With Halloweenon the horizon, we have to ask the question: Have your toddlers made up their minds about what they want to be for Halloween? If not, there's still plenty of time to put together one of these DIY Halloween costumes inspired by their favorite characters/animals/foods/things. Just choose from any one of these 31 DIY kids costumes that you can whip up in a flash. No tricks here!
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Toy Story
A quick trip to Target will sort you out for everything you need to make all of the add-ons.
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Sesame Street
You can DIY the whole duo's ensemble with your faux fur stash to whip up these muppety, feather-filled family and kids Halloween costumes.
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Super Girl
With just one yard of fabric, you can turn your toddler into the most stylish superhero in town.
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Little Lana Del Rey
Your little sunshine needs cute kids Halloween costumes to choose from! Simply grab a summer dress and add a dramatic and colorful flower crown.
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Constellation Costume
Dig deep into the closet for the snazzy party outfit, and add some cardstock cutout stars to your little space lover.
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Morton Salt Girl
All you need for this one is a trip to the grocery store for a cheap umbrella and some salt.
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Usher and Popcorn Bucket Costume
This cute DIY idea is so easy you'll be tempted to decorate your baby carrier for Thanksgiving and Christmas! Who knew kids Halloween costumes could be so functional?
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Costume
"She's an icon. She's a legend. She is the moment" best describes this cute DIY baby costume!
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Lightning and Thunder Cloud Costume
Your little baby will look adorable in their cloud onesie! To go the extra mile, attach
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Winnie The Pooh Costumes
These fun DIY costumes are great for the entire family! Your little one is sure to get a kick out of dressing up as piglet.
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Finding Dory
Bust through that supply of leftover crafting felt, and add big blue eyes and some fins to a well-used T-shirt.
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Sandy + John
Put this at the top of your kids Halloween costumes list if you're looking to match your little man while you hit the 'hood going door to door? Jeans and Converse will save the day, and the jacket is likely needed anyway.
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Cat in the Hat + Goldfish
Bring this literary classic to life with a little prep time and some orange fabric.
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Saved By the Bell
Thank goodness you saved the tropical shirts from your last vacation, because now everyone can get in on the look.
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Dinosaur
This is the kind of costume that will become a playroom staple, so you might as well do it and save yourself the time later.
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Baby Astronaut
While the jumpsuit totally makes the look, a good jumper will do the trick. For the patches? Amazon for the win.
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Donut
You can transform into your favorite sweet treat with an inner tube and foam hair curlers (genius, we know!). If sprinkles aren’t your thing, you can always go with chocolate glazed.
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Snail
There’s no fussing with masks or itchy wigs. This costume is basically just a backpack and should help keep complaints to a minimum (hopefully). Just try not to leave a snail trail on your way through the neighborhood.
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Cloud
If you’re looking for a totally original costume, this is about as unique as it gets. Chances are you probably won’t see another cloud walking around on Halloween.
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Moonrise Kingdom
These getups look great on their own, but paired together they are complete perfection.
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School Supplies Family Costume
Any onesie can be pink with some dye packets, and a permanent marker will cover the rest.
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Finding Nemo
The best part about this one is that it has the option of being gender neutral. The tutu is between you and the kid.
The House That Lars Built
Three Blind Mice
HOLD. THE. PHONE. There is no better group ensemble for the gang from your birthing group. The concept works as they got older as well.
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The Giving Tree
With five mins left before they head off to school, throw some overalls on them and whip up this sign.
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This Halloween might be your infant’s first, so why not go all out when it comes to their baby costumes? Maybe he or she’s a wee bit young for candy recipes and gummies, but that doesn’t mean you have to sidestep dressing up your kiddo to show ’em off during trick-or-treat time. And, let’s face it: Anything miniaturized is freakin’ adorable. Here are some of the sweetest and most creative infant Halloween costumes to either DIY or buy for your baby this spooky season.
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Popcorn Bucket + Usher Costume
Grab your baby carrier and get ready to hack this on-the-go popcorn bucket. The best part? The ensemble is totally temporary, so you can transition from daytime to trick-or-treating in a snap.
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"Game of Thrones" DIY Khaleesi Costume
Before she was the Mother of Dragons, she was just a ‘lil BB of dragons.
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Baby Dino From "Jurassic World" Costume
No scary T. Rex here. In that plush spiked onesie, this baby dino is the only Jurassic World reptile we’ll be running toward. (via Brit + Co)
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Baby Sunshine + Rainbow Costume
No rainy days here! Complement your ray of sunshine in a technicolored rainbow ensemble for the perfect mommy and me getup.
