That Bird Isn’t the Only Star on the Table
What do you look forward to the most at Thanksgiving? Could it be the mouth-watering turkey? Maybe it’s the homemade cranberry sauce (unless you’re one of those people who like the canned stuff). While we all love the main attraction, Thanksgiving dessert is the perfect bookend to our meal. Forget about making it from scratch—there are lots of store-bought treats people will still love!
1. Apple Pie
There’s nothing like apple pie on Thanksgiving, and it doesn’t matter where you got it from, either. We know it’s traditional to bake your own, but plenty of grocery stores have pretty good bang for your buck, offering family-sized portions that go down smooth and keep your wallet happy.
2. Oatmeal Cookies
No, we’re not talking about the ones stuffed with raisins. We want the oatmeal chocolate chip cookies you can buy by the dozen! Depending on the store, you might just score a whole box of them, which is enough to feed a happy family. They’re gooey, they’re chewy, and they bring the flavor, too.
3. Marble Cake
Apples and pumpkins and caramel—we love the staple flavors as much as the next guy, but our hearts hold a soft spot for marble cake. Those chocolate swirls in fluffy vanilla cake slices? Move over, turkey, we have a new favorite in town!
4. Pumpkin Pie
If you need a classic dessert on the fly, head to your local Costco and scoop up this pie before it’s gone! (Seriously, these sell out insanely fast.) There’s a reason they fly off the shelves; this pie is a crowd-pleaser, and it brings the taste you’re looking for.
5. Cheesecake
Cheesecake? On Thanksgiving? You better believe it! You have dozens of flavors to choose from, but Costco offers the traditional strawberry drizzle and tart taste that gets everyone excited. You’ll nab it for a steal, too!
