{"id":432277,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=432277"},"modified":"2026-01-11T07:00:02","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T00:00:02","slug":"thanksgiving-recipes-to-make-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-recipes-to-make-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Amazing Thanksgiving Recipes to Make with Kids That Will Delight the Whole Family!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is a magical time filled with love, family, and, of course, delicious food. Imagine gathering in the kitchen with your kids, laughter filling the air as you whip up some delightful treats. These two recipes are not only fun to make but also incredibly tasty, guaranteed to bring smiles to everyone at the table!<\/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-to-make-with-kids\/#Turkey-Shaped_Rice_Krispie_Treats\" >Turkey-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats<\/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-to-make-with-kids\/#Sweet_Potato_Pie_with_Marshmallow_Topping\" >Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkey-Shaped_Rice_Krispie_Treats\"><\/span>Turkey-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/15362107\/pexels-photo-15362107.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Turkey-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats\" title=\"Turkey-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Luis Quintero on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-of-meals-15362107\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Gainsboro\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-snack-board-for-kids-1760464949.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Snack Board for Kids\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ainttooproudtomeg.com\/thanksgiving-kids-snack-board\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thanksgiving Snack Board for Kids<\/a><\/strong> from Ain&#039;t Too Proud To Meg<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (5 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SpringGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/50-thanksgiving-side-dishes-easy-mashed-potatoes-1760464949.jpg\" alt=\"50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Easy Mashed Potatoes\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/thanksgiving-side-dishes\/\" target=\"_blank\">50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Easy Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> from Love and Lemons<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (38 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 10 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\/thanksgiving-dinner-ideas-the-best-mashed-potatoes-1760464949.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas: The Best Mashed Potatoes\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsgabycooking.com\/80-thanksgiving-dinner-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas: The Best Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> from What&#039;s Gaby Cooking<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (2 reviews). Total Time: 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>These adorable turkey-shaped Rice Krispie Treats are a sweet twist on the classic dessert, bursting with gooey marshmallows and crispy cereal. The fun part? Kids can shape and decorate them any way they like, making each turkey unique! The combination of buttery sweetness and crunchy texture is simply irresistible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows<\/li>\n<li>6 cups Rice Krispies cereal<\/li>\n<li>Chocolate chips (for eyes)<\/li>\n<li>Colored candy (for feathers)<\/li>\n<li>Licorice or candy corn (for the beak)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes these treats so special is not just their adorable appearance but also the creativity they unleash in the kitchen. Kids can let their imaginations run wild as they assemble their turkeys with colorful candies and chocolate. Plus, they\u2019re super easy to make, so even the littlest chefs can help out. As you watch them proudly present their edible masterpieces, you\u2019ll know this will become a cherished family tradition!<\/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-make-a-crispy-treat-turkey-food-network-1760464974.jpg\" alt=\"How to Make a Crispy Treat Turkey | Food Network\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J0Id-t18KWI\" target=\"_blank\">How to Make a Crispy Treat Turkey | Food Network<\/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\/rice-krispy-turkey-1760464974.jpg\" alt=\"Rice Krispy Turkey!\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mkxIlMJJJtQ\" target=\"_blank\">Rice Krispy Turkey!<\/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\/easy-rice-krispie-treat-turkey-legs-for-thanksgiving-1760464974.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Rice Krispie Treat Turkey Legs for Thanksgiving\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lQe2Nlwjhgg\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Rice Krispie Treat Turkey Legs for Thanksgiving<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sweet_Potato_Pie_with_Marshmallow_Topping\"><\/span>Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/30391254\/pexels-photo-30391254.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping\" title=\"Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Cristiano Junior on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/delicious-meringue-pie-on-fresh-green-grass-30391254\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:OrangeRed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-snack-board-for-kids-1760464968.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Snack Board for Kids\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ainttooproudtomeg.com\/thanksgiving-kids-snack-board\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thanksgiving Snack Board for Kids<\/a><\/strong> from Ain&#039;t Too Proud To Meg<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (5 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Cornsilk\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/50-thanksgiving-side-dishes-easy-mashed-potatoes-1760464968.jpg\" alt=\"50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Easy Mashed Potatoes\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandlemons.com\/thanksgiving-side-dishes\/\" target=\"_blank\">50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Easy Mashed Potatoes<\/a><\/strong> from Love and Lemons<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (38 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightSeaGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/rice-krispie-treat-turkey-treats-1760464968.jpg\" alt=\"Rice Krispie Treat Turkey Treats\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleandseasonal.com\/turkey-treats-thanksgiving-snack\/\" target=\"_blank\">Rice Krispie Treat Turkey Treats<\/a><\/strong> from Simple and Seasonal<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This sweet potato pie is a delightful twist on the traditional pumpkin pie, featuring a creamy filling that&#8217;s perfectly spiced and topped with fluffy marshmallows. The sweet and slightly nutty flavor of the sweet potatoes pairs beautifully with warm spices, creating a comforting dessert that everyone loves. And the best part? Kids can help mash the sweet potatoes and decorate the pie before it goes into the oven!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (cooked)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon nutmeg<\/li>\n<li>1 premade pie crust<\/li>\n<li>1 cup mini marshmallows (for topping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This pie is not only delicious but also a wonderful way to introduce kids to the joys of baking. They can help with mixing, pouring, and, of course, the fun part\u2014adding the mini marshmallows on top right before it bakes! The marshmallows create a sweet, gooey layer that perfectly complements the smooth filling. Watching the pie rise in the oven and then enjoying it together will certainly create treasured memories that last a lifetime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready to create unforgettable memories in the kitchen with your kids as you whip up two delightful Thanksgiving recipes that are sure to impress the entire family!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":435005,"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-432277","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\/432277","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=432277"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/432277\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/435005"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=432277"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=432277"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=432277"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=432277"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}