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DIY Malala Yousafzai Costume
At 25 years old, Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai is a widely loved and globally respected activist, focused specifically on the right to education. Honor her work by outfitting your tiny one in her likeness.
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Princess + Toad Costume
This mom and baby costume is a video game combo that will make any Mario-lover happy. Coordinate your costume with your kiddo as Princess and Toad to take your Halloween game a level up.
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DIY "Handmaid’s Tale" Costume
Hailed as a feminist work since its publication in 1985, Margaret Atwood’s novel The Handmaid’s Tale makes for a slightly dark, dystopian costume option for your feminist tot.
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DIY Suffragette Costume
These OG feminists fought for our right to vote. Hell to the YES. To recreate this late 19th-century look, you’ll need a bonnet, a simple white dress, and a DIY “Votes for Women” sash.
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"Where the Wild Things Are" Costume
This costume set is a DIY + buy combo. You can purchase your baby’s Max costume and DIY your own with some distressed leggings, a striped tee, a homemade tail, and horns.
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DIY Hillary Clinton Costume
A rabble-rouser from the start, Clinton has first lady, senator, secretary of state, *and* first female presidential candidate on her resume.
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DIY Yayoi Kusama Costume
Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama is a personal hero of ours, and it goes beyond a love of patterns and polka dots.
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Sriracha + Taco Costume
Hot sauce and Mexican food are a match made in heaven, and so is this costume duo for you and your youngster.
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Elmo Costume
Elmo is an obvious choice for your child. Just add in Big Bird and you have the ultimate Sesame Street duo.
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DIY "Curious George" and The Woman in the Yellow Hat Costume
That monkey suit? It’s too good.
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Rosie the Riveter Costume
Rosie the Riveter may just be the most iconic symbol of the women’s movement, so why not give your little one a jump-start on creative female empowerment?
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DIY Finding Dory Costume
Baby Dory has huge pink-colored eyes, so this is a must for her costume. Use felt to create the eyes and hot-glue them onto the front of the onesie.
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"Star Wars" Ewok Costume
We didn’t think Ewoks could get any cuter… until we laid eyes on this guy! All those furry accents will make you ready for a cuddle sesh in no time.
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"Top Gun" Costume
Who doesn’t love the ’80s classic Top Gun? Complete your trio with a pint-sized Goose getup designed for maximum cuteness.
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Batman Baby Costume
If you're a fan of the winged crusader, you'll love dressing your little one up in this cute baby costume!
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Disguise "The Incredibles" Costume
Don’t let the mini getup fool you — this little guy has some incredible superpowers.
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Rubie's Wonder Woman Costume
She’s strong. She’s confident. She’s fierce… And she’s not yet one! Here comes your little Wonder Woman!
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Baby Penguin Costume
If your little one can't stop moving whenever you put on Happy Feet then you should get this cute baby penguin costume for them to wear for Halloween! (via Amazon)
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Candy Corn Hat Baby Costume
Don’t miss out on the photo-op of the year by dressing your newborn as this perfectly themed Halloween treat. It’s the sweetest costume out there.
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Infant T-Rex Costume
RAWR - the infant T-Rex is coming through! Make a statement with this green dino costume for Halloween.
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The Cat in the Hat Infant Costume
The Cat in the Hat is a classic Dr. Suess book that's stood the test of the time. Buy this costume so your baby can become our favorite kooky titular character for Halloween!
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Infant Bumble Bee Costume
Have you ever noticed how precious bumble bees really are? If you'd care not to get close to them, you'll find it hard to stop hugging your baby when you see them in this costume.
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Infant Care Bears Cheer Bear Costume
Babies are super sweet so it makes sense to dress your infant as Cheer Bear from the Care Bears franchise.
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Baby Lion Cub Costume
This baby lion cub costume reminds us ofThe Lion King. To have your own little Simba right at home, be sure to get this costume in time for Halloween!
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Avocuddles Infant Costume
It may be slightly corny but this avocuddles infant costume is too cute to leave off our list!
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Clueless Cher Infant Costume
Your baby probably can't say "As if" yet but you've probably caught an eye roll here and there. Dress her in Cher's stylish outfit for Halloween to match her energy.
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Wonderland Alice Infant Costume
Chances are your baby is crawling around the house and finding ways to get into things you thought were out of reach. Encourage her curious nature by dressing her as Alice from Alice In Wonderland.
