17+ Yummy Fall Baking Recipes That Make Sweater Weather Even Better

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Crisp air, warm ovens, and the cozy sweet smell of cinnamon, apples and pumpkin is in the air. Fall baking season is officially here!

So, I’ve rounded up my favorite go-to fall treats made for sharing, whether you’re whipping up goodies for Thanksgiving, hosting a harvest party, or sending something special to a potluck or even a bake sale.

These 17+ easy fall baking recipes are full of delicious fall baked goods like cookies, bars, cupcakes, tarts and more. Some more traditional, like apple, cinnamon and pumpkin recipes, & some with a unique twist, but all you’ll want to try this season.

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1. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

A close-up of a caramel apple cheesecake bar, featuring a crumbly oat topping, creamy cheesecake center, and gooey caramel drizzle. In the background, more bars and fresh green apple slices are served on a dark plate. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

If you’re a fan of baked creamy cheesecake, and spiced apples, then these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate fall dessert.

They’re rich, cozy, and topped with struesel. But best part, they’re also way easier to make than they look (yes, even for beginners).

One bite and you’ll want to make them part of your fall baking lineup every year.

Get the recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

2. Pumpkin S’mores Cookies

S’mores Pumpkin Cookies are the Fall mash up you didn’t know you needed….until now.

Each cookie is filled with pumpkin spice, melted chocolate, mini marshmallows, and crushed graham crackers for the ultimate treat.

They’re a hit at bake sales, fall parties, Thanksgiving kids parties, and anytime you want something sweet and warm from the oven.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin S’mores Cookies

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3. Easy Pumpkin Walnut Muffins

Stack of glazed muffins topped with chopped walnuts, each wrapped in a white cupcake liner and set on a wooden slice serving board. The muffins have a golden-brown color and a sweet icing drizzle that glistens under the light. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

Pumpkin spice meets cozy muffin, in these soft, nutty Pumpkin Walnut Muffins.

They’re the kind of one bowl wonder that makes your kitchen smell amazing and your mornings way easier, whether you’re baking for brunch, snack time, or school event.

I sometimes skip the icing (lazy mom move), but when I take the extra step, it’s so worth it. Want more easy pumpkin recipes? Try these easy pumpkin dessert ideas.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Walnut Muffins.

4. German Plum Cheesecake with Crumble Topping

A slice of creamy plum cheesecake topped with chopped hazelnuts and a crumbly streusel layer, served on a white plate. Whole and halved plums, nuts, and a full cheesecake are in the background, creating a cozy, rustic fall dessert setting. — Photo & recipe by Cinnamon and Coriander

German Plum Cheesecake with Crumble Topping is one of those cozy fall bakes that looks fancy but comes together with minimal fuss.

Juicy plums, creamy quark (or strained Greek yogurt if that’s what you’ve got), and a cinnamon, hazelnut streusel topping – YES, it absolutely is as good as it sounds.

Bake it once and you’ll want to swap in cherries or apples next time just to keep the fall flavors coming.

Get the recipe: German Plum Cheesecake with Crumble Topping

🍁 Also try more kid-friendly fall treats, like these easy fall cookie recipes, and these simple apple cake recipes

5. Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Pumpkin cinnamon roll cookies topped with white icing, cooling on a gold wire rack. A glass bowl of vibrant orange pumpkin purée sits nearby. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies are one of my favorite fall baked goods to make (and eat).

They’re a dreamy mash up of soft pumpkin cookies and spiced cinnamon rolls, ideal for bake sales, afternoon snacks, as mini fall desserts or any fall get together.

I usually freeze a batch of the dough so we’re ready whenever the craving hits (which is often, since my kids ask for these repeatedly all season long). Safe to say, they’re a certified kid-approved favorite around here.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies

6. Chai Spice Bundt Cake

A moist bundt cake with white icing drizzled over the ridges, topped with thin dried orange slices. One slice is removed to reveal the soft, dense crumb inside, and the cake sits on a wooden cake stand against a tiled background. — Photo & recipe by Chenée Today

All the warm, spiced flavor of a chai latte baked into a moist, tender bundt spiced cake.

Drizzle on that brown butter cream cheese glaze and suddenly dessert feels a little extra special, with minimal effort.

My first experience with chai was on a spontaneous trip to India, while backpacking through Europe in my early 20’s (now that’s a story for another time!). I can still remember being enticed to sit down at a stall by the lovely aroma, and sipping that milky, sweet spiced tea.

The smell of this tasty fall cake baking brings those memories right to the forefront of my mind.

For anyone craving some cozy fall baking, this one checks all the right boxes.

Get the recipe: Chai Bundt Spiced Cake.

7. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls With Maple Cream Cheese Icing

Pan of iced pumpkin cinnamon rolls. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Icing are pure cozy comfort.

I like to whip up a batch as a treat for a cold weekend morning, and they rarely last more than 24 hours, they’re just that good.

