21 of the BEST Recipes You Need to Bake This Fall

Fall Baking at it’s Finest

Ah, the joys of fall. Fall feels like a fresh breath of air, and as the fall season comes into full swing, we are celebrating in the best way that we know how! We’re turning on the oven and starting to bake some delicious fall goodies to help make the fall season that much better! After all, what is better than walking into a home that smells like a fresh batch of pumpkin cookies?

Fall is the perfect time to try some much-needed comfort foods and desserts. Who can resist all the delicious flavors such as pumpkin and apples!?

To help you get the ideas rolling, we’ve put together some fantastic pumpkin, apple, and fall recipes for you to try out and even get some inspiration from. ENJOY!

1. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

These delicious pumpkin muffins have the perfect amount of delicious pumpkin filled with cream cheese and topped with a mouthwatering streusel topping! You’ll find it hard to eat just one!

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe

Delicious pumpkin muffins with cream cheese filling and streusel topping.

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2. Easy Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

You only need two ingredients to make these easy and delicious pumpkin cookies! One of them is a box of cake mix!

Easy Pumpkin Cookies Recipe

These easy pumpkin cookies taste just like homemade pumpkin bread! A lot faster and easier though!

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3. Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie Recipe

This pumpkin cheesecake has a super creamy filling, all topped on a delicious cookie crumble crust. It’s so easy to make and a great twist on the traditional pumpkin pie.

Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie Recipe

Gingersnap crust, a layer of cheesecake, then a layer of pumpkin pie - perfect dessert recipe for Thanksgiving!

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4. Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Mix Recipe

Pumpkin and angel food cake might sound like opposites, but together they create a very delicious pumpkin cake! The cake is light and fluffy with a touch of pumpkin and finished off with sweetened ginger whipped cream frosting.

Pumpkin Angel Food Cake Mix Recipe

Whip up this easy pumpkin angel food cake for a simple holiday dessert!

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5. Soft Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies

You don’t have to be a big pumpkin fan to love the delicious taste of these pumpkin molasses cookies! They have a subtle pumpkin flavor, which adds to the soft and chewy texture of the cookie.

Soft Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies

These pumpkin molasses cookies are like super soft and chewy pumpkin gingersnaps!

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6. Perfect Iced Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe

If you love sugar cookies, you won’t be able to stop eating these delicious pumpkin iced cookies. They are soft and delicious, with a hint of fall spice and pumpkin.

Perfect Iced Pumpkin Sugar Cookies Recipe

Soft, delicious sugar cookies with an easy glaze and a hint of pumpkin pie spice shining through. Perfect fall and holiday cookie recipe!

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7. Pumpkin Poke Cake Recipe

You’ll never guess that this delicious poke cake is made with a box of cake mix! This delicious cake is like a shortcut version of a Tres Leches for when you’re short on time and want some delicious pumpkin flavor!

Pumpkin Poke Cake Recipe

I love a good pumpkin recipe! This is one of the easiest pumpkin cake recipes that I've ever made and it tastes delicious too.

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8. Quick & Easy Stewed Apples

If you need a dessert that is quick and easy, you can’t skip this stewed apples recipe! This would make a great fall side dish too!

Quick & Easy Stewed Apples

If you are looking for a recipe for stewed apples then look no further! This recipe is perfect as a delicious side item or an extra sweet topping with some ice cream and it's so easy.

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9. Mini Caramel Apples

If you are looking for something easier and less messy than a traditional caramel apple, you’ve got to try these mini caramel apples! They have the perfect ratio of caramel to apple, and they are so easy to make!

How to Make Mini Caramel Apples

How about mini caramel apples where the caramel actually stays ON the apple! Enjoy this tried and tested version of a fall classic!

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10. Easy Mountain Dew Apple Cobbler Recipe

You would never guess that the secret ingredient in this delicious cobbler is Mountain Dew! It’s so quick and easy to make, and you can whip this up as an excellent last-minute dessert!

