20+ Cozy Fall Cookies That Will Make You Forget About Pie

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It’s that time of year again when cool weather means easy fall treats are calling your name.

Fall is my favorite baking season, hands down. As a the defacto cookie queen in our household, mom of three, and the unofficial dessert coordinator for every school & family event, I’ve tested my fair share of cookies over the years.

These are the 20+ best fall cookies recipes we come back to again and again for bake sales, Thanksgiving desserts, cozy weekends, and potlucks.

Whether you’re after chewy, frosted, pumpkin spiced, or something cute for the kids, these cookie recipes brings all the fall flavors and fun to your kitchen.

I’ve included nostalgic family favorites, a couple of no bake cookie recipes and a few creative twists on classic fall treats to keep things interesting.

So grab your apron, cue up that fall playlist, and let’s get baking, because cookies are always a good idea.

Collage of fall themed cookies including pumpkin-shaped sandwich cookies, pecan-topped cookies, cinnamon sugar cookie sandwiches, no-bake oatmeal chocolate clusters, apple spice cookies with icing, caramel heart cutout cookies, turtle-shaped pecan cookies with chocolate tops, monster eye chocolate cookies, and frosted oatmeal cookies

1. S’mores Pumpkin Cookies

A white plate holds a batch of soft, orange-hued cookies filled with chocolate chips and melty marshmallows. Behind the plate, small bowls of mini marshmallows and chocolate chips hint at the ingredients, along with a green cloth and a decorative orange pumpkin. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

My two fall favorites collide in these chewy Pumpkin S’mores Cookies that deliver cozy spice, gooey marshmallows, and sweet graham crunch in every bite.

Quick to make and hard to resist, they’re the ultimate pumpkin cookie recipe for Halloween parties, bake sales, or chilly movie nights.

Craving comfort? These cookies bring campfire vibes and fall flavors straight to your kitchen. And I find they’re the perfect size for little hands, for on the go snacks too.

Get the recipe: S’mores Pumpkin Cookies

2. Soft Apple Cookies (Homemade Apple Softies)

A round woven basket lined with parchment paper holds a batch of golden brown cookies drizzled with white icing. The cookies sit on a festive fall napkin with orange and polka dot accents, and fresh green apples in the background hint at seasonal flavors like apple or spice. — Photo & recipe by Beyond Kimchee

If you’re looking for easy fall cookies that actually have an apple taste, these are it!

These Soft Apple Cookies are made with both fresh and dried apples, plus a touch of apple jelly to amp up the fruity flavor. I love their tender, cake-like texture and hint of cinnamon, plus they’re super easy to make when I get those sweet cravings. Fast and delicious.

Bite into one and you’ll taste real apple in every soft, chewy, cozy bite.

Get the recipe: Soft Apple Cookies (Homemade Apple Softies)

🍁 Also try our other favorite autumn baked treats like these iced pumpkin walnut muffins or these fun apple struesel cheesecake bars and Easy Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake, or the best handheld apple crisp cheesecake bites around.

3. Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Three soft, golden-brown cinnamon roll cookies are stacked on a marble surface, each generously drizzled with white icing. One cookie has a bite taken out, revealing a swirl of cinnamon filling, with cinnamon sticks and a cooling rack — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

Soft pumpkin spiced dough swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon makes these cookies taste like your favorite fall morning treat.

With every bite of this pumpkin cinnamon roll cookie recipe, you get cozy spices, sweet maple glaze, and just the right amount of chew.

Make them for a fall potluck or treat yourself with a cup of coffee and a cozy sweater. I approve of eating more than one at a time…..no regrets here.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Collage of fall cookie recipes with text overlay that reads “Easy Fall Cookie Treats for a Crowd.” The image features cinnamon sugar cookie sandwiches, maple leaf sugar cookies, pecan-topped cookies, and heart-shaped caramel cookies.

4. Butter Pecan Cookies

A white plate is stacked with soft brown cookies topped with whole pecans and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt. The cookies have a golden, slightly chewy texture and are generously packed with chopped pecans, perfect for a cozy fall dessert. — Photo & recipe by I Heart Naptime

Brown butter and toasted pecans make these cookies rich, nutty, and impossible to stop eating.

