30 Fall Dessert Ideas to Bake This Season!

You know what time it is: it’s cozy baking season. So go ahead and stock up on cinnamon, pull out your favorite mixing bowls, and preheat that oven—fall is officially here! We’ve got lots of inspiration for your sweet tooth this season (including apple crisps, pumpkin pies, and everything in between), but no one can fully enjoy fall without indulging in some homemade baked treats. From warm crumbles, fluffy cakes, gooey bars, and more, these 30 fall dessert ideas will make your whole house smell like autumn.

We kind of love how fall desserts take on a whole new level of comfort and flavor once the leaves start turning. You’ve got your classic apple desserts, like our caramel apple crisp and baked apple donuts that are nostalgic and comforting, or you can branch out with pumpkin delights like pumpkin cream cheese rolls, spiced pumpkin bread, or pumpkin snickerdoodles. Craving something a little richer? Try our pecan pie brownies, maple cheesecake bars, or salted caramel pumpkin cake—you won’t regret it.

It’s not fall without something cinnamon-swirled, so we’ve got cozy cinnamon rolls, snickerdoodle bars, and cinnamon apple fritters. Want something quick but still homemade? Whip up our easy apple dump cake, spiced pear galette, or baked cinnamon donut holes. There’s even more classic fall flavors tucked into this list—like maple, brown butter, and molasses—that’ll take your baking game to the next level.

Looking for a showstopper? Try one of our layered cakes or pies that will impress at any fall gathering. Think: pumpkin spice layer cake, bourbon pecan pie, or even a rustic apple tart. These are the kinds of desserts that make you feel like wrapping up in a blanket and going back for seconds.

We’ve also included a number of easier treats here that are perfect for beginner bakers or busy days. Try our no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bites, apple pie crescent rolls, or microwave mug cobbler. They’re quick, cozy, and delicious—just like fall should be.