Easy Mountain Dew Apple Cobbler Recipe

Super easy and flavorful Mountain Dew apple cobbler! You've got to try this recipe out.

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11. Easy Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

This recipe will blow you away by how tasty and easy it is to make! This is one of my favorite apple pie recipes, and it’s so flavorful!

Easy Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

You will be amazed at how easy and perfect this Dutch apple pie recipe turns out! Give it a try!

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12. Caramel Apple Slab Pie Recipe

If you need a recipe to feed a crowd, you can’t go wrong with this caramel apple slab pie! It’s sweet like a caramel apple, and takes less than an hour to make!

Caramel Apple Slab Pie Recipe

This caramel apple pie recipe is delicious and easy! Perfect for feeding a crowd and holidays!

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13. Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

This cream cheese caramel apple dip recipe is so versatile and can easily be customized if needed! It’s the perfect dip for your fall apples or even other tasty treats.

Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip Recipe

Versatile, easy, and delicious - try this caramel cream cheese dip with apples, cookies, and other tasty snacks!

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14. Quick and Easy Cinnamon Roasted Pecans Recipe

Pecans are a classic fall flavor! This quick and easy roasted pecan recipe will be an instant hit with your family or party guests!

Quick and Easy Cinnamon Roasted Pecans Recipe

Super easy & quick cinnamon roasted pecans recipe. Perfect for a snack or to add some flavor to other recipes.

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15. Healthier Banana Bread with Coconut Oil and Honey

This banana bread is so moist and delicious! Plus, it keeps all the delicious flavors of your classic banana bread but in a healthier way!

Healthier Banana Bread with Coconut Oil and Honey

Healthier coconut oil banana bread that you can feel good about eating.

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16. Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake Recipe

This chocolate mousse cheesecake is the perfect thing to make for a holiday or another special occasion! It’s so rich and delicious, but not too filling, so you’ll want to come back for seconds!

Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake Recipe

Follow this easy chocolate mousse cheesecake recipe for a rich and delicious dessert.

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17. Raspberry Pretzel Jello Salad Recipe

This jello salad is the perfect appetizer or “salad” for any holiday meal or a fun, festive starter for your next meal! This would work well for fall potlucks or a fun dessert for your family.

Raspberry Pretzel Jello Salad Recipe

Classic raspberry pretzel jello salad, perfect for family get-togethers and holiday meals.

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18. Raspberry Brie Bites Recipe

These raspberry brie bites are low carb and keto-friendly, plus they’re gluten-free! These are perfect for holidays, parties, or a fun appetizer to enjoy while watching a fall movie.

Raspberry Brie Bites Recipe - Low Carb Appetizer

Delicious, pretty, and easy! Raspberry Brie Bites are a great gluten-free, low carb appetizer option for your next party, BBQ, or holiday!

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19. The Best Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe

This cinnamon swirl bread is soft and chewy yet still crispy on the outside! This is the perfect homemade bread recipe to get you ready for some serious fall baking!

The Best Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe

Soft on the inside, crispy on the outside. This is the perfect cinnamon swirl bread recipe.

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20. Easiest Candy Corn Sugar Cookies Recipe

Nothing says fall quite like candy corn! These easy sugar cookies are so simple to make and the perfect fall treat to enjoy just before Halloween.

Easiest Candy Corn Sugar Cookies Recipe

This is a very simple way to make amazing looking (and tasting) candy corn sugar cookies.

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21. Easy Blackberry Pie Bars Recipe

The sweet berry filling and the flaky crust combine to make a fantastic pie that you can enjoy without a fork! These are so easy to make and the perfect blackberry pie recipe without the mess!

Easy Blackberry Pie Bars Recipe

I love these blackberry pie bars! The sweet berry filling and tender, flaky crust are magical together.

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Final Thoughts

There are so many delicious and decadent fall treats to bake this fall! These baking recipes are just a touch of what you can create in your kitchen this fall. Try some of the ones here, or use them to help inspire you to experiment with your own unique fall treats!

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