This butter pecan cookie recipe comes together fast with pantry basics in under 30 minutes, which I find helpful when I’m rushing around to do ALL the things Fall season brings.

They’re the kind of treat you bake “just because”… and suddenly they’re gone, and you wish you had baked a double batch.

Get the recipe: Butter Pecan Cookies

5. Pear Thumbprint Cookies

A baking sheet lined with parchment paper displays a dozen thumbprint cookies filled with a glossy dark pear butter. Surrounded by fall leaves, pears, and a jar of homemade preserves, the rustic setting emphasizes the seasonal charm of fall baked goods. — Photo & recipe by Milk Glass Home

These thumbprint cookies highlight pear butter in the best way, sweet, spiced, and caramelized right in the center.

You’ll love how the tender cookie base holds up to that thick, chewy thumbprint without falling apart.

Whether you’re baking for the holidays or just using up a jar of pear butter, this one’s a keeper. I also sub out the pear butter for apple butter in a pinch and they’re just as good. We love bringing these as simple Thanksgiving school treats for kids as well.

Get the recipe: Pear Thumbprint Cookies

9. Cute Pumpkin Oreo Treats

Round orange sandwich cookies decorated to look like pumpkins, with green icing vines and a small pretzel stick as the stem. The cookies are arranged on a white plate. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

No baking, no stress, just Oreos, pretzels, and candy melts transformed into the cutest little pumpkin treats around.

They’re the pick of the patch for Halloween snack tables, classroom parties, and fall bake sales.

Silly, sweet, and kid-approved, this one’s all about fun over fancy.

Get the recipe: Cute Pumpkin Oreo Treats

7. Snappy Turtle Cookies

Turtle-shaped cookies made with a base of pecan halves, topped with a round cookie and a swirl of glossy chocolate frosting. — Photo & recipe by Our Love Language Is Food

A maple cookie base, pecan “legs,” and a glossy chocolate “shell” turn these vintage treats into the most charming turtles on the tray.

A nostalgic family recipe, they’re fun to make with kids and add a playful twist to any fall or holiday cookie spread.

Who could resist these sweet treats? I know I couldn’t.

Get the recipe: Snappy Turtle Cookies

8. Peanut Butter Snowballs

Powdered sugar-coated cookie balls are arranged in pink and white paper cups on a wooden board. The soft, crumbly texture and snowy finish suggest they are melt-in-your-mouth treats, perfect for holiday or fall dessert tables. — Photo & recipe by Packed for Life

Creamy peanut butter & graham cracker center rolled in powdered sugar are the perfect no bake treat.

These peanut butter snowballs are just one of those recipes I make year round, for every occasion, or even a random Thursday because my family’s craving something sweet and peanut buttery.

To make it more festive for a Fall cookie tray or holiday feast, I just switch out the cupcake liners.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Snowballs

9. Salted Caramel Snickerdoodles

Soft cinnamon cookies with heart-shaped cutouts are filled with gooey caramel and sprinkled with flaky sea salt, arranged on parchment paper. — Photo & recipe by XOXO Bella

Your snickerdoodles just got an amazingly delicious upgrade.

I didn’t think snickerdoodles could get any better (they’re my absolute favorite cookie), but when you take the soft, cinnamon cookie and fill it with a heart-shaped pool of rich, brown butter caramel, they just melt in your mouth.

The ultimate fall treats.

I dare you to try and eat only one!

Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Snickerdoodles

10. Iced Chai Sugar Cookies

Soft chai sugar cookies topped with a smooth cinnamon glaze are arranged on a cooling rack, with a few placed on a marble countertop. A bitten cookie and cinnamon sticks nearby. — Photo & recipe by The Toasty Kitchen

Soft sugar cookies meet cozy chai spices and a cinnamon glaze in this fall-ready treat inspired by Taylor Swift’s famous baked treat.

