Throughout the fall months, I will take pretty much any excuse I can get to crank up the oven and bake some delectable autumn-inspired treat. Heading to a tailgate in my college town? You bet I’m whipping up a pan of pumpkin bars to bring with me. Having the gals over for a wine night? I’m obviously going to need a plate of pumpkin cookies for that. There are simply too many delicious fall dessert recipes out there—not taking full advantage of them would be a disservice to myself and those around me.
because periods CAN suck less
All this to say: I’m not messing around when it comes to fall baking this year. So to inspire you to follow my lead, I’ve rounded up 14 of the warmest, coziest fall dessert recipes I could find. Trust me—you’re going to want to have a batch of these on standby from now until Christmas.
1. Caramel Apple Crumb Bars
Source: Celebrating Sweets
2. Maple Pecan Snickerdoodles
Source: Sally’s Baking Addiction
3. Pumpkin Fudge
Source: Sugar Spun Run
4. S’mores Bars
Source: The Salty Marshmallow
5. Pumpkin Bars
Source: Sally’s Baking Addiction
6. Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts
Source: Half-Baked Harvest
7. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups
Source: Love Life and Sugar
8. Vegan Caramel Apple Slices
Source: Rachl Mansfield
9. Pumpkin Cookies
Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
10. Maple Pumpkin Butter Bars
Source: Half-Baked Harvest
11. Apple Cake
Source: The Salty Marshmallow
12. Oatmeal Fig Bars
Source: Sally’s Baking Addiction
13. Pumpkin Fritters
Source: Grandbaby Cakes
14. Cinnamon Chai Coffee Cake
Source: A Classic Twist
