Isn’t fall just so many things?
It’s the most fun and inspiring time of year in some ways, right? NEW SEASON! NEW SWEATERS! NEW RECIPES!
And then right around the first chilly day, the low energy autumn blues show up and all we want to do is eat warm desserts and settle in for a movie binge and just never ever ever take off our fuzzy pajamas.
So here comes this list of feel good fall desserts, and it is embracing the best of both worlds.
1. Carrot Cake
Okay, I’ll admit it. When I was a kid, carrot cake just did not sound like my kind of party. It took me until I was 16 to finally give it a go, and wow. I realized just how much I was missing out on!
Now? I am a total carrot cake person through and through. A perfectly sweet and moist cake that’s loaded up with pecans and raisins, all finished with a rich cream cheese frosting?
It is an absolute dream. This cake is so incredibly delicious, you just can’t say no to it!
2. Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Sure, chocolate chip cookies get a lot of love, but these guys? They totally deserve their own moment in the spotlight.
Imagine fluffy, almost cake-like cookies packed with all that wonderful pumpkin spice flavor and then topped with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.
How could anyone possibly resist that combo? It’s basically like getting to eat pumpkin pie but in cookie form, and it is a beautiful thing.
3. Pumpkin Roll
This pumpkin cinnamon roll is a total showstopper, bringing together that classic fall flavor combination we all love. But it’s not just about the taste; this pumpkin roll is also perfectly tender and moist.
And that cream cheese frosting? It just takes the whole thing to another level of amazing. Plus, making it is surprisingly simple. The recipe even shows you how to roll the cake without any fuss or mess!
4. Caramel Apple Pie
Let’s kick things off with an apple pie that is seriously next-level. This is not your everyday apple pie, friends. What makes this one so special is the salted caramel and brown sugar streusel topping.
That combination of flavors and textures is just out of this world. It’s so, so good.
5. Pumpkin Muffins
There is no better way to start your day than with the sweet smell of these pumpkin muffins baking. They are so soft, fluffy, and incredibly moist that they don’t even need a glaze to be insanely delicious.
The secret to that perfect texture? Coconut oil! Seriously, give it a try. You will not be sorry. And these aren’t just for breakfast!
Whether it’s for brunch, a snack, or a late-night treat, you can’t go wrong with these little masterpieces.
6. Pumpkin Brownies
Pumpkin, spices, and chocolate all in one brownie? Um, yes please. This is the absolute ultimate fall snack! Whenever I have these irresistible pumpkin brownies in the house, my self-control just goes right out the window.
I always tell myself I’ll just have one, but it always turns into three! Can you really blame me? These chewy bites are not only packed with flavor but also loaded with chocolate chips and walnuts for a wonderful crunch.
And they look so pretty, too! Those pumpkin puree swirls are definitely social media-worthy.
7. Carrot Cupcakes
This next dessert is going to make your taste buds so happy! These carrot cupcakes are perfectly moist, fluffy, and just so delicious.
We’re talking epic-level cupcakes here! The balance of the sweet cupcake with the tangy frosting is just perfection.
8. Apple Brown Betty
This quick and easy Apple Brown Betty is about to become your new autumn favorite! Apples soaked in cinnamon spice and topped with a buttery, sweet crumble? Be still my heart.
When you serve this warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, you’ve got fall dessert perfection right there.
9. Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Pair your morning coffee with this indulgent cake for the absolute best breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack. This isn’t just any old coffee cake.
Besides having a terrific pumpkin flavor, it also has a sweet and crunchy streusel topping to finish it off. How amazing is that?
10. Pumpkin Bars
An irresistibly moist and perfectly spiced cake with a sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting on top?
These pumpkin bars are just so good, you won’t be able to stop thinking about them.
11. Caramel Apples
This caramel apple is enchantingly delicious. A crisp, tart apple coated in a luscious and sweet caramel sauce? Sign me up!
The best part is how easy and fun these are to customize. It’s all about decorating them with toppings that match your style. Whether you go for nuts, candies, cookies, or sprinkles, you just can’t go wrong!