I’ve made them for cozy afternoons, fall cookie trays, and yes, even while listening to my daughter’s favorite Shake It Off in the background.

They’ve got that warm-spiced, just-one-more kind of vibe, and come together with pantry basics and a swirl of cinnamon icing.

Get the recipe: Iced Chai Sugar Cookies

11. Cookies from Devil’s Food Cake Mix

Chocolate cookies with a cracked surface are decorated with candy eyeballs in various sizes, giving them a fun and spooky monster-like appearance. The cookies are arranged on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. — Photo & recipe by My Rad Kitchen

This shortcut cookie hack starts with a box of devil’s food cake mix and ends with fudgy, double-chocolate cookies in under 15 minutes.

We love adding the candy eyeballs for Halloween party desserts, but honestly, they’re fun any time you want a cute dessert.

Minimal effort, maximum chocolate, and just spooky enough to make the kids giggle mid-bite.

Get the recipe: Cookies from Devil’s Food Cake Mix

12. Maple Pecan Cookies

A stack of round, golden shortbread cookies with chopped pecans is topped with a glossy vanilla glaze. The cookies rest on a cooling rack, showcasing their crumbly texture and rich, buttery layers. — Photo & recipe by Grits and Gouda

Maple and Pecan are such a classic flavor combo. When you add in a shortbread cookie base made with butter, maple syrup and brown sugar, it’s even more divine.

It’s a slice and bake cookie recipe you can keep on hand in the feeezer for anytime you need a quick sweet treat or Fall snack.

Get the recipe: Maple Pecan Cookies

🍁 Also check out these yummy Fall Finger Food Desserts and Easy Fall Baking Recipes, or these Quick Bake Sale Treats for Fall.

13. Pignoli Cookies

Round cookies coated in golden pine nuts are fall inspired desserts arranged on a white platter, with a few scattered nuts adding texture to the scene. — Photo & recipe by Little Nonni

Soft almond cookies rolled in buttery pine nuts? Southern Italy knew what it was doing.

I was hooked from the first bite, chewy in the center, golden and toasty on the outside, and surprisingly easy to make at home.

These are the kind of cookies that make you feel like you should be sipping espresso on a tiny balcony in Sicily.

Get the recipe: Pignoli Cookies

14. Candy Corn Pinwheel Cookies

A hand holds a colorful pinwheel cookie with bright yellow, orange, and white swirls, showing a soft, crumbly texture inside. More of the vibrant cookies are arranged on a white plate over a festive orange plaid napkin. — Photo & recipe by Rose Bakes

These bright swirl cookies bring all the candy corn vibes, without actually having to eat candy corn (cause if you’re like me, they’re not my favorite Halloween candy by far).

They’re made with simple sugar cookie dough, tinted in those classic yellow, orange, and white stripes for the ultimate snack tray moment.

Whether it’s a class party or a post-school treat, these cookies totally steal the spotlight like the lead in a spooky musical. You don’t even need to wait until Halloween to make them!

Get the recipe: Candy Corn Pinwheel Cookies

15. Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies

A stack of four thick, chewy cookies made with oats, chocolate chips, pumpkin and a dark, rich batter sits against a blurred background of pumpkins. — Photo & recipe by Our Zesty Life

These flourless chocolate pumpkin cookies walk the line between cozy fall treat and secretly healthy snack, and we’re not mad about it.

Soft, cake-like, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they double as an after-school treat or a quick grab-and-go breakfast.

Loaded with oats, cocoa, and pumpkin spice, they just might earn a spot on your best fall cookies list (especially when you stash a few in the freezer for emergencies).

Get the recipe: Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cookies

16. Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

Soft sandwich cookies coated in cinnamon sugar are filled with a layer of white frosting and stacked on a cooling rack. The warm, golden color and visible cinnamon sticks evoke cozy, spiced flavors, making them easy apple cider desserts. — Photo & recipe by Zen and Honey

Soft apple-spiced cookies filled with cream cheese frosting? Yes, please, especially after a big Thanksgiving dinner.

We like to serve these alongside our more traditional pumpkin pie, when we want something handheld, cozy, and a little unexpected.

