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65+ Best Fall Baking Recipes

Dec 2, 2024 · Last updated: Dec 12, 2024 by Rita · This post contains paid affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Best Fall Baking Recipe Collection.

These are the best fall baking recipes I've ever tried! I've included all the fall favorite tastes, both sweet and savory. From apple, pumpkin, and cinnamon to chocolate and cranberry flavors, there's something for everyone!

Best Fall Baking Recipe Collection.

Fall Baking Recipe Ideas

I've got you covered whether you're after cookies, cupcakes, tarts, desserts, or pies. I love perusing the net for tasty fall inspiration, and I'm sharing a bank of baking ideas with you here.

While we are on the topic of recipes, check out this round-up of Christmas cookies!

For savory flavors, scroll down below 🙂

Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe With Glaze

The best cranberry orange bread recipe with glaze - is the best Christmas gift! Moist, tender, and soft, this cranberry bread with orange glaze is a combination of sweet and tangy delight. The glaze drizzles down the cranberry orange bread, and its aroma makes your kitchen smell like bakery; this cranberry orange loaf is a treat to all your senses, quite literally!
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Cranberry Orange Bread Recipe With Glaze

No Chill Gingerbread Cookies

These No Chill Gingerbread Cookies are the best Christmas Cookies. They are a hassle free and the dough comes together quickly without any chilling time. The flavor of these gingerbread cookies is unbelievably rich and buttery, these are perfectly spiced and hold their shape well.
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a stack of No Chill Gingerbread Cookies

Cream Cheese Christmas Spritz Cookies Recipe

Christmas spritz cookies is a long-standing tradition in many households during the holiday season! These classic spritz cookies are buttery and soft, made with cream cheese and formed into all kinds of shapes using a spritz cookie press.
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Cream Cheese Christmas Spritz Cookies Recipe

Skillet Apple Cobbler With Fresh Apples

Gluten-free apple cobbler is the best and everyone’s favorite fall dessert every year. Made with delicious fried apples with cinnamon, and a fluffy cake-like topping that is simply irresistible. I highly recommend serving this apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
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Skillet Apple Cobbler With Fresh Apples

Fried Apples With Cinnamon

A delicious recipe for fried apples with cinnamon made the old-fashioned way just like we love it. Great to use in your favorite sweet or savory recipes and simply enjoyed on its own with a scoop of ice cream.
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Fried Apples With Cinnamon

How To Make Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

The ultimate cinnamon rolls! They're big, fluffy, and irresistibly delicious with my homemade cream cheese icing. Once you try this recipe, you won't go back. You can make them overnight, prep ahead, or freeze for later enjoyment.
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cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll

Creating a more decadent pumpkin cheesecake roll is easy with freshly homemade or canned pumpkin puree, cream cheese mixture, and a prepared jelly roll pan! This easy pumpkin roll is a classic pumpkin cake that’s baked in a 15-inch jelly roll pan, slathered with sweet cream cheese filling, and then rerolled to be chilled to set. The perfect recipe for this pumpkin season.
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a stack of carrot cake roll slices

Honey Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese

These juicy roasted pears with blue cheese, walnuts, and honey are a delicious and elegant appetizer. Perfectly roasted, they offer a sweet-savory flavor that's sure to impress your guests.
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Roasted pears with honey and blue cheese.

Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake With Glaze

This Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake is our family favorite recipe to enjoy during holidays and all year round. This pumpkin cake is tender, fluffy, and moist with a delicate crumb. Topped with orange glaze and holiday sprinkles makes it is perfect for any occasion.
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Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

Roasted Butternut Squash Casserole With Cranberries And Apples

This Butternut Squash Casserole is the perfect holiday side dish - it’s ridiculously simple to make, delicious, and perfect for the holidays! Let your Thanksgiving dinner be worry-free and enjoy an easy yet flavorful casserole.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Casserole With Cranberries And Apples

Rustic Apple Galette With Caramel Sauce

This Rustic Apple Galette recipe is flawless in every way, it has buttery and flaky crust and juicy cinnamon dusted apples. Served with tangy caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream that melt in your mouth.
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apple galette slice with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