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Sweet Chef Infant Costume
Give yourself a break from the kitchen by letting this costume transform your baby into a Michelin-star rated chef.
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Spider-Man Infant Costume
We don't need another Spider-Man unless they look like your sweet baby for Halloween.
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Exclusive Disney Up Russell Costume For Infants
Little Russell stole our hearts in Pixar's Up so we know your baby is about to do the same once people see them in this costume!
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Humpty Dumpty Infant Costume
Okay, be honest - you'd love to see your baby rolling around in this Humpty Dumpty costume.
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Infant Cinderella Prestige Costume
Cinderella is the perfect Halloween costume for anyone - including your baby!
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Spongebob Squarepants Infant Costume
Your baby will be ready in no time once you dress them as Spongebob Squarepants for Halloween!
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Loaf of Bread Infant Costume
If you think your baby is the best thing since sliced bread, you need to buy this loaf of bread infant costume for them.
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Bunny Infant Costume
Easter may be long-gone but that doesn't mean your baby can't dress as a cute bunny for Halloween!
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Hello Bello Beetlejuice Diapers
Have a little that just won't dress up — or doesn't even fit in a costume yet? These Beetlejuice themed diapers are an adorable way to keep baby on-theme this Halloween!
Loving these baby costume ideas? Check out our Halloween page for more BOO-zy Cocktail Recipes, Couples' Costumes, and Tasteful Halloween Decor that will make this Halloween the best yet!
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So long, pumpkin spice season: Starbucks’ holiday menu is on the way, and per menu leaks, it reportedly brings back a ton of seasonal favorites starting next week.
From a classic Peppermint Mocha to the beloved Caramel Brûlée Latte, the recent menu rumors say a new Refresher flavor, 6 unique cold foams, and 4 new bakery items are on the way as the holidays draw near – including many items we predicted! The speculated lineup is honestly wild. Starbucks teased that the holiday menu will hit stores on November 7.
If you just can’t wait to order off the Starbucks holiday menu, here’s every offering reportedly coming to your closest cafe!
When will the Starbucks holiday drinks for 2024 come out?
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According to an Instagram post from Starbucks, new holiday drinks and snacks will come out on November 7, 2024.
Will there be holiday cups?
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We do anticipate that the Starbucks holiday menu will include some new holiday cup designs! Though we don't know what they'll look like just yet, previous holiday menus over the years have featured vibrant reds, greens, and pinks, plus stars, sparkles, Christmas trees, swirls, and stripes. Typically, Starbucks' holiday cups span across hot and iced drinks. Additionally, a new lineup of reusable cups and mugs should become available!
What's missing from this year's rumored Starbucks holiday menu?
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Per rumors around the Starbucks holiday menu, the Eggnog Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Irish Cream Cold Brew, and Gingerbread Loaf won't be returning to cafes for 2024. We're especially sad to see the Toasted White Chocolate Mocha not included, though the official menu lineup has yet to be released!
When is Starbucks Red Cup Day 2024?
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Though there's no official word out about Red Cup Day for 2024, our best guess – based on the Red Cup Days of years past – is it'll return mid-November. In 2023, Red Cup Day fell on November 16. In 2022, the coffee chain held the event on November 17. Both dates landed on the third Thursday of November, so we predict it to hit on November 21 for 2024. Red Cup Day is when Starbucks customers can get a free reusable red cup when they order a seasonal drink off the holiday menu.
Drinks On The Starbucks Holiday Menu 2024
NEW! Cran-Merry Orange Refresher
The Starbucks holiday menu leak reported that this brand-new Refresher is packed with sweet orange, tart cranberry and warm spice. It also has cranberry inclusions and is order-able mixed with water, lemonade or coconut milk.
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Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai
Chai is a totally underrated holiday flavor in our opinion. This iced drink is crafted with warm chai spices and creamy oat milk, then gets topped with even more frothed oat milk infused with gingerbread-flavored syrup and a sprinkling of spice.
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Peppermint Mocha
You know it, and you love it! The Peppermint Mocha has hit Starbucks menus year after year, making it a total statement sip for the holiday season. This drink (available hot or iced) combines peppermint syrup, mocha sauce, and your milk of choice with espresso for a festive feel. It's traditionally topped with whipped cream and tasty chocolate curls.
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Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
Similar to the classic Peppermint Mocha, this bev swaps chocolate for white chocolate sauce.
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Caramel Brûlée Latte
This rumored Starbucks holiday menu drink is very rich. The sweet caramel brûlée sauce totally completes the sip, along with plenty of whipped cream and crunchy lil' brûlée bits for textural variety.
