make and even easier to eat, making them a fantastic recipe to try with your kids.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup pumpkin puree<\/li>\n<li>1 cup sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>2 cups flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes these cookies so popular is their delightful flavor and fluffy texture, making them a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table. Kids will love measuring the ingredients and mixing the dough, and the smell that fills the house while they bake is simply irresistible! Plus, you can have fun decorating them with icing or sprinkles, turning each cookie into a little masterpiece. These cookies are not just a treat; they\u2019re a holiday tradition waiting to happen!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for a joyful family feast with three delightful Thanksgiving recipes that are perfect for making with kids, ensuring a fun-filled day of cooking and creativity!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":435404,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[19771],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-430164","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner","tag-thanksgiving-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430164","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=430164"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/430164\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/435404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=430164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=430164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=430164"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=430164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}