Pumpkin Muffins With Cranberries

These cranberry pumpkin muffins use Libby's pumpkin puree, tart cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and warm spices - perfect for the fall season or as the perfect pumpkin muffin treat any time of year! Enjoy these pumpkin cranberry muffins for breakfast with plain yogurt or as an afternoon snack.
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a stack of Pumpkin Muffins With Cranberries

Rice Flour Pumpkin Cookies With Chocolate Chips (No Eggs)

It's pumpkin season! Savor the essence of autumn with these gluten-free, egg-free easy pumpkin cookies, combining the chewiness of chocolate chip cookies with a soft, cakey texture. Made without eggs but with real pumpkin puree, rice flour, and butter, they offer a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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a stack of pumpkin cookies with mini chocolate chips.

Air Fryer Apple Pie Baked Apples

Savor all the apple pie goodness in one easy air fryer dessert recipe! The sweet cinnamon filling, warm apples, and buttery pie crust – baked right into an apple. These air fryer baked apples are the perfect dessert for the fall season that everyone will love.
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Air Fryer Apple Pie Baked Apples

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Try this easy pumpkin cookie recipe for soft, chewy pumpkin spice cookies! With just a few ingredients, they’re a delightful fall dessert everyone will love.
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pumpkin pie cookies with glaze.

Gluten Free Apple Scones

These moist and crumbly Apple Scones are easy teatime snacks made of fresh apples flavored with cinnamon and vanilla.
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Gluten Free Apple Scones

Old Fashioned Baked Apples

Enjoy these Old-Fashioned Baked Apples, featuring warm spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, providing an easier yet equally satisfying dessert or snack, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Old Fashioned Baked Apples

Pumpkin Jam (With Coconut)

This homemade Pumpkin Jam combines the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with the rich, tropical creaminess of coconut. It is an easy, 5-ingredient recipe!
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Pumpkin Jam (With Coconut)

Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Discover our Recipe for Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Icing—a fall favorite that’s perfect for family gathering. Easy and budget-friendly.
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Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Mini Pumpkin Pies

As the leaves fall and a crisp breeze fills the air, autumn is here. Embrace the flavors of the season with our easy mini pumpkin pies. These delicious bite-sized treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and celebrating this magical time of year.
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VEGAN PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE

This Vegan Pumpkin Spice Cake recipe is soft, packed with spices and delicious all while being eggless and dairy-free! It's the perfect Autumn cake for any celebration.
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Creamy Pumpkin Mousse

As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, fall has arrived in all its glory. Embrace this cozy season with a delectable dessert that embodies autumn flavors: creamy pumpkin mousse topped with velvety maple whipped cream.
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Apple Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe

Apple cinnamon coffee cake is soft and moist with fresh apples and an irresistible crumb topping! It's the type of apple cake that you can enjoy for a special breakfast with a hot cup of coffee or serve as a treat throughout apple season with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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sliced apple streusel bread with icing

3 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread

Yes, you read that right , this is a 3 ingredient pumpkin bread! We use spiced cake mix, pumpkin puree, and eggs to create a moist, flavorful loaf bursting with pumpkin spice flavor.
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Monkey Bread Muffins Recipe

These Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Muffins are a total hit! Perfect for breakfast or anytime indulgence, they're super easy to make and incredibly addictive. Plus, with only 6 ingredients and store-bought biscuit dough, they're a cinch to whip up!
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frosted monkey bread muffins.

Pumpkin Bread With Streusel Topping

It's that time of the year again when all kinds of pumpkin recipes start to surface. One of my favorite treats during the fall season is moist pumpkin bread! This easy pumpkin bread recipe is topped with a delicious streusel topping, turning classic pumpkin bread into a gourmet dessert bread.
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Pumpkin Bread With Streusel Topping

Cranberry Pear Sugar Cookie Crumble

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with this cranberry pear sugar cookie crumble. The crumble topping, crafted from a sugar cookie mix, adds a delightful twist to the classic combo of tart cranberries and juicy pears, making every bite a warm and comforting treat.
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Cranberry Banana Bread

Moist banana bread with slightly tart, fresh cranberries dispersed throughout is what makes Cranberry Banana Bread so good! 
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Moist Apple Scones with Maple Glaze

These Apple Scones are deliciously tender and perfectly moist! Studded with sweet, juicy apples and fragrant cinnamon, they are an easy fall treat that’s made with basic pantry ingredients.
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Easy Caramel Apple Dump Cake

