Fall is the perfect time to get in the kitchen, flex your baking skills, and make decadent desserts that'll warm you up from the inside out. Fresh pumpkin, rich butternut squash, and seasonal spices can all be used to make the best desserts of the season. Whether you want to experiment with new ingredients or you want to perfect your tried-and-true autumnal classics, these fall-inspired recipes cover all the baking bases. From sugar-coated cookies and chocolately cakes to fresh pumpkin pies and crisp cold ice cream, these desserts are too sweet to pass up. Take a look at our favorite fall desserts ahead, and get ready to make this season's treats the most delectable of them all.
Light and fluffy yet filled with flavor, this pumpkin mousse pie is such a sweet treat. With a cookie-crumb crust and whipped pumpkin topping, you'll be drooling over this before it's even ready to slice.
Your guests won't expect the flavor combination of this pie — but they'll love it! Make some fresh vanilla bean ice cream and add a scoop on top if you really want to impress them.
This no-bake pumpkin pie is free of gluten and refined sugars, meaning you can dig in without worrying about artificial ingredients. Top it off with warm nuts and a pinch of sugar.
These pumpkin cookies are extremely easy to make and only require one bowl, meaning kitchen cleanup will be a breeze! They're full of rich pumpkin flavor and topped with a sweet frosting that will make you want to eat these for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Chocolate chip cookie pie is good, but have you ever had chocolate chip cookie pumpkin pie? With a helping of pumpkin butter, pumpkin spice, and plenty of chocolate, this pie is as drool-worthy as it sounds.
This beautiful pie will accent any meal perfectly. The tart cranberries pair effortlessly with the warm crumble topping making it a true treat for everyone who tries it.
If you've had your fair share of pumpkin but still want pie, this recipe is for you. Made with roasted butternut squash, you'll never look at an orange dessert the same again. The new mix of flavors will leave you stunned.
Made with brown sugar and maple syrup, these soft cookies are rich, buttery, and even a little nutty. The gooey glaze is thick and creamy, meaning they'll melt right in your mouth.
The beauty of this brown butter cake is all in the presentation, so be sure to decorate the top with pretty snowflake cookies and other seasonal motifs.
If you're looking for the perfect traditional apple pie recipe, you've come to the right place. This mouthwatering recipe is easy, classic, and almost too good to be true. Honeycrisp and Braeburn apples are combined with sugar and spices to make this flavorful pie a treat for everyone's taste buds.
Just think — peanut butter and chocolate baked together to make a mouthwatering cookie that's festive and fun for the holiday. That's exactly what you'll get when you whip up these chocolate pumpkin cookies!
If you've never had Rugelach cookies, now's your chance! These cookies are made from a base of cookie dough, cream cheese, and butter, and wow, are they good. Complete with loads of sweet cinnamon pumpkin butter, toasted pecans, and a sprinkle of sugar, these will be your new go-to fall recipe.
These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are made with browned butter, pumpkin butter, pumpkin spice, and a wondrous amount of chocolate. Notice the snickerdoodle-like finish at the end!
The only thing better than fall-flavored cookies are fall-flavored ice cream sandwich cookies. To make these, you'll need pumpkin ice cream and gingersnap cookies, and before you know it you'll be noshing on these all night long.
Who knew you could make pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with only three ingredients? Without any eggs, milk, or oil, these are still, in fact, absolutely delicious, and are made even better with an easy cold brew cream cheese frosting that's out of this world.
Make your own homemade version of everyone's favorite store-bought cookies when you whip up these tasty treats. Your taste buds will enjoy a quintessential Oreo-meets-pumpkin-pie-plus-chocolate trifecta.
Creamy, rich, and more exciting than the traditional pumpkin pie, this chai-infused recipe will make your mouth water. Topped with maple whipped cream, you'll go back for seconds (and thirds!) of this decadent dessert.
Pumpkin pie sounds healthy — it's made from pumpkins, right? — but the crust is mostly butter and white flour, and the cream in the filling is high in saturated fat. Your heart will love you if you whip up this version, which is completely raw, vegan, and gluten-free. Did we mention it tastes good, too?
These apple crumble bars are just like an apple crisp but they don't require any apple peeling! You can enjoy them in the morning with coffee, at lunch for a fruity snack, or after dinner when your sweet tooth strikes.
Just seeing the name of this recipe is enough to get us in the kitchen! You can make your own crust or grab one from the store — the results will be amazing either way. Then, whip up the eight-ingredient filling, and you'll be enjoying this in no time.
Complete with a flakey and chewy crust, this tart yet sweet pie is filled to the brim with apples and berries and will melt in your mouth. Serve it hot with a dollop of whipped cream or creamy vanilla ice cream.
Top these beautiful apple treats with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce to make them complete. We suggest pairing them with a warm cup of apple cider if you really want a treat.
Complete with a homemade graham cracker crust, this apple butter cheesecake is a dream come true. The apple zest and cheesecake filling make it as tasty as can be.
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Take your love of pumpkin spice one step further than your favorite warm drink this season with this pumpkin-infused dessert. These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies have plenty of warming spices like cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and ginger, which will waft throughout the kitchen hours after baking.
Delicious, sweet, and drenched in brown sugar frosting, these cookies are sure to steal your heart. Foodies can take things to the next level when they try dipping them in their favorite seasonal latte.
A mix between a cookie and a cake, these pumpkin pecan bites will make your mouth water every time you think about them. Chopped pecans, a drizzle of caramel, and pumpkin pie filling are just some of the ingredients that make these a treat for your taste buds.
Ice cream is perfect for any meal, so make your own with these fall flavors. Rich pumpkin, hearty cheesecake, and zesty gingersnap make every bite a blessing.
Throw these ingredients into your slow cooker and forget about it while you cook up other things. Beware: the smell of the warm bread pudding might make you want to sneak a couple of bites before it's even done.
The salt in this recipe really brings out the richness of the maple. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a side of ice cream to make every bit even sweeter.
Snickerdoodles pair well with a crisp fall day, which is why it makes sense that they also pair well with pumpkin spice flavors. You can enjoy these chewy cookies at any hour of the day whenever the craving strikes.
52Vegan Sweet Potato Pie With Whipped Coconut Cream Frosting
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Sweet potato pie is one Southern dish that's very similar to pumpkin pie, but with a sweeter, slightly earthier taste that makes it a prime alternative if you've got pumpkin pie fatigue. And since sweet potatoes are chock-full of nutrients — especially vitamin A, which promotes immunity and eye health, and fiber — reaching for a slice of sweet potato pie is never a bad idea.
Embrace the flavors of fall when you make these chewy pumpkin cookies. They're topped with a tasty cream cheese frosting, and will make you drool before they're even out of the oven.
Life is full of too many tough decisions, so if you can't choose between baking apple pie or apple crisp, then don't! This lightened-up recipe marries these two traditional desserts into one glorious, warm, and spicy treat that you'll feel proud bringing to your next holiday dinner.
This pumpkin pie delivers in both flavor and ingredients, as it's free of animal byproducts such as dairy, eggs, and gelatin. With a sweet and salty crust, deliciously spiced pumpkin filling, and fluffy vegan marshmallow meringue topping, this pumpkin pie is a surefire hit for your next plant-based holiday meal.
Try adding ginger to your apple desserts and see just how much better they taste! This pie has the perfect combination of spices, apple, and crumbly crust.
Pumpkin cookies and roasted marshmallows are the two key players in this recipe. The soft cookies make the perfect home for the gooey marshmallows, allowing them to easily melt in your mouth.
Rich oats, sweet pumpkin, and hearty chocolate chips come together to make these cookies in no time. Load 'em up with as many chocolate chips as you please, and get ready to indulge in a truly tasty autumnal dessert.
Try bread pudding for a different kind of holiday dessert. With the addition of pumpkin flavoring and light spices, this recipe will win you over in no time.
Soft and pillowy, this marshmallow pumpkin pie will be the hit of the dinner table. With a fun gingersnap crust, this twist on the traditional pumpkin pie is definitely worth making.
Not super into baking but craving cookies? These no-bake pumpkin goodies will cure all your cravings and more. Not only are they easy to make, but they're naturally sweetened with maple syrup meaning you won't feel weighed down from too much sugar.
Trust us, you won't be able to resist this ooey gooey spice cake. With a concoction of all the best seasonal flavors and spices, this will go down in recipe books as one of the best.
If you've never had chess pie, allow us to introduce you to a delicious dessert! This popular treat originated in England, and is essentially a custard-style pie with a crisp browned topping. Not only is it sweet and fluffy, but it's also incredibly easy to make.
You don't need to be obsessed with everything pumpkin spice to fall hard for these pumpki butter-filled thumbprint cookies, though a love for the cozy fall flavor doesn't hurt. Gently spiced, these festive sweets have a texture somewhere in between a cut-out sugar cookie and shortbread. In other words, they're a little bit tender, a little bit chewy, and butter rich.
The apple and caramel flavors really mesh together in this dessert for a rich finish to your hearty dinner. Notice the crunch that the pecans have to offer — it adds a lot to the overall dish.
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Take your pumpkin dessert to another level by baking it into a cake and topping it with cream cheese frosting. Don't be surprised if you find yourself licking the plate for crumbs.
If you love the rich flavor that hazelnuts have to offer, you'll be all about these chocolate cookies. They're the perfect mix of sweet and nutty, and look as good as they taste.
Marshmallows, peanut butter chips, and crispy rice cereal make these cookies both chewy and crunchy! Whip them up when you want to take a break from the traditional kind of cookie (sorry, chocolate chip).
Fruity and full of flavor, these soft amaretti cookies make the most of freeze-dried raspberries. Add them to the dessert table when you want something tangy and light.
Made with a basic cocoa powder cookie dough with cinnamon and bittersweet chocolate chunks, these crunchy cookies are a dessert delight. Thanks to the granulated sugar the dough is rolled in, these cookies will add a little sparkle to everyone's plate.
Calling all candy-lovers! Chewy, rich, and supersweet, these Twix-inspired sweets will take dessert to a place it has never been before. If you have a sweet tooth, these cookies will cure it in no time.