Spicy Thanksgiving Dessert Nachos (Printable)

Sweet cinnamon nachos topped with spiced potatoes, cranberries, and chocolate maple sauce for festive gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cinnamon-Sugar Tortilla Chips

01 - 8 small flour tortillas
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

→ Spicy Roasted Sweet Potatoes

05 - 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced small
06 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

10 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
11 - 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
12 - 1/4 cup mini marshmallows

→ Maple-Chili Chocolate Sauce

13 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
14 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
15 - 1 tablespoon milk
16 - 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
17 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Garnishes

18 - Whipped cream
19 - Orange zest

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - Brush both sides of flour tortillas with melted unsalted butter. Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over each tortilla. Cut each tortilla into 8 wedges and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
03 - Bake tortilla wedges for 8 to 10 minutes, turning them halfway through, until chips are crisp and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
04 - Toss diced sweet potato with vegetable oil, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until tender and lightly caramelized.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips, pure maple syrup, and milk. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between batches, until smooth. Stir in chili powder and salt for a spicy finish.
06 - Arrange cooled cinnamon tortilla chips on a large serving platter. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and mini marshmallows.
07 - Generously drizzle warm maple-chili chocolate sauce over assembled nachos. Garnish with whipped cream and orange zest if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Keeps Thanksgiving extra festive and fun
  • Easy to customize with different toppings and spice levels
02 -
  • This dessert contains common allergens: wheat, milk, tree nuts, and soy
  • For a nut-free version, simply omit the pecans or use seeds
03 -
  • Substitute sweet potatoes with pumpkin cubes for a fun switch
  • For a spicier kick, add more cayenne or chili powder to taste
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