27 Fall Dessert Recipes
Fall is here, and you won’t believe the desserts we’ve got for you! Check out 27 easy, must-make treats that are perfect for autumn. Ready to make your kitchen smell amazing?
Baked Churros
Packed with a delicious blend of cinnamon and sugar, these churros are a great example of how simple ingredients can create something truly special.
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Our deliciously moist and tender Carrot Cake Cupcakes are easy to make and perfect for parties or a tasty treat at home. We made our cupcakes with a classic combination of carrots, walnuts, and a delicious homemade cream cheese frosting.
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Black Forest Dump Cake
This scrumptious cake is made with delicious cherry pie filling and chocolate cake mix and topped with melted butter and irresistibly hot fudge.
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that you won’t be able to resist! Rolled oats and raisins come together in a cookie that’s crisp on the edges but soft and buttery on the inside. Say goodbye to store-bought because these homemade gems are easy to whip up and even easier to devour!
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Pumpkin Dump Cake
Dive into fall flavors with this irresistibly simple Pumpkin Dump Cake! Creamy pumpkin filling meets moist yellow cake. All topped with a pecan crunch.
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German Apple Cake
Traditional German Apple Cake (Apfelkuchen) with streusel topping is a dessert classic you’ll find all over Germany. And you don’t even have to travel further than your kitchen because you can make this delicious dessert at home.
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6. Pumpkin Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these tender, moist Pumpkin Bars! They’re seasonal, spiced with pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, and dotted with dried cherries. Topped off with a luscious layer of cream cheese frosting, these bars are destined to become your go-to dessert for fall and winter.
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Banana Pudding Cookies
Looking for a sweet treat to make your mouth water? Try these Banana Pudding Cookies! These easy-to-make cookies are not only soft, moist, and chewy.
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Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
Get ready to wow your taste buds with our Sweet Potato Pecan Pie! Think creamy sweet potato spiced to perfection layered under a crunchy, rich pecan topping. Two iconic pies unite in one delicious dessert that’s double the fun and flavor!
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Pumpkin Tiramisu
This Pumpkin Tiramisu is a true crowd-pleaser that combines the creamy richness of a classic Italian dessert with the cozy warmth of fall flavors. Imagine biting into a heavenly blend of smooth mascarpone, sweet pumpkin puree, and coffee-dipped ladyfingers dusted with a hint of cocoa.
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Apple Crisp
Making Apple Crisp is a great way to kickstart fall baking. Tender, juicy apples topped with a gently spiced crumb topping. Perfect! It’s the kind of homemade dessert that tastes like a million bucks but doesn’t take a lot of time and effort.
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Cinnamon Twists
Our homemade Cinnamon Twists are sweet, buttery, crunchy, and simply addicting. And they make a great addition to any holiday dessert table.
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Caramel Apple Grape
Get ready to taste the cutest snack on a stick: Caramel Apple Grapes! Easy to make in 5 minutes with 4 ingredients and a microwave. A caramel apple with a twist!
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Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats
Perfect for the holidays, these pumpkin-spice-infused Rice Krispies treats are shaped like a classic pumpkin pie. A fun (and easy!) twist on a familiar dessert!
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Frosted Pumpkin Cookies (With Cake Mix)
These soft, chewy, frosted pumpkin cookies with cake mix are gooey sweet with just the right amount of pumpkin spice! Sweet cinnamon cream cheese frosting is a creamy, gooey top to a soft cookie full of cozy spices from a spice cake mix. Quick, easy, and cozy, these delicious cake mix pumpkin cookies are always a hit and full of fall flavors.
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Pumpkin Dip
Pumpkin Dip is a delicious way to bring festive fall flavors and fun to your table. This quick and easy recipe only takes minutes to make and is perfect with everything from gingersnaps to pretzels to apple slices. Your family will love finding yummy ways to enjoy this creamy dip.
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Easy Air Fryer Pears
These air fryer pears are deliciously sweet, lightly spiced, and a more sweet treat! Quick and easy to make, these vegan air-fried pears come together in about 20 minutes with just a few ingredients.
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Amish Pumpkin Cookies
These Amish pumpkin cookies will melt in your mouth. They are so easy to make with no chill time required.
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Caramel Apple Dip Recipe
Make a Caramel Apple Dip with crisp green apples, salted caramel sauce, and crushed Health bars. A beloved recipe for potlucks, holiday parties, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and all through the Autumn apple season.
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Healthy Pumpkin Fudge Bars
These Vegan Pumpkin Bars are super moist and fudgy, with the perfect balance of chocolate and pumpkin. They’re a delicious cross between brownies and fudge. These healthy pumpkin fudge bars also happen to be nut-free and gluten-free!
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Edible Pumpkin Cookie Dough
This is the best edible pumpkin cookie dough recipe! This egg-free cookie dough is so easy to make and is ready in just a few minutes. It is made with canned pumpkin, sweetened with coconut sugar, and loaded with chocolate chips! It’s the perfect healthy, no-bake dessert.
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Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples
Air Fryer Cinnamon Apples are coated in a brown sugar cinnamon mixture and cooked in only 10 minutes. The apple slices get lightly caramelized and softened in the air fryer, making for a delicious treat, especially when topped with ice cream.
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Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats Recipe: a fun dessert or treat idea inspired by the autumn season and Halloween. This is a cute recipe idea for parties, desserts, or snacks during the Halloween or fall season!
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Air Fryer Apricot Apple Cinnamon Dumplings
This easy apricot apple air fryer dumplings recipe teams the fruity taste of apples and apricots with warm autumn flavors. Apricot apple cinnamon dumplings are rich and warm, and these puff pastry dumplings taste incredible. Learn how easy it is to make dumplings with puff pastry with this tasty autumn air fryer dessert.
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Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Easy pumpkin banana muffins – a healthy vegan recipe that’s toddler or kid-friendly! These are the best pumpkin banana muffins and one of the best pumpkin banana recipes – so moist and no egg required!
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Vegan Apple Crisp
An American classic! Made with tart apples and a crunchy maple oat topping, this Vegan Apple Crisp is the ultimate fall treat paired with dairy-free vanilla ice cream. Gluten-free!
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No Bake Pumpkin Balls
No-Bake Pumpkin Balls are easy to make in 15 minutes with oats, peanut butter, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and mini chocolate chips. Sweetened with pure maple syrup instead of refined sugar, they are the perfect treat or dessert any time of the day.
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Maike Corbett is the founder and food blogger of Cheerful Cook, a popular recipe website featuring comfort food recipes from the US and Germany. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.