The pumpkin adds a soft, rich twist to the classic swirl, and that maple icing? Absolutely worth the extra step, and non-negotiable in my house. I once tried to skip the icing…and let me just say “resistance is futile.” Can you guess we’re Star Trek fans in our home?!?!

They feel decadent but come together without much fuss, and I love that I can crank out a couple batches in no time.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

8. Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Close-up of baked pecan shortbread cookies arranged on a plate, with golden edges rolled in chopped pecans and a soft, crumbly texture. Each cookie is topped with a sprinkle of pecan pieces, highlighting their nutty flavor and rustic appearance. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

Shortbread cookies are one of my family’s favorite fall baking treats. ALL the kinds, but I have a special place in my heart (or make that stomach) for these pecan shortbread.

Easy to make ahead, and freeze batches of the dough, so you’ll always have cookies ready to bake all season long.

They’re also a favorite cookie for fall parties, Christmas, and as an easy Thanksgiving dessert.

Get the recipe: Pecan Shortbread Cookies

9. Apple Pull-Apart Bread

Close-up of a warm apple pull-apart bread drizzled with vanilla glaze, with layers of cinnamon-coated apples nestled between golden, flaky dough. This cozy treat is perfect for showcasing fall apple desserts with its gooey texture and sweet spiced aroma. — Photo & recipe by The Soccer Mom Blog

Buttery biscuit layers stuffed with cinnamon-sugar apples, this Apple Pull-Apart Bread is as fun to eat as it is to bake.

Think apple fritter meets lazy weekend breakfast, or a fun afternoon coffee with friends. It’s sweet glaze is drizzled over every golden, sticky slice, making it an irresistible ooey gooey apple recipe.

As it’s made with a can of premade Flaky Biscuits, it’s also a gem for those last minute fall gatherings, potlucks, or bake sale your kids / partner / friends / school forgot to tell you about.

Or try some of our other favorite sweet apple recipes for fall.

Get the recipe: Apple Pull-Apart Bread

10. Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes

Close-up of a mini apple crumble cheesecake topped with spiced apples, oat streusel, and a decorative star anise. The cheesecake sits on a marble platter, with more mini cheesecakes blurred in the background. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

These mini apple crisp cheesecake bites are like fall in your mouth, creamy, crumbly, and spiced just right.

They’re tiny, but they pack a big cozy punch.

Warning: you might want to double the batch because they never last long…. and you’ll want to eat at least a couple yourself!

Get the recipe: Apple Crisp Mini Cheesecakes

11. Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake

A slice of pumpkin pecan pie topped with whole glazed pecans and drizzled with syrup, resting on a wooden board. Surrounding it are raw pecans, brown sugar on a ceramic plate, and a colorful bowl filled with more nuts. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

All the best flavors of autumn come out in one dreamy fall dessert that’s a creamy, crunchy, sweet and tangy crowd pleaser.

This Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake has a smooth, spiced cream cheese filling and a buttery pecan topping that makes every bite feel like a warm hug.

We like to dress it up in a scalloped tart pan for a little extra flair, but honestly, it shines no matter how you slice it.

Whether you’re making it for a holiday feast or a casual fall get-together, this pie is a tasty treat that goes so well with your pumpkin spice latte cravings.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake

12. Maple Snickerdoodles

A batch of golden-brown snickerdoodle cookies dusted with cinnamon sugar, arranged on parchment paper. In the background, there's a glass of milk and a sprig of pine, creating a cozy holiday vibe. — Photo & recipe Cinnamon & Sage Co

Three of my favorite fall things Maple Syrup + Snickerdoodles + Cookies.

If I could pick one autumn treat that encompasses the best of the season, these Maple Snickerdoodles are it. All in one perfect finger food dessert.

These soft and chewy cinnamon cookies are a trusted favorite for any get-together. Just like mom used to make, (only better with the decadent maple syrup taste….shhhhh don’t tell).

Get the recipe: Maple Snickerdoodles

13. Apple Frangipane Tart

A rustic apple tart dusted with powdered sugar, featuring thinly sliced red and yellow apples arranged in a fan pattern. One slice is pulled out to show the tender, golden crust and soft baked filling, making it a perfect example of cozy fall baked goods. — Photo & recipe by Somebody Feed Seb

This Apple Frangipane Tart layers buttery pastry, sweet almond filling, and tender apples into one elegant fall bake.

Make it from scratch with homemade dough or take the shortcut with store-bought crust, it’s delicious either way.

Equal parts cozy and impressive, this one’s a seasonal showstopper worth slicing into.

Get the recipe: Apple Frangipane Tart

14. Szarlotka Recipe (Polish Apple Pie)

A close-up of a slice of apple crumb bar with a buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and golden crumble topping, lightly dusted with powdered sugar. It’s served on a plate next to cinnamon sticks and a warm mug, creating a cozy, autumn-inspired scene. — Photo & recipe by An Edible Mosaic

I love trying new recipes from around the globe, and this Szarlotka Recipe (Polish Apple Pie) is such a fun twist on the more traditional Apple Pie we get over here in North America.