Get ready to savor the flavors of fall with the easiest dessert you’ll ever make! This Caramel Apple Dump Cake, featuring just four simple ingredients: apple pie filling, caramel bits, yellow cake mix, and butter, is the ultimate autumn indulgence that practically bakes itself.
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Pear Tarts

These easy puff pastry tarts are made with fresh pears, tangy blue cheese, and sweet fig jam sitting on top of buttery puff pastry that comes together in minutes. These mini pear tarts are made with just a few simple ingredients for a mouthful of flavor. 
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pear tarts with blue cheese and fig jam.

Apple Bread With Apples

You’ll love the flavor of this easy Apple Bread! Perfect for fall and a great way to add a simple snack or dessert to your radar.
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apple bread with cinnamon and fresh apples.

Spanish Almond Cake

Tarta de Santiago or Spanish Almond Cake is a traditional Spanish Recipe. This well known sweet around the Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago) is a nutty, moist and gluten-free recipe, with and authentic almond-flavored recipe.
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Soft & Moist Cinnamon Apple Crumble Muffins

One of my favorite things about fall is the abundance of apples and apple recipes (like this one)! I spend most of the year ambivalent about apples, and then as soon as fall hits I LOVE them. They just taste so much better!
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Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

This easy Sourdough Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread is made with real pumpkin puree, pumpkin spices, and lots of chocolate chips for an irresistible fall sourdough discard recipe!
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PECAN SHORTBREAD BARS

These Chocolate Maple Pecan Shortbread Bars are perfectly sweet and salty, which is essential in any good dessert!
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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookies. These tasty cookies get an extra bump of flavor from brown butter and plenty of pumpkin pie spice. The cookies are easy to make – no mixer, no chilling required.
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Healthy Pumpkin Bread Recipe With Chocolate Chips

This is the best Healthy Pumpkin Bread that has a super-moist texture, pumpkin, chocolate, cinnamon flavors, and incredibly soft crumb - the perfect fall favorite recipe. It's gluten free, dairy free and tastes delicious with a cup of coffee!
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a stack of Pumpkin Banana Bread

Maple Cinnamon Rolls

Maple Cinnamon Rolls – are a melt-in-your-mouth fall dessert recipe your friends and family will keep asking for more. They’re the perfect cinnamon rolls to have this fall and are made from scratch.
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Carrot Cake

It is made with a super secret ingredient that is definitely untraditional but makes for the best carrot cake you've ever tasted. It is moist, fluffy and most importantly downright delicious.
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Chewy Apple Pie Cookies

These soft and chewy apple pie cookies are packed with white chocolate chips and taste just like a warm apple pie! Plus they're super easy, making them a great fall treat for any cookie lovers in your life.
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Apple Cider Cake

Capture all the nostalgia of fall trips to the cider mill with this easy Apple Cider Cake! Filled with tangy sweet apple cider flavor and finished with a cider glaze and crunchy cinnamon sugar coating, this Apple Cider Donut Cake tastes just like the cake donuts you get from the apple orchard!
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Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe

These Carrot Cookies with No Eggs are the perfect treat. Loaded with healthy benefits - and flavor! You’ll be grabbing a delicious cookie for each hand and still craving more.
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freshly baked carrot cake cookies on baking sheet.

Sweet Potato Bundt Cake

This utterly delicious Sweet Potato Bundt Cake is infused with the warmth of bourbon and drizzled with a luscious bourbon pecan icing. This unique cake is an excellent choice for holiday entertaining.
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German Apple Cake

Easy German Apple Cake, also known as Apfelkuchen in German, prepared with raw harvest time apples.
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Apple Fritter Cake

Moist homemade apple fritter cake made with fresh apples with a brown sugar glaze. This is the best apple cake recipe and a perfect Fall dessert.
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Walnut Biscotti

This easy recipe is walnut biscotti perfection. Crunchy, buttery, and cozy. The perfect dipper in your favorite drink. Share the love or savor them solo. There is no judgment here.
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Easy Chocolate Bourbon Pumpkin Bread Recipe

This chocolate bourbon pumpkin bread is absolute perfection. Whether you’re looking for a new favorite recipe for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or Christmas, or you’re just looking for a fun treat for the rest of the year, you won’t want to miss this!
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Easy Pumpkin Crunch Cake