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Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte
Literally like a sugar cookie in liquid form, this super-sweet latte is handcrafted with blonde espresso (it's sweeter and lighter than Starbucks' traditional espresso shots), sugar cookie syrup, and almond milk for a little bit of a lighter effect. It's finished off with red and green sprinkles to up the seasonal vibes even more!
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Chestnut Praline Latte
This nutty latte – rumored to return for 2024 – brings on notes of chestnut and praline, which is a nice, flavorful departure from the very expected peppermint you'll see everywhere come holiday time.
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Salted Pecan Crunch Cold Brew
Initially introduced for fall 2024, it appears as though the Salted Pecan Crunch Cold Brew will stay on the Starbucks menu well into winter. The salted, pecan-flavored cold foam offers that classic sweet n' salty twist you'd enjoy on fall snacks like trail mix or dipped pretzels. The best part is you can now also order the cold foam in non-dairy form!
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Holiday Cold Foams
Per the menu leak, Starbs will be bringing back four beloved holiday-flavored cold foamsand two new options for 2024. They're the perfect drink customization to add to your iced coffees and cold brews if you don't want to order an all-out holiday drink. See all the predicted flavors below:
- NEW! Gingerbread
- NEW! Salted Pecan
- Peppermint Chocolate
- Sugar Cookie
- Chestnut Praline
- Caramel Brûlée
Snacks On The Starbucks Holiday Menu 2024
NEW! Dark Toffee Bundt
Per the menu leak, this sweet toffee-flavored bundt will be topped with holly- and berry-shaped sprinkles. How perfect for the holiday season!
NEW! Turkey Sage Danish
This savory snack reportedly includes "turkey sausage with creamy béchamel sauce in a pastry." It sounds like Thanksgiving in a single treat, and we can't wait to try it!
NEW! Penguin Cookie
This cutie sugar cookie is decorated like a lil' penguin bundled up for the cold.
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Snowman Cake Pop
Starbucks' classic vanilla cake pop gets a wintry twist with an adorable snowman face – this sweet really makes us crave the holiday season!
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Sugar Plum Cheese Danish
This cream cheese-filled danish is topped with a slightly-spiced sugar plum jam. It's been one of our go-to's over the past few holiday seasons at Starbucks!
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Cranberry Bliss Bar
The Cranberry Bliss Bar has become an absolute staple on the Starbucks holiday menu, and for good reason! This blondie treat is smothered in a delicious cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with orange zest and dried cranberries for added seasonal enjoyment.
What People Are Saying About The Leaked Starbucks Holiday Menu
Though most commenters on @markie_devo's Starbucks holiday menu leak post seemed to be excited for the upcoming rumored menu items, some Starbs fans noticed a few things missing from the leaked lineup.
"Still missing eggnog 😢," someone noted.
"Where is the toasted white chocolate mocha 😢😢😢😢," another questioned.
"ALLLLLL these cold foams, and not the one people want: Irish Cream," one more commenter said.
"Ugh still no gingerbread loaf 😭," a disappointed user wrote. "Everything else looks bomb though!"
Despite the Eggnog Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Irish Cream Cold Brew, and Gingerbread loaf not being part of this year's menu predictions, the holiday season is our favorite time of year at Starbucks. Many more users shared the same sentiment:
"So excited for all chestnut praline shaken espressos & cranberry bliss bars 🎄🎄🎄🎄," someone wrote.
"Oh hell yess all the chestnut praline offerings," another rejoiced.
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It seems Thanksgiving is barely a week away by the time we start thinking about the menu. But while ovens all over the country will be working overtime this year, don't forget your secret weapon — the crock pot! Kitchen strategy is key when you're trying to factor various cook and prep times for both oven and stovetop dishes. There just never seems to be enough time (or counter space).
Whether you're already finalizing your menu for the day or are just in charge of a few side dishes, we've scoured the web and found 18 Thanksgiving crock pot recipes that are perfect for any gathering.
Creamed Corn
Damn Delicious
Cornis a standard side dish for most Thanksgiving meals, but this recipe is a total game-changer. Five simple ingredients go in your crock pot, and three hours later you’re greeted by corn that is so creamy and delicious, you’ll never be able to eat the canned stuff again.
Wheat Bread Stuffing
Recipe Runner
Free up some room in your oven and cook the stuffing right on the counter this year. Crusty whole wheat bread, celery, onions and chicken broth will have you going back for seconds. Once it’s cooked, turn the heat to low and it will be ready whenever you are.
