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.
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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