They taste like everything we love about fall, apple cider, cinnamon sugar, and that post-feast “just one more bite” moment.

Get the recipe: Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

17. Graham Cracker Cranberry Cookies

A tall stack of golden oatmeal cookies studded with dried cranberries and possibly white chocolate chips rests on a cooling rack. — Photo & recipe by Cinnamon Schtick

This unexpected trio, graham cracker crumbs, dried cranberries, and a hint of coconut totally surprised me in the best way.

They’re chewy, and just different enough to stand out on your fall cookie tray.

Sometimes the best fall cookies aren’t the ones you plan… they’re the ones that come from experimenting and tossing what you have in the bowl and trusting your taste buds.

Get the recipe: Graham Cracker Cranberry Cookies

18. Maple Walnut Cut Out Cookies

Maple leaf-shaped shortbread cookies coated with coarse sugar are arranged in a ceramic bowl lined with a striped cloth. A few cookies are placed outside the bowl on a dark surface. — Photo & recipe by Beyond Kimchee

These buttery maple cutouts have a nutty crunch and sparkle of coarse sugar that makes them feel extra special on a chilly fall day.

I love making them with my kids using leaf-shaped cutters, though squares work just fine when cookie cutters mysteriously vanish (again).

They’re a sweet little way to slow down, share something homemade, and add a touch of calm to a busy season. Cute enough for gifts, bake sales or Fall potluck events too.

Get the recipe: Maple Walnut Cut Out Cookies

19. Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies

A stack of soft molasses cookie sandwiches is shown with creamy filling layered between the chewy, spiced cookies. The cookies are split in half to reveal their moist texture and smooth center, perfect for a cozy fall treat. — Photo & recipe by Maria’s Mixing Bowl

Warm spices, a touch of molasses, and a creamy coffee icing centre give these cookies serious holiday latte vibes.

They’re soft, sweet, and just fancy enough to feel festive for any fall or winter occasion.

If your kitchen smells like cinnamon and gingerbread while these bake, you’re doing the season right. Just grab a pair of warm socks, a good book and some of these yummy treats, and you’ll be all set!

Get the recipe: Soft Gingerbread Latte Cookies

20. Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Soft pumpkin oatmeal cookies topped with swirls of creamy white frosting and a dusting of cinnamon are arranged on a baking sheet. — Photo & recipe by Modern Honey

These soft, spiced cookies with cream cheese frosting taste like something your grandma would serve with a warm mug of tea and a side of good advice.

They’ve got that chewy texture you wish every pumpkin cookie had, thanks to just the right mix of oats, butter and flour.

Whether you bake them for a cozy weekend treat or your Thanksgiving dessert tray, these fall flavored cookies are basically autumn’s answer to “treat yourself” and yes, they absolutely count as breakfast.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

21. Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies

A batch of golden-brown cookies with a crackled surface and a coating of cinnamon sugar rests on a cooling rack. Their warm color and texture suggest a soft pumpkin fall recipe. — Photo & recipe by The Pyper’s Kitchen

While I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin spice latte drinks (shocking I know), but when you mix all those flavors up into a buttery cookie, I’ll always say Yes please!

Chewy, spiced with pumpkin pie spice, and little kick from the espresso it’s a snickerdoodlish cookie with a fun twist.

A fun addition to your fall baking this year.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookie

Final Thoughts: Easy Fall Cookies Recipes

I hope this list gave you all the cozy fall cookie ideas you need to kick off baking season.

From spiced chai cookies and apple cider whoopie pies, to chewy fall pumpkin cookies and festive treats for parties, there’s something here for all ages to enjoy.

Whether you’re baking for a potluck, packing school lunches, or just enjoying a quiet fall afternoon with your favorite sweater and a warm drink, these fall inspired cookies are sure to bring joy.

I love keeping a stash of dough in the freezer for those last-minute cookie cravings (or surprise guests). So preheat that oven, grab your mixing bowl, and let the scent of cinnamon, maple, and pumpkin fill your kitchen. Fall baking bliss starts now.