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12 Best Fall Dessert Recipes

12 best fall dessert recipes easy to make crowd favorite desserts

As the crisp air of fall settles in, it's the perfect time to embrace all the cozy vibes this season brings—especially in the kitchen! There's nothing quite like baking up a batch of warm, delicious desserts that fill your home with the comforting aromas of cinnamon, pumpkin, and caramel. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply looking for the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee, these fall dessert recipes are sure to satisfy every sweet tooth.


From crowd favorites like classic apple pies and pumpkin spice cupcakes to creative takes on autumn flavors, we've rounded up 12 of the best fall desserts that will bring warmth and joy to any occasion. Each recipe is designed to highlight the season’s most beloved ingredients—think maple syrup, pecans, and of course, plenty of pumpkin. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just getting started, these recipes are easy to follow and guaranteed to deliver that cozy, home-baked goodness we all crave during the fall months. So, grab your apron and get ready to dive into the tastiest part of autumn—desserts that everyone will love!


Looking for healthier dishes to make room for these sweets? Try out one of these Lighter Dishes!

1. Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Pumpkin bread is the perfect treat to bridge the seasons. It’s like taking your favorite summery banana bread and transforming it into a cozy, fall delight with just one simple ingredient swap.


2. Pumpkin Cake Roll Recipe

Mouthwatering and elegant, Pumpkin Cake Roll is a classic fall dessert and it actually way easier than you think!



3. Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

These cookies are a delightful blend of soft, chewy texture and a sweet, cinnamon-sugar coating that makes them irresistible.



4. Cinnamon Cupcakes - Perfect Fall Dessert Recipe

These cupcakes burst of cinnamon flavor! There is both cinnamon in the cupcakes and in the buttercream. Cinnamon cupcakes are a perfect fall cupcake. They have a super soft and moist cinnamon cupcake and are topped with a vanilla and cinnamon swirled buttercream.


5. Butter Pecan Cookie Recipe

These brown butter pecan cookies have a rich, buttery flavor and are packed full of candied, buttered pecans and lots of caramel brown sugar. The candied pecans have touch of cinnamon making these the best brown butter pecan cookies you’ll try.


6. Apple Cider Bundt Cake Recipe

Easy apple cider donut cake recipe is the ultimate fall dessert! This is the best apple cider donut cake recipe and one of my favorite apple cider Bundt cake recipes! Just like those delicious apple cider donuts you love!


7. Carrot Cake Recipe

Carrot cake isn’t just for Easter – it’s a great way to bring those cozy fall vibes into your kitchen. With its mix of fresh carrots, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet sugar, this cake has all the flavors we love about autumn.


8. Fall Cranberry Crumble Bars Recipe

These bars come together quickly with just a few simple ingredients. These easy one-pan cranberry crumble bars are just as delicious as pie, but without the dish! Made with a buttery shortbread crust, citrus spiked cranberry filling and a sweet vanilla glaze, these bars are a real holiday crowd pleaser!


9. Fall Pumpkin Brownies Recipe

Thick, chewy, and swirled with all our favorite fall flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and walnuts. These Pumkin Brownies will be a hit at your next holiday party!


10. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

This Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll's recipe captures the essence of fall, combining the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the warmth of cinnamon in soft, fluffy rolls. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these rolls are sure to become a seasonal favorite.


11. Pumpkin Cookies with Coffee Cake Crumble

These bakery-style cookies are just like pumpkin coffee cake, but in cookie form! They’re the perfect fall treat to pair with a cup of coffee, and every pumpkin lover will adore them!


12. Banana Bread Recipe

Banana Bread is one of those classic comfort foods that feels like home in every bite. The addition of cinnamon in this recipe adds that warm and cozy bite perfect for fall. Try topping it with Cream Cheese Frosting!


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