20+ Fall Finger Food Desserts That Will Wow Every Crowd
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Fall baking is in full swing, and there’s nothing better than easy fall finger food desserts that you can grab and enjoy.
Whether you’re hosting a harvest party, planning a cozy weekend in, or just love baking treats with your kids, these bite-sized, mini fall desserts bring all the seasonal flavor without the fuss.
From spiced cookies and mini pies to caramel apple bites and pumpkin-filled goodies, each recipe in this collection is simple to make, fun to share, and full of warm, cozy vibes.
As a home cook, mom of three, and our family’s party planner / baker, I can say with confidence, they’re crowd-pleasers. So get ready to fill your kitchen with cinnamon, pecan, apple, pumpkin-scented joy and serve up treats that celebrate fall one delicious bite at a time.
1. Mini Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bites
These mini apple crumble cheesecake bites are made for fall parties.
Each one layers smooth cheesecake, spiced apples, and crunchy oat crumble into a no-mess, handheld treat.
They’re simple to prep ahead and guaranteed to disappear fast. I always have to make a double or triple batch if I want some left over for home the next day.
Get the recipe: Mini Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bites
2. Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies are a cozy twist on two fall classics, soft pumpkin cookies and cinnamon rolls in one cozy fall finger food treat.
They make tasty additions to fall parties, bake sales, casual get-togethers, or those random Tuesday cravings.
Stash a batch of dough in the freezer and you’ll always be ready with easy fall desserts your kids (and you) will love.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies
3. Cranberry Tartlets
These mini cranberry tartlets are an elegant way to add a sweet flair to your fall dessert table in a mini fall desserts size.
Silky cranberry curd and buttery crust come together for a treat that tastes as impressive as it looks. I love the balance of sweet and tarteness, which is something I often crave in my desserts.
Make them ahead, add a few festive garnishes, and watch your guests assume they came straight from a bakery.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Tartlets
4. Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the kind of cozy treat that tastes like fall in every bite, creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a crunchy oat topping all drizzled with caramel.
They come together easier than you’d think and hold their own for cozy gatherings from Thanksgiving to weekend potlucks.
Baked with childhood memories and crisp apples in mind, this layered dessert is sweet, nostalgic, and seriously hard to resist. Plus they make my list of favorite fall apple desserts.
Get the recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Also try our favorite fall baking recipes, these quick and easy Fall bake sale treats or this decadent pumpkin spice cheesecake. Or if you’re looking for something more in the Halloween vibe these Easy Oreo Bats & Spiders or creepy cute Nutter Butter Mummies are so good they’re scary!
5. Fall Dipped Pretzels
Fall finger foods don’t get easier or tastier than these chocolate covered pretzel rods.
Dipped in creamy milk chocolate and finished with either colorful fall sprinkles or Reese’s Pieces with peanut butter drizzle, they bring that sweet-salty magic everyone craves.
No oven required, just a few minutes of melting and dipping, and you’ve got a dessert that’s easy to share at parties, potlucks, or family nights.
Bite-sized, festive, and fun, they’re the ultimate grab-and-go fall treat.
Get the recipe: Fall Dipped Pretzels
6. Easy Pumpkin Walnut Muffins
Pumpkin spice meets cozy muffin, in these soft, nutty Pumpkin Walnut Muffins.
When I’m going for a dessert vibe adding the icing is a must, and takes it from “just a muffin” as my kids say, to an almost cupcake. A delightful blend between healthy and a sweet treat.
Plus you can whip up a huge batch in no time, making it super easy for a crowd.
Try more of our favorite easy pumpkin dessert ideas.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Walnut Muffins.
7. Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls With Maple Cream Cheese Icing
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Icing are our favorite way to warm up on cool days, soft, rich, and totally irresistible.
The pumpkin keeps the rolls pillowy, while that maple icing? Let’s just say skipping it once caused a minor household rebellion.
They taste bakery level fancy but come together surprisingly fast, which means I usually double the batch… and still never have leftovers.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
8. Mini Puff Pastry Apple Pies
Mini Puff Pastry Apple Pies bring all the cozy vibes of Dutch apple pie, minus the fuss of rolling out dough.
Which is golden in my world. I love flaky crusts, but hate making the dough. I still do it begrudgingly (lol!). So this easy fall recipe is such a great compromise.
Baked in a muffin tin with buttery pre-made puff pastry, warm spiced apples, and cinnamon crumble, these cuties are ready in just 30 minutes.
Great for sharing at gatherings or when you’re craving apple pie without the rolling pin drama.
