Friendsgiving treats are hand decorated desserts in fall colors that you bring to a Thanksgiving dinner with friends. Sprinkled Sweets makes them on Staten Island starting at $40 a dozen. A dinner for 12 needs about three dozen, roughly $130, and names can be lettered on each piece so they double as place cards. Order two to three weeks ahead and pick up locally.
Why bring treats instead of another pie
At most Friendsgiving dinners there are already two pumpkin pies on the counter by 6 o'clock. Nobody needs a third. A tray of decorated treats does a different job: people can grab one standing up, it holds up on a buffet for hours, and it is the one thing on the table that gets photographed before anyone eats.
It also solves the hosting problem. If you are the host, you are already cooking the turkey. Ordering the dessert means one less thing in your oven on the day.
What goes on a Friendsgiving tray
- Custom Oreos carry the words. Leaves, a little pumpkin, Thankful or Friendsgiving lettered across a row of them, or one guest name per cookie.
- Pretzel rods are the salty piece and they add height to the tray. Dipped and rolled in fall sprinkles, they go fast.
- Rice krispie treats are the safe pick for the friend who does not like anything too sweet, and they cut cleanly into smaller squares for a big crowd.
- Jumbo marshmallows fit the hot cocoa crowd. Set them next to the coffee and they disappear into mugs.
- Cakesicles are a special order and the showpiece if you want one centerpiece item.
How many to order
When the treats sit next to pie and everything else people brought, three pieces per guest is the right number. When the treats are the only dessert, plan on four.
- Dinner for 6 to 8: two dozen, mixed Oreos and pretzel rods.
- Dinner for 10 to 12: three dozen, about $130.
- Dinner for 15 to 20: the Classic package at $225 covers a full tray.
- Big potluck of 25 or more: the Deluxe package at $325.
If you want name place cards on every plate, count one extra Oreo per guest on top of the tray. Not sure on numbers for your crowd? The treats per person guide walks through it.
Pricing
| Treat | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Oreos | Hand dipped, names or fall designs lettered on | $45 / dozen |
| Rice Krispie Treats | Dipped, drizzled, sprinkled | $45 / dozen |
| Pretzel Rods | Dipped and finished in your colors | $40 / dozen |
| Jumbo Marshmallows | Piped designs, price depends on detail | $45 to $55 / dozen |
| Cake Pops | Bite sized cakes on a stick | Special order |
| Cakesicles | Filled cake in a popsicle shell | Special order |
| Edible photo printing | Your photo printed on the treat | Adds $10 to $15 / dozen |
Packages are $150, $225, and $325. Full details are on the pricing page.
Colors and designs
Burnt orange, deep red, mustard gold and cream all read as late fall. Pick two plus a gold drizzle. Stay away from black and bright orange together, because that reads as Halloween, which is a different tray. If you want that look for October, see the Halloween treats guide.
Popular designs: little leaves in three shades, a pie slice, a turkey for the kids' table, Thankful in script, and each friend's name in gold. A group photo from last year printed on a few Oreos is a nice touch and adds $10 to $15 a dozen through edible photo printing.
Timing
Two to three weeks ahead. Friendsgiving dinners land on the weekends right before and right after Thanksgiving, and those Saturdays fill first, so reach out in early November if your date is one of them. Treats are made close to your date and last about two weeks sealed at room temperature, so a Friday pickup for a Saturday dinner is no problem.
Hosting the family dinner on Thursday too? The Thanksgiving treats guide covers the bigger table, and you can order both together in the same colors.
How ordering works
- Send your details. Use the order builder, text 718-715-5740, or DM @sprinkledsweetsxo. I need your date, headcount, colors, and any names.
- I send a quote. You see the exact total before anything is due.
- A 50% retainer holds the date. Venmo, Zelle, or cash. The balance is due at pickup.
- Pick up on Staten Island. Everything is packed flat in a tray for the drive.
Payment
Venmo at @jennine-pece, Zelle to 718-715-5740, or cash at pickup. A 50% retainer reserves your date and the rest is due when you pick up. See the full payment options.