Layers of soft cinnamon apples are baked in between a buttery sweet semi-short pastry crust for a dessert that’s part pie, part cake. No rolling pin needed, just press in the bottom crust and grate the top dough like cheese for that crumbly, golden finish.

It’s the kind of fall dessert that feels special without being overly fussy.

Get the recipe: Szarlotka Recipe (Polish Apple Pie)

15. Caramel Cupcakes

Close-up of a caramel cupcake topped with a swirl of vanilla buttercream and drizzled with rich caramel sauce. The cupcake is surrounded by soft caramel candies and a jar of caramel in the background, with more frosted cupcakes slightly out of focus. — Photo & recipe by Simple Sweet Treats

If you’re getting tired of pumpkin and apple desserts, and want to switch things up, then I highly recommend baking up a bath of these Caramel Cupcakes.

For the ultimate in sweets, Caramel flavored cupcakes feature a gooey caramel center, topped off with a homemade caramel drizzled frosting. Best for caramel lovers.

If making your own caramel sauce feels daunting, you can sub out your favorite pre-made one.

Get the recipe: Caramel Cupcakes

16. Homemade Cranberry Apple Crisp

A serving of warm apple cranberry crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a white plate. The dessert features a golden oat crumble and is shown next to a baking dish and a mason jar filled with fresh cranberries on a rustic wooden surface. — Photo & recipe by Milk Glass Home & Kitchen

Crisp is such an iconic fall baking recipe with apples. When you add in fresh, tart cranberries it pairs so perfectly with the brown sugar and buttery crumble topping.

And if you live somewhere you can pick your own, or buy the cranberries at a local market or fair, even better.

Bake this homemade Cranberry Apple Crisp for a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving dessert, fall potluck or a random Wednesday when you’re craving a healthy sweet treat. I personally love to eat the leftover crisp for breakfast.

Get the recipe: Homemade Cranberry Apple Crisp

17. Spicy Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

A stack of soft ginger molasses cookies with the top cookie showing a gooey, moist center from a bite taken out. The cookies are golden-brown with a cake-like texture, surrounded by more cookies and festive decor in the blurred background. — Photo & recipe by My Rad Kitchen

These Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies hit all the right fall notes, bold spice, deep molasses flavor, and crisp sugar-crackled edges.

Soft in the center and full of warming spices, they’re the kind of cookie you crave with a steaming mug of your favorite hot beverage and a cozy sweater on cool days.

Simple to whip up and freezer-friendly too, they’re a year round staple in our kitchen.

Get the recipe: Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies

18. Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

A stack of three snickerdoodle cookie bars with a golden, slightly crisp top and dense, moist interior, placed on a wooden board. The warm lighting and rustic background add a cozy, homemade feel to the fall dessert. — Photo & recipe by Chocolate Moosey

If you missed it earlier, I was fan girling over all things snickerdoodle. They’re my favorite…Yes I needed to say that again LOL!

All the cinnamon-sugar goodness of a snickerdoodle, baked into thick, chewy bars, no rolling, chilling, or cream of tartar required. (What is cream of tartar anyway?!?!).

Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars skip the cream of tartar and uses ingredients you already have, for a shortcut treat that still brings the cozy fall flavor.

Bake, slice, and serve straight from the pan (or add cinnamon buttercream if you’re feeling fancy).

Get the recipe: Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars

19. Pear and Walnut Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

A slice of pear and walnut cream cheese coffee cake with a thick, crumbly streusel topping and creamy center, served on a white plate with scattered walnut pieces. The moist, spiced cake and visible chunks of pear make it a cozy option for fall baking ideas. — Photo & recipe by Liv’s Little Muffins

Juicy pears, cozy spices, and a creamy ribbon of cream cheese come together in this irresistible fall coffee cake.

Baked with crunchy walnuts and topped with a buttery streusel, it’s the kind of thing you’ll want with your morning tea, or for dessert right after dinner.

When it comes to fall baked desserts, Pear and Walnut Cream Cheese Coffee Cake makes using up your abundance of pears feel like a win.

Get the recipe: Pear and Walnut Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

20. Apple Crumble Bars

Close-up of a chewy apple crumble bar packed with tender apple chunks, cinnamon spice, and a golden oat topping. The warm, rustic texture makes it an inviting treat perfect for fall baking apple recipes. — Photo & recipe by Lemons and Zest

These Apple Crumble Bars are my go-to when I want something quick, warm, and apple-y (is that even a word?)

Each square is chewy, crumbly, and loaded with sweet, spiced apples.

When you add in the fact the crust and topping come from the same easy oat mixture making less work for you, with all the same flavors, it may just become your new favorite apple dessert.

Get the recipe: Apple Crumble Bars

Final Thoughts: Easy Fall Baking Ideas

Whether you’re craving cozy apple desserts, easy fall pumpkin treats, or just love trying new fall baked goods recipes, there’s something here to keep your oven busy all season long.

From sweet breads & fall cookies to spiced bars and everything in between, these baked treats bring all the cozy vibes we wait for all year.

So grab your apron, turn up the oven, and bake your way through the best flavors of fall!