Get the recipe: Mini Puff Pastry Apple Pies
⭐️ You may also like our other favorite fall desserts, or these fun Halloween nutter butter mummies
9. Apple Pretzel Bites
Apple Pretzel Bites are the ultimate salty-sweet mashup with juicy apples, creamy caramel, chocolate drizzle, and a crunchy pretzel base.
They come together in minutes with just five ingredients and make a fun treat for fall parties, after-school snacks, or weekend nibbling.
The apple + caramel combo just feels right when the air turns crisp and the leaves turn gold.
Get the recipe: Apple Pretzel Bites
10. Cute Turkey Oreo Cookies
Turkey Oreo Cookies are an easy and fun Fall cookie to make when you’re short on time or want an extra cute, kid approved snack.
All you need is some oreo cookies, candy for the faces and tail feathers, and icing, for a truly fun snack you can make in just 20 minutes.
Everyone will be sure to gobble up these treats.
Get the recipe: Cute Turkey Oreo Cookies
11. Easy Pecan Shortbread Cookies
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 huge batches of the dough, so you’ll always have cookies ready to bake all season long.
They’re also a crowd pleasing cookie for fall parties, easy Thanksgiving desserts, or potlucks during the festive season.
Get the recipe: Easy Pecan Shortbread
12. S’mores Pumpkin Cookies
S’mores Pumpkin Cookies bring all the flavors of fall and campfire nights into one gooey bite-sized treat.
Soft pumpkin-spiced cookies meet melted chocolate, toasted marshmallows, and graham cracker crunch in this sweet mashup.
Bake a batch for Halloween, bake sales, or your next movie night, just don’t expect leftovers.
Get the recipe: S’mores Pumpkin Cookies
13. Baked Apple Dip
This cozy Baked Apple Dip is everything you love about apple pie in dip form, making it one of the best fall finger food desserts out there.
With warm spices, creamy texture, and a buttery streusel topping, it’s perfect for dipping and sharing.
Ready in minutes, it’s a go-to for quick apple desserts that still impress.
Get the recipe: Baked Apple Dip
14. Pumpkin Dipped Oreo Treats
These No Bake Pumpkin Oreo Treats transform basic ingredients, oreos, candy melts, pretzels and a little fall flair, into adorable pumpkin-shaped goodies.
We’ve whipped them up for Halloween parties, school events, and just-for-fun kitchen chaos with the kids (yes, things get messy, and yes, we love it). They also look super cute on fall charcuterie boards or fall cookie trays.
They’re festive, fun to make, and tend to vanish before they even hit the serving plate in our household ( i have to hide them away in my secret spot).
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Oreo Treats
15. Cinnamon Cupcakes
Warm spices, cinnamon sugar swirls, and a dreamy layer of frosting, these cinnamon cupcakes taste like fall.
With a few clever upgrades to cake mix, these moist cupcakes taste like they came straight from scratch.
If you’re team cinnamon, go ahead and make a double batch—you won’t regret it.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Cupcakes
16. Pecan Tarts
Mini Pecan Tarts serve up all the sweet, gooey goodness of pecan pie in a buttery, bite-size shell.
Straight from a mom’s recipe binder, these little gems have been a holiday family tradition for years, and taste just like the one’s my Grandma used to make.
Whether you call them tassies or tarts, they’re a sweet way to add a nostalgic touch to your fall dessert board.
Get the recipe: Pecan Tarts
17. Gooey Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
This one’s for the kid in all of us!
Rice Krispie treats are a classic, all year round, but when you make them with pumpkin spice, you get these Gooey Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats all ages will adore.
All your favorite gooey marshmallow, buttery taste, with a kick of fall spices, and a drizzle of white chocolate turn an ordinary treat into a new favorite autumn snack.
Get the recipe: Gooey Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
18. Brie and Pear Puff Pastry Bites
Brie and pear puff pastry bites combine buttery layers, ripe pears, creamy brie, and a touch of honey for a sweet-salty bite that tastes so elegant.
In ancient Europe, pear trees were planted to celebrate love, beauty, and new beginnings, so it’s no wonder these treats feel a little extra special.
Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re an easy way to bring a bit of history (and a lot of flavor) to your fall dessert cups.
Get the recipe: Brie and Pear Puff Pastry Bites
19. Brown Sugar Brownies
Brown Sugar Brownies have chewy centers, crisp edges, and a rich caramel flavor that makes blondie lovers swoon.
This no-fuss recipe skips the usual butter-sugar creaming and still delivers the texture and taste you’re looking for in a brownie.