This easy Pumpkin Crunch Cake (aka Pumpkin Dump Cake) is the perfect dessert for the fall season. The pumpkin, cinnamon spice, and pecans make the perfect autumn dessert. It comes together quickly since you make it with a yellow cake mix. 
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Taylor Swift Chai Cookies

Taylor Swift chai cookies are the perfect balance of fall spices including chai, cinnamon, and vanilla. They are surprisingly delicious and pair all too well with a cup of tea and a candle on a cool autumn day.
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Sweet Potato Apple Cinnamon Bread

This Sweet Potato Apple Cinnamon Bread recipe welcomes the colder months with an updated fruitcake everyone will love. Sweet and fruity slices for breakfast or dessert.
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Best Banana Bread Bundt Cake Recipe with Brown Butter Glaze

Like banana bread in bundt cake form! This Banana Bread Bundt Cake recipe will become your new favorite way to enjoy banana bread!! It is the best banana cake with a unique tender crumb.
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Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

This simple recipe combines rich cocoa powder with dark chocolate pieces to create a fudgy brownie. 
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Decadent layers of gingersnaps, cheesecake, crumb topping and caramel drizzle, make this Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe the perfect fall dessert.
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Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

A light and delicious pumpkin coffee cake topped with pecan streusel and a pumpkin spice glaze drizzled on top. The coffee cake is soft and lightly sweetened. And the pecan streusel adds a nice crunch!
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Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin Hand Pies

These Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin Hand Pies are cute and easy!  A fun, kid-friendly Halloween dessert.
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

Indulge in a classic Fall dessert with our irresistible Pumpkin Bars featuring soft, moist pumpkin cake generously topped with an incredible cream cheese frosting infused with warm spices in every bite.
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Honey Pumpkin Cupcakes

The days are getting shorter, and the nights cooler, signaling fall's approach. What I love about autumn is the chance to bake. There's something comforting about a warm kitchen filled with the sweet scent of freshly baked treats.
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Cinnamon Cupcakes

This is the best cinnamon cupcakes recipe! These easy cinnamon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are moist and delicious, and dusted with a perfect cinnamon sugar topping!
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Cinnamon Apple Crumb Bars

Apple Crumb Bars are an easy version of apple pie. Cinnamon spiced apples are sandwiched between two buttery, oat-filled crumb layers and baked to a golden brown. Serve this delicious dessert with a big scoop vanilla ice cream!
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Apple Walnut Bread

Perfect Fall Flavors!
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Maple Cream Filling is a scrumptious Fall dessert that reminds us why pumpkin is a Fall favorite! Soft cookies make from a cake mix sandwiched together with a maple frosting.
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Apple Orange Spice Cake

I am absolutely in love with this easy Apple Orange Spice Cake. So many fun fall flavors making themselves known that you just can’t resist nibbling at the crumbs on the plate! 
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Crockpot Pumpkin Cobbler

This crockpot pumpkin dessert is made with a yellow cake mix, pumpkin pie spice, butter, brown sugar, pecans, and more.
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Cream Cheese Frosted Maple Oatmeal Bars

If you love classic oatmeal raisin cookies, you’ll want to make these Cream Cheese Frosted Maple Oatmeal Bars. With moist cake-like texture, they’re full of juicy raisins, maple syrup, oats and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. They are perfect for breakfast or dessert!
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ok, fall – we’re on. Cozy socks are happening. Fuzzy blanket is on the sofa. This chai bender I’m on is not gonna end in the foreseeable future. And… PUMPKIN!!!!!
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Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Easy Pumpkin Pie Pudding has all the flavour of pumpkin pie but without the pie crust or evaporated milk. This healthier crustless version has a beautifully warm depth of flavour from the homemade pumpkin spice blend. Perfect for a last minute, Thanksgiving Day dessert and a delicious way to use up leftover roasted pumpkin!
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Dried Fig Cake

This rustic-looking, beautiful yeast cake is one of our favorite family-baked treats, deliciously infused with pockets of sweet, dry figs and chopped walnuts.
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Pumpkin French Toast Bake

This pumpkin French toast bake is made with crusty bread, pumpkin purée, warming spices, and bourbon, and can be prepared the night before for an easy overnight breakfast bake!
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Brown Sugar Cookies with Pecans

Brown Sugar Cookies with Pecans are made with the perfect amount of sweetness. The addition of pecans gives these brown sugar cookies a delicious crunch with a tender, soft center, and crispy edges.
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

These pumpkin cinnamon rolls with maple cream cheese frosting are the perfect fall weekend treat.
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Brown Butter Apple Blondies

These gooey Brown Butter Apple Blondies are filled with perfectly spiced apples, nutty brown butter and drizzled with a simple maple glaze!
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Pumpkin Meringue Tart

This irresistible pumpkin tart with meringue consists of a silky smooth pumpkin custard filling baked in a delicious almond flour crust with a crown of fluffy meringue. This tart is the perfect Thanksgiving dessert and comes together quickly and easily.
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

They are spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves and topped with a creamy and fluffy cinnamon cream cheese buttercream frosting! Even better, they are easy to make!
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Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Pumpkin coffee cake is moist and perfectly spiced with a thick crumble topping similar to New York crumb cake.
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Cinnamon Apple Baked Donuts

These Cinnamon Apple Baked Donuts are bursting with all the season’s goodness. Fresh, crisp apples and warm, autumn spices make the most delicious dessert.
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Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bites

These Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bites are rich, creamy, and filled with our favorite homemade salted caramel sauce.
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Pumpkin Prune Loaf

A scrumptiously moist loaf or cake featuring pumpkin, prunes and olive oil, it is delectable served on its own, with yogurt, cream or ice cream, or smothered in tangy frosting.
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Candy Corn Cookies

Soft and chewy cookies studded with creamy white chocolate chips and candy corn.
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Pumpkin Bread

Our Easy Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe - Perfect Fall Baked Treat is the ultimate comfort food for autumn, combining the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices in a moist and delicious loaf.
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Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are bakery level pastries you can make in the comfort of your own home. The sweet and soft pumpkin muffin batter is baked with a lovely streusel topping that just melts in your mouth.
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Pear Cobbler with Fresh Pears

This spiced pear cobbler filled with fresh pears is easy to make and will be a hit with your whole family! And it's made with biscuits just like my properly southern grandma used to make.
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Tips for Fall Baking

  1. Use fresh spices: Ground spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves lose potency over time. To make your fall bakes extra aromatic, invest in fresh, high-quality spices. Grinding whole spices yourself is even better!
  2. Incorporate seasonal ingredients: Take advantage of fall's bounty by using ingredients like pumpkin, apples, pears, and cranberries.
  3. Master your warming spices: Create your own spice blends, like pumpkin spice or apple pie spice, to give your baked goods a custom touch. The ratio of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves can be tweaked depending on what you like.
  4. Don’t skip the toasting step: Toasting nuts like pecans and walnuts or warming spices in a dry pan before baking can amplify their flavor.
  5. Experiment with alternative sweeteners: Maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar add a rich, earthy sweetness perfect for fall recipes.
  6. Embrace brown butter: Browning butter before adding it to recipes enhances its nutty, caramel-like flavor, making it perfect for cookies, cakes, and muffins.
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Savory Fall Baking Recipes

Savory Fall Baking Recipes – Fall isn’t just about pumpkin spice and sweet treats! This season is also perfect for warm, comforting, savory baked goods that bring the flavors of autumn right to your kitchen.

From flaky pastries filled with hearty vegetables to golden, cheesy breads that pair perfectly with soups and stews, these recipes will make your house smell amazing and your taste buds happy.

Whether you’re hosting a cozy gathering or just craving something freshly baked, these savory fall baking ideas are perfect for adding a seasonal twist to your table. Let’s dive into these irresistible recipes that celebrate the heartier side of fall baking!

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole with Broccoli

This easy cheesy cauliflower casserole with broccoli is a delicious, low-carb side dish. Made with creamy sour cream, cream cheese, and sharp cheddar, it's the perfect cheesy cauliflower bake to complement any meal. Packed with vegetables, it’s a flavorful and easy side dish that everyone will love!
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cheesy cauliflower casserole with broccoli.

