50 Fall Baked Goods Recipes to Make this Year

ByChrysti Benner On Updated

This post may contain affiliate links.

Making baked goods for fall is a great way to enjoy the warm, comforting flavors that make autumn such a cozy time of year.

These fall baking ideas are perfect for filling your kitchen with the sweet, warm flavors of the season. From pumpkin and apple to cranberry, pear and more, there’s something here for everyone.

Collage image featuring several autumn baked goods recipes, including cookies, bars, donut holes, bread, and cake.

Note: This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. If you make a purchase, this site may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. You can read my full disclosure policy here.

That first hint of a little chill in the air always makes me want to turn on the oven and bake something. There’s just something about homemade baked goods that makes fall feel a little cozier and brighter.

Apples, pumpkin, cranberries, pears, sweet potatoes and pecans pair perfectly with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and of course I’m always looking for an excuse to work a little chocolate into the mix, too.

Whether you’re baking for your family, a fall festival, a holiday gathering, or simply because you want a little something sweet, these recipes are a delicious way to celebrate the season.

Between fall school events, church gatherings, Halloween, football weekends, Thanksgiving and casual get-togethers with friends and neighbors, there’s always a reason to bake up a plate of muffins, cookies, bars, or another homemade treat.

Many of the best fall baked goods are easy to make in batches, travel well and can be prepared ahead of time, so they’re great for sharing or just for enjoying at home with a cup of coffee.

Fall Baking Ideas for Every Occasion

If cooler weather has you ready to pull out the mixing bowls and preheat the oven, these fall baking ideas are a great place to start.

From cozy treats for an ordinary afternoon to recipes you can share, there are plenty of delicious ways to enjoy the flavors of the season.

1
A loaf of cake mix cranberry bread, partially sliced, on a white platter.
Easy Cake Mix Cranberry Bread
This easy cranberry bread starts with a cake mix for a quick shortcut and is studded with tart cranberries in every slice. It’s a soft, sweet loaf with just the right balance of fruity flavor.
Check out this recipe
2
Cake mix cranberry orange muffins served on a plate, with more muffins in the pan in the background. One muffin is torn in half to show the juicy berries inside.
Easy Cake Mix Cranberry Orange Muffins
These cranberry orange muffins start with a cake mix for an easy shortcut, then pair tart cranberries with bright citrus flavor. They’re soft, tender and topped with a sweet orange glaze for an extra burst of flavor.
Check out this recipe
3
Sliced loaf of cake mix pumpkin bread, showing the details of the moist interior of the bread and the pumpkin spice icing drizzled on top.
Easy Cake Mix Pumpkin Bread
This easy cake mix pumpkin bread is soft, moist and packed with pumpkin and warm spice flavor. Starting with a cake mix keeps prep quick while still giving you a cozy homemade loaf that’s perfect with a cup of coffee.
Check out this recipe
4
a slice of apple cider donut bundt cake from a mix served on a white plate. A glass of apple cider and an apple are on one side of the plate, and the remaining bundt cake is on the other side.
Easy Apple Cider Donut Cake (from a Mix)
If you've ever had an apple cider donut, you know what a treat they are. And when you can get the same flavors in cake form? Perfection! This easy cake mix recipe uses apple cider and a sweet cinnamon sugar coating to create a fall dessert that's great for a crowd.
Check out this recipe
5
three baked pumpkin fritters served on a cream-colored plate.
Easy Baked Pumpkin Fritters
These easy baked pumpkin fritters are filled with warm fall spices and pumpkin flavor, then finished with a sweet glaze. Baking them instead of frying makes them an easy fall treat for breakfast, brunch or dessert.
Check out this recipe
6
Slice of apple cake made with cake mix and pie filling, served on a white plate, topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.
Easy Apple Cake (with Cake Mix and Pie Filling)
This easy apple cake combines cake mix and apple pie filling for a moist, tender dessert with plenty of cozy fall flavor.
Check out this recipe
7
Pumpkin cranberry bread loaf, partially sliced.
Easy Cranberry Pumpkin Bread
This cranberry pumpkin bread combines warmly spiced pumpkin bread with tart cranberries for a festive fall treat. It’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack and makes a lovely addition to holiday gatherings.
Check out this recipe
8
several Bisquick pumpkin donut holes, rolled in cinnamon sugar, served in a white bowl. One has a bite taken out of it, showing its moist pumpkin spice flavored interior.
Easy Bisquick Pumpkin Donut Holes
These pumpkin donut holes are soft, fluffy and filled with cozy pumpkin spice flavor, then coated in cinnamon sugar. They’re a fun bite-sized fall treat for breakfast, brunch or sharing at autumn gatherings.
Check out this recipe
9
Country apple cake slice served on a white plate, with the cake pan and fresh apples in the background.
Easy Country Apple Cake
This old-fashioned country apple cake is packed with fresh apples and warm cinnamon flavor, with a tender, moist texture that makes it perfect for fall. It’s a classic, no-fuss dessert.
Check out this recipe
10
Biscoff muffins served on a white tray. Each muffin is topped with cookie pieces and a cookie butter drizzle.
Easy Biscoff Muffins – A Bakery Style Treat
These easy Biscoff muffins are soft and tender with plenty of warm, spiced cookie butter flavor. A sweet Biscoff streusel topping adds a little crunch and even more of that irresistible caramelized flavor.
Check out this recipe
11
Quick pumpkin cinnamon roll topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting, served on a white plate. A pan of remaining pumpkin cinnamon rolls is in the background.
30-Minute Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
These soft pumpkin cinnamon rolls are filled with cozy fall spices and topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting. Pumpkin in the dough gives the rolls extra flavor and a tender texture that makes them especially delicious on a cool fall morning.
Check out this recipe
12
close up of a sheet pan pumpkin bar made with Bisquick. A fork has cut a bite out of the bar. Two small pumpkins are in the background.
Easy Sheet Cake Pumpkin Bars (Made with Bisquick)
These pumpkin sheet cake bars are soft, moist and full of warm pumpkin spice flavor, with a rich cream cheese frosting on top. They’re easy to slice into bars, making this a simple way to enjoy pumpkin cake without the fuss of a layer cake.
Check out this recipe
13
Pumpkin whoopie pies on a white plate. One cookie has a bite taken out of it to show the soft, cake-like texture of the cookies and the creamy marshmallow fluff filling.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Marshmallow Cream Filling
These pumpkin whoopie pies sandwich a creamy filling between two soft, cake-like pumpkin cookies. Warm spices and plenty of pumpkin flavor make them a fