16 Fall Desserts You’ll Want to Make on Repeat All Season Long

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 treats. 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 incredible fall dessert recipes out there—not taking full advantage of them would be a disservice to myself and those around me.

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 16 of the warmest, coziest fall dessert recipes I could find. Trust me—you’re going to want to make these recipes on repeat all season long.

1. Maple Pumpkin Butter Bars

These bars are essentially a Pumpkin Spice Latte in dessert form. They’re made with spiced pumpkin butter, white chocolate chips, and an espresso glaze for a soft, gooey dessert that tastes like the best parts of fall.

2. Mini Pecan Pies

Pumpkin pie is fine and all, but pecan is really where it’s at. This recipe uses store-bought pie crust and a muffin pan to turn this classic fall dessert into miniature portions. They’re so cute and surprisingly simple to make.

3. Pumpkin Bars

The secret to this recipe is an extra little sprinkling of pumpkin pie spice in the cream cheese frosting. It makes this already decadent fall dessert even more special.

4. Caramel Apple Crumb Bars

These bars are essentially apple crisp but with more “crisp.” Thinly sliced apples are layered between a shortbread crust and a crumbly oat topping, then the whole pan gets drizzled with salted caramel sauce at the end. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a deliciously indulgent fall dessert.

5. Pumpkin Dump Cake

Save this recipe for when you’re craving something cozy and sweet but don’t want to put in too much effort. It requires just a handful of ingredients, all of which get dumped into the same dish and then baked. The cake will come out gooey, moist, and just begging for a scoop of ice cream.

6. Maple Pecan Snickerdoodles

Any fall dessert with maple in it is an immediate “yes” for me, and these maple pecan snickerdoodles are no exception. With pecans in the dough and on top, these cookies don’t hold back on flavor or crunch.

7. Apple Crisp

Apple crisp is a must-bake every fall. This recipe is sweetened with dark brown sugar and maple syrup instead of white sugar, which gives it a more complex, slightly less sweet taste. The addition of chopped pecans and a dash of bourbon just makes it that much better.

8. S’mores Cookie Bars

You might associate s’mores with summer nights around the campfire, but with these cookie bars, you can bring this classic dessert into fall, no flames required. With a graham cracker cookie crust and gooey marshmallow creme filling, these might even be better than the real thing.

9. Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts

Apple cider doughnuts are one of my favorite fall treats, and with this recipe, they’re surprisingly easy to make at home. To get the shape right, you’ll need a doughnut pan, but you could also use a standard muffin pan if that’s all you have on hand.

10. Salted Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet potato pie is a Southern classic, and this recipe kicks it up a notch with a splash of bourbon and maple syrup for sweetener. Making your own pie crust from scratch is worth the extra effort (but I won’t tell if you use store-bought to save time).

11. Vegan Caramel Apple Slices

If you’re looking for a fall treat that’s a little lighter in the calorie department, these chocolate-coated caramel apple slices are super satisfying. Load them up with whatever toppings you like for a treat that’s just as fun to make as they are to eat.

12. Pumpkin Cookies

If you prefer your cookies soft and fluffy over crisp and chewy, this is the recipe for you. These pumpkin cookies come out melt-in-your-mouth soft, with plenty of yummy fall spices and a rich cream cheese frosting.

13. Glazed Honeycrisp Apple Fritter Cake

After you hit the apple orchard this season, put your bounty to good use with this apple cake recipe. It packs all the deliciousness of an apple fritter with far less effort.

14. Pumpkin Fudge

If you’re craving something truly decadent, whip up a batch of this pumpkin fudge. It’s easy to make on the stovetop (no candy thermometer required), and after a few hours in the fridge, you’ll have soft, creamy, deliciously spiced fudge to snack on.

15. Oatmeal Fig Bars

If you’re not big on pumpkin or apple, but still want to whip up a cozy fall treat, these oatmeal fig bars are a tasty solution. They’re similar to Fig Newtons but homemade and way more delicious. Pro tip: If you don’t want to make the fig filling from scratch, grab a jar of Fig Butter from Trader Joe’s to spread over the crust instead.

16. Cinnamon Chai Coffee Cake

This cinnamon chai coffee cake is guaranteed to make your house smell amazing all day long. It’s the perfect recipe to whip up on a slow Sunday morning for brunch or as a dessert to enjoy anytime during the day.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jessica Friedhoff, Senior Lifestyle Editor

Jessica Friedhoff is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversees the Home & Living category of the site. She writes and edits stories across a broad range of topics including decorating, food, entertaining, travel, and more. With a pulse on the latest trends, she uses her eye for detail and design to create timely, inspiring content for our readers.

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