Fall Into Baking Season with These 22 Dessert Recipes
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As soon as the air gets a little crisp and the apples hit the market, baking season officially begins — and I’m not mad about it. Whether you’re warming up the oven for a cozy weekend treat or just looking for an excuse to sprinkle cinnamon on everything, this list is full of fall-inspired desserts that are simple, satisfying, and totally worth the bake. Let’s ease into the season, one sweet recipe at a time.
Orange Shortbread
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A buttery, slice-and-bake situation that tastes like sunshine. These orange shortbread cookies are crisp, citrusy, and very, very hard to stop snacking on — especially if you go for the chocolate dip. Full recipe: Orange Shortbread
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake
If you’re already looking for excuses to open a can of pumpkin, this is the one. Moist, fluffy, warmly spiced, and loaded with melty chocolate chips — it’s the kind of cake that disappears fast. Full recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake
Blueberry Loaf Cake
Not everything has to scream “fall.” This one’s simple, buttery, and packed with juicy berries. Just right for those in-between days when it still feels like summer outside, but you kinda want to bake something. Full recipe: Blueberry Loaf Cake
Orange Cupcakes
Super soft and fluffy cupcakes with a bright citrusy punch and the most delicious cream cheese frosting. They’re easy, cheerful, and just different enough to make everyone ask what’s in them. Full recipe: Orange Cupcakes
Chocolate Loaf Cake
This is for when you want chocolate cake without the frosting, the layers, or the effort. Rich, dense, and deeply chocolatey — just slice and enjoy with your breakfast, evening coffee, or for a late-night dessert. Full recipe: Chocolate Loaf Cake
Date Oatmeal Cookies
Chewy, nutty, and naturally sweet thanks to the dates, these cookies are like a cross between a granola bar and your favorite oatmeal raisin — minus the raisins, which no one misses, honestly. Full recipe: Date Oatmeal Cookies
Orange Loaf Cake
A cozy citrus cake that somehow works in any season. It’s light, tender, and has that soft crumb that makes you want just one more slice… and then another. Full recipe: Orange Loaf Cake
Chocolate-Dipped Rice Krispie Treats
Gooey, crunchy, and dipped in chocolate, because why wouldn’t they be? These are the easiest treats ever, but still feel a little fancy. Full recipe: Chocolate-Dipped Krispie Treats
White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondies
Blondie bars meet tart raspberries and creamy white chocolate in this sweet-and-tangy mashup. They’re soft, jammy, and totally crowd-pleasing and great to have on the counter for a little pick-me-up. Full recipe: White Chocolate Raspberry Blondies
Strawberry Turnovers
Flaky, golden, puff pastry filled with sweet strawberry goodness. These feel bakery-level, but they’re actually super simple and great for using up frozen fruit too. Full recipe: Strawberry Turnovers
Biscoff Blondies
If you’ve ever eaten Biscoff cookies by the handful, these are dangerous. Soft, chewy blondies with big cookie butter energy. Good luck stopping at one. Full recipe: Biscoff Blondies
Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crispy edges, chewy centers, three types of chocolate chips, and just the right amount of salt. You probably have everything on hand already — and that’s the real danger here. Full recipe: Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Toffee Apple Cake
A cozy apple cake that’s totally worthy of your best fall dessert plate — and then it gets toffee sauce. This one’s a little extra, in the best way. Full recipe: Toffee Apple Cake
Orange Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Bright and zesty meets creamy and tangy. This orange cake has serious brunch potential and birthday cake energy. You need to be making it this fall for your family or friends. Full recipe: Orange Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Cherry Cookies
Soft, almond-scented sugar cookies with sweet cherries mixed in. These feel like a Valentine’s treat, but you’ll want them all year. Full recipe: Cherry Cookies
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
These bars do not mess around with the chocolate! And fall is just all about chocolate, isn’t it? They’re super easy to make – but you can’t tell that by how they taste. Full recipe: Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie
Sweet, tart, buttery, flaky. This is one of those pies that makes your kitchen smell amazing — and your guests ask for seconds. Start preparing for pie season already! Full recipe: Apple Cranberry Crumble Pie
Moist Carrot Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
This one earns its name. Super tender, lightly spiced, and topped with a cream cheese frosting you’ll want to eat with a spoon. No exaggeration! Full recipe: Moist Carrot Cake with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Dark Chocolate Tart
Don’t let the Easter decorations box you in — this creamy, chocolatey tart with the crisp cookie crust deserves to be made way more than once a year. Full recipe: Dark Chocolate Tart
Quebec Sugar Pie
Old-school, buttery, and unapologetically sweet — this French Canadian classic is simple, rich, and totally addictive. You’ll make it once and want to make it again every single time! Full recipe: Quebec Sugar Pie
Gingerbread Cake with Brown Butter Frosting
Warm spices, cozy flavor, and that brown butter frosting? A total show-stealer. Feels festive but works for any chilly weekend. Full recipe: Gingerbread Cake with Brown Butter Frosting
Chocolate Caramel Cake
Layered with rich chocolate and gooey caramel, this cake is a lot — in a good way. Save it for when you want to wow. Full recipe: Chocolate Caramel Cake