Simple Shredded Cabbage Pie Casserole

This comforting quick Cabbage Pie is all you need when you want a comforting dish that won’t take you hours to cook. Save your time in the kitchen with this warm, comforting pie with a savory cabbage filling cooked to perfection. Serve it as a quick snack, side dish, breakfast - you name it!
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slices of cabbage casserole with sesame seeds

Copycat Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits Recipe

These Copycat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits are soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor, just like the ones from the restaurant or even better!
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cheddar biscuits in a bowl with garlic butter.

Quick Popeyes Biscuits With Buttermilk (Light & Buttery)

With a soft interior and crispy, flaky exterior these super quick Copycat Popeyes Biscuits are buttery good. Ready to be dunked, dipped or smothered this biscuit recipe is a keeper.
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honey drizzle over popeye biscuits.

Perfectly Crispy Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

This easy recipe combines cubed sweet potatoes coated in oil and a mixture of simple seasonings and baked until soft on the inside with crispy edges. This sweet potato recipe is a great side dish to roasted chicken or added to a burrito bowl, salad, chili, and tacos. We also love it for breakfast!
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crispy roasted sweet potato cubes in a bowl.

Bacon Wrapped Smokies With Brown Sugar and Butter

Enjoy the ultimate taste experience with these Bacon-Wrapped Smokies infused with a perfect mix of sweet brown sugar, savory bacon, and a touch of smoky goodness.
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a bowl of ready to serve bacon wrapped smokies.

Green Bean Casserole (No Mushrooms)

This green bean casserole recipe features fresh green beans, baked in a luscious creamy sauce, and crowned with crunchy, golden-brown onions. Made without mushroom soup or bacon, it comes together quickly and with minimal effort.
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green bean casserole in baking dish.

Old Fashioned Sweet Potato Casserole (Without Marshmallows)

The Classic Sweet Potato Casserole, a Thanksgiving essential, consists of velvety, buttery mashed sweet potatoes paired with maple syrup, eggs, and a crispy pecan streusel topping. It's a convenient make-ahead addition that should always have a place on your holiday spread! You can either make it with or without marshmallows. 
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Sweet Potato Casserole (Without Marshmallows)

Baked Cream Cheese Dip With Jalapenos

Jalapeno popper dip is a perfect party appetizer! This creamy, spicy dip combines cream cheese, yogurt, cheese, and spicy jalapenos. It pairs perfectly with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggies for a healthier choice. Customize the spice level to your liking and savor this twist on classic jalapeño poppers.
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baked golden brown jalapeno dip in casserole.

Cheesy Cabbage Bake

Delicious and budget friendly cabbage bake. A cabbage casserole that can be served as a side dish with any main course. It is similar to breakfast frittata or strata and is loaded with cheese, eggs and plenty of cabbage. If you have couple eggs, flour and cabbage you can make this casserole.
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Cabbage Cheese Bake in round baking dish

Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Forgo the fancy finger foods and make these classic Pigs in a Blanket. Savory sausages wrapped in puff pastry are everyone’s favorite and a take of these savory and scrumptious little smokies. 
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a stack of pigs in blanket.

Fall Baking: FAQs

What are the best fall flavors to bake with?

Typical fall flavors include pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, caramel, maple, pecan, and cranberry. Combining these flavors with vanilla or brown butter is classic.

Why do my pumpkin baked goods come out dense?

Pumpkin puree is dense and moist. To avoid overly heavy textures, use the correct ratio of wet to dry ingredients and don’t overmix your batter, as it can develop too much gluten.

Can I substitute fresh pumpkin for canned pumpkin?

YES, but fresh pumpkin has more water content than canned. To use fresh pumpkin, roast and puree it, then strain it to remove excess liquid for a similar texture.

What’s the secret to moist fall cakes and breads?

Ingredients like sour cream, Greek yogurt, applesauce, or even a touch of oil in your recipes can help retain moisture, especially in spiced or pumpkin-based treats.

How do I prevent my pie crust from becoming soggy?

Blind-bake the crust (pre-bake it partially) before adding the filling, and brush the inside with an egg wash to create a barrier that keeps it crisp.

Can I make fall treats vegan?

Absolutely! Use plant-based substitutes like flaxseed or chia eggs, coconut oil or vegan butter, and almond or oat milk for moist, flavorful bake. I recommend following a specific recipe for vegan options.

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