12. Dutch Apple Bread
Apples, cinnamon streusel, and a vanilla glaze. These three amazing things come together to make this Dutch apple bread truly spectacular.
It’s so tender, moist, and tastes absolutely heavenly! I promise you, one slice will not be enough.
13. Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Pumpkin, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and cream cheese. It really doesn’t get more autumn than this. This cupcake is the definition of a fall dessert.
It’s moist, tender, and spiced just right; I could go on and on about how great this cupcake is! The sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting just puts it over the top.
The best part is how easy they are to whip up. Take these to any party and they are guaranteed to be a huge hit.
14. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Snack on these crunchy little treats for the ultimate autumn experience. These cookies are perfectly sweet, moist, and fluffy.
And that pumpkin flavor is just outstanding! Best of all? Every single bite is packed with chocolate chips. It is everything you could ever want in a cookie.
15. Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie
Can’t choose between sweet potato pie and pumpkin pie? Hey, no problem at all! With this super easy dessert, you get to enjoy the best of both.
Bringing together the flavors of two incredible fall favorites, this pie is the perfect treat for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
16. Snickerdoodle Cobbler
This is all the goodness of your favorite cinnamon-spiced snickerdoodle, but in one epic cobbler. It’s ooey-gooey and so buttery, this is the only fall cobbler you’ll ever need.
It’s also so easy to make. Just toss all the ingredients into a pan and bake! For the most decadent dessert experience, top this bad boy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
17. Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake
This pumpkin spice mug cake is such a fun and tasty dessert you can make right in your microwave. When you get that craving for dessert but you’re not in the mood to bake a whole cake, this single-serving mug cake is exactly what you need.
It’s done in under two minutes, which might be the fastest dessert we’ve ever featured! But just because it comes together in a flash doesn’t mean it’s short on flavor.
Seasoned with nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, this mug cake has all the fantastic flavors of the classic dessert we all know and love.
18. Pumpkin Bread
Made with love and absolutely loaded with chocolate chips, this pumpkin bread is just pure perfection. Pumpkin and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and this bread is proof.
The cake is wonderfully moist and spiced with cinnamon, making it delicious on its own. But those chocolate chips? They take it to a whole new level of amazing.
19. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Here’s another treat that is totally worth getting out of bed for in the morning. These pumpkin muffins are sweet, moist, and perfectly spiced, with a surprise cream cheese filling in the center!
These homemade goodies are so good, they taste like they came from a fancy bakery.
20. Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin inside a cheesecake? What an epic combination of flavors! It’s sweet, it’s spicy, it’s creamy, and it’s cheesy. This is the most luscious and decadent fall dessert, and I am completely obsessed with it.
As if the cake itself wasn’t already amazing enough, it’s also topped with a rich caramel sauce and a whipped cream that has a little booze in it. This cheesecake is pure and total bliss.
21. Apple Fritters
These deep-fried fritters are fluffy, fruity, and absolutely fabulous. They’re pillowy soft, crunchy, and just so delicious! The sweet vanilla glaze makes them even more stunning.
The best part? They’re ready in just half an hour! It’s the easiest way to use up all those apples you have lying around.
22. Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Move over, store-bought donuts, because these pumpkin spice donuts are about to become your new fall favorite. They are incredibly soft and pillowy.
You can top them with either a sugar and pumpkin spice mix or a maple glaze. It doesn’t matter which you choose, because both are seriously addictive.
And since this is a no-bake recipe, you don’t have to deal with the hassle of deep-frying! Ridiculously yummy and easy to make, that’s what I call a perfect combination.
23. Pumpkin Whoopie Pie
Want to make whoopie pies even more exciting? I’ve got you covered. This pumpkin whoopie pie puts an autumn twist on the classic.
We’re talking soft, cake-like pumpkin cookies with a cream cheese filling. This fall sandwich is the stuff dreams are made of!
24. Pumpkin Bread
Made with love and loaded with chocolate chips, this pumpkin bread is pure perfection. Pumpkin and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and this pumpkin bread is clear evidence.
Wonderfully moist and spiced with cinnamon, the cake is already good as it is. But the chocolate chips take it to a whole new level of magnificence.
