While there's so much to love about a buffet of autumnal treats, sometimes the Thanksgiving dessert spread can be a little bit predictable (we're looking at you, pumpkin pie). That's why we like to add a few hand-held treats (like cupcakes) to the spread. The perfect size for one — and topped with fluffy whorls of frosting — there's truly nothing better than a homemade cupcake. That's why we've rounded up our favorites for Turkey Day.

This time of year, plain, old vanilla just won't do. We recommend leaning into seasonal fall flavors (like pumpkin, apple and sweet potato), along with indulgent add-ins that are right at home at a Thanksgiving feast (think buttery pecans or rich brown sugar). Finish with a festive flourish and you've got a themed treat that's even better than the turkey and sides!

An easy trick (brushstrokes of melting candy) is the key to these cute and crafty cupcakes. They're made with box-mix cupcakes, too — for a festive Thanksgiving dessert that bakers of all skill levels can accomplish.

These sweet cupcakes are a fall favorite. The tender, moist cake is topped with tangy cream cheese icing spiked with tons of cinnamon. The coziest cupcakes for the coziest season!

These moist pumpkin cupcakes are topped with a one-bowl chocolate buttercream and easy-to-find confections for a fun and tasty holiday treat that everyone will want to gobble up (pun intended!). The cupcakes can be made a day or two ahead but wait to decorate them until the day you are serving.

A warm, cinnamon-y treat is right at home in any Thanksgiving dessert spread — especially these cupcakes that go over the top with a heaping amount of streusel packed onto the top of each bite.