Brussels Sprouts
Damn Delicious
These aren’t Grandma’s Brussels sprouts. Covered in a brown sugar balsamic reduction and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, these sprouts will have you converted after just one bite.
Sweet Potatoes
The Magical Slow Cooker
This one takes minimal effort, but packs maximum flavor. Wash and dry your sweet potatoes before wrapping them in tinfoil and piling into the crock pot. Cook on high for six hours, and resist the urge to open the lid so the steam doesn’t escape. Serve with butter, brown sugar and mini marshmallows.
Apple Cider
Damn Delicious
Your guests are going to need something to sip on. Made 100% from scratch, this apple cider recipe will definitely steal the show: Combine apples, cinnamon sticks and spices and cover with water, and drink in the delicious smell while it simmers in the slow cooker.
Candied Sweet Potato Casserole
Creme de la Crumb
Okay, so this does require a little oven time, but it’ll be the last thing you heat up before you can dig in (and it’s totally worth it). Peel and chop 5lbs of sweet potatoes and let your slow cooker do all the work for the next four hours. Transfer to a casserole dish, spread a layer of pecans over the sweet potato mixture then bake for 20 minutes to achieve maximum crunch before adding the mini marshmallows. Bake for five more minutes (or until marshmallows are golden brown) and dig in.
Caramel Fondue
Creme de la Crumb
From apple slices to pretzels, there’s no wrong way to dunk with this dip, made from only three ingredients — caramels, heavy cream and marshmallows. Say hello to your new post-Thanksgiving party trick.
Garlic Ranch Potatoes
The Cookie Rookie
Tender red potatoes are a great alternative to the typical mashed variety. Top the wedges with ranch seasoning, chives and garlic for a fresh side dish that no one will believe you made entirely in the crock pot.
Cranberry Sauce Crock Pot Recipe
Gimme Some Oven
This is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it recipe. Toss in the ingredients and come back in three hours for cranberry sauce that is the perfect combination of tart and sweet. Add a splash of vanilla extract right before serving.
Cinnamon Apples
A Spicy Perspective
The best side dishes double as dessert. Cover thinly sliced apples in brown sugar, cinnamon and bourbon, then simmer for four hours. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoy as is — they’re delicious either way.
Cranberry Meatballs
Spicy Southern Kitchen
Trade out the usual jar of grape jelly in your famous meatball recipe for cranberry sauce to give it a holiday update. The sweet and tangy flavor will keep you coming back for more. In fact, you better double the recipe.
Maple Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix
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This tasty party snack is perfect for clearing out your cabinets: cereal, peanuts, pretzels, dried fruit and graham crackers all come together in a salty sweet crunch. Drench the mix in butter, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spices before testing your willpower for the next two hours.
Apple Pie Oatmeal
The Healthy Maven
Breakfast is still the most important meal of the day (especially on Thanksgiving), but this oatmeal couldn’t be easier: Toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker before you go to bed and you’ll wake up to the aroma of nutmeg and maple syrup.
Buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creme de la Crumb
A pile of fresh herbs, butter and garlic make these mashed potatoes stand out on the buffet table. Use red potatoes and leave the skins on for a rustic flair that not only adds a ton of flavor, it also saves you some work.
Spinach + Artichoke Dip
Damn Delicious
Keep your guests from getting hangry while they wait for dinner: Serve this creamy spinach and artichoke dip with bread, pretzels or pita for a Thanksgiving staple made super easy, thanks to your crock pot.
Butternut Squash Soup
Life Made Sweeter
Combine coconut milk with chunks of butternut squash and sweet potato, then cook in the crockpot for four hours. Once everything is fork tender, break out your immersion blender to make the texture velvety smooth. Top with extra coconut milk and toasted pumpkin seeds before devouring.
Pumpkin Cobbler
The Gunny Sack
Trade in your standard pumpkin pie for a cobbler that is made in the crock pot from start to finish. Pro tip: place a paper towel underneath the lid to keep the condensation off the food and ensure a crispy crust. Top the plated perfection with a dollop of whipped cream and caramel syrup.
Dinner Rolls
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The slow cooker might be the last place you'd think to bake dinner rolls, but trust us on this one. This trick comes in handy year-round, especially on hot summer days when you don't feel like blasting that oven. Genius.
Don't miss out on knocking out a dish or two this year with these Thanksgiving crock pot recipes and if you need more inspiration, join our newsletter or explore our new cooking classes on B+C Classes.