They’re a fall favorite in my kitchen, easy to share, as I do believe you can never go wrong with a little chocolate in your life.
Get the recipe: Brown Sugar Brownies
20. No Bake Chai Cheesecake Bars
No-bake chai cheesecake bars bring together creamy filling, cozy spices, a buttery graham crust, and a drizzle of cinnamon caramel that takes them over the top.
No oven, no water bath—just chill, slice, and serve up some serious fall dessert dessert bar energy. Made ahead and spiced just right, these bars are proof that easy can still feel a little fancy.
Get the recipe: No Bake Chai Cheesecake Bars
21. Amish Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Does anybody else smile and giggle when they hear “whoopie pies?” No, just me?!?!
Amish Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are soft pumpkin-spiced cookie sandwiches stuffed with creamy filling, and yes, they taste as fun as their name sounds.
The original whoopie pie comes from Amish kitchens, where they were known for bringing “whoopie!”-level excitement to lunchboxes.
With warm spices, pumpkin puree, and a tangy cream cheese center, these hand-held treats are basically fall joy in dessert form.
Get the recipe: Amish Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
22. Apple Pie Cupcakes
Apple Pie Cupcakes blend warm fall flavors with fluffy vanilla cake, spiced apple filling, and a swirl of cinnamon buttercream.
They’re semi-homemade, easy to make, and taste like something straight from Grandma’s kitchen (with a shortcut or two).
Bring a batch to your next gathering or enjoy with coffee. They’re sweet, nostalgic, and totally worth the hype.
Get the recipe: Apple Pie Cupcakes
23. Pumpkin Cut-Out Cookies
Pumpkin Cut-Out Cookies take classic sugar cookies and give them a fun fall makeover with festive shapes and colorful icing. These cookies bring back such fond memories of my mom making us kids treats for school, and home in cooler weather.
Whether you go with buttercream, royal icing, or a maple-spiced frosting, (we’re team maple frosting here!) these soft cookies are easy to decorate and even easier to eat.
Use pumpkin cutters for a cute seasonal twist, or mix it up with ghosts, leaves, or whatever your cookie heart desires.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cut-Out Cookies
24. Cranberry White Chocolate Crumb Bars
Cranberry White Chocolate Crumb Bars start with a buttery sugar cookie base, get topped with tangy cranberry sauce, and finish with a creamy white chocolate drizzle.
They’re an easy win for holiday baking, especially when you’ve got leftover cranberry sauce hanging out in the fridge.
Tart meets sweet in every bite, making these bars a must-bake when cranberry season rolls around.
Get the recipe: Cranberry White Chocolate Crumb Bars
25. Chewy Apple Cinnamon Cookies
Chewy Apple Cinnamon Cookies bring all the warm pie flavors, spice, sweetness, and a hint of apple, in one soft, bite sizes treat.
Made with applesauce (no peeling required!) and loaded with white chocolate chips, they’re ridiculously easy to whip up.
If fall had a signature cookie, this would be it, comforting, cozy, and impossible to stop at just one.
Get the recipe: Chewy Apple Cinnamon Cookies
26. Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Pumpkin Pie Cookies turn classic pie into cute cinnamon sugar cookie cups, filled with creamy pumpkin and topped with real whipped cream.
They’re festive, fun to bake, and way easier to serve than slicing into a full pie. Ther perfect fall mini desserts for a crowd!
One bite, and you’ll start wondering why you ever bothered with a pie plate in the first place
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Cookies
27. Pecan Pie Bark
Pecan Pie Bark layers crunchy graham crackers, buttery toffee, and toasted pecans into one seriously craveable treat.
It’s made in a 13×9 pan, skips the candy thermometer, and uses a secret ingredient for that smooth, non-grainy finish.
Think pecan pie meets English toffee—only easier, quicker, and way more snackable
Get the recipe: Pecan Pie Bark
Final Thoughts: 20+ Mini Fall Desserts
Whether you’re baking for a Thanksgiving crowd, a fall bake sale, or a cozy weekend at home, these easy mini fall desserts bring big seasonal flavor in bite-sized form.
From cookies and bars to no-bake treats and pie-inspired bites, these fall finger foods with pumpkin, cinnamon, apple, and pecan flavors are simple to make and even easier to share.
They’re just the thing for classroom parties, family gatherings, or when you need a last-minute sweet that looks like you planned ahead.
With so many fun, festive options to choose from, you’re sure to find a few new favorites to add to your fall dessert lineup.
So grab your apron and embrace the season, these sweet treats are ready to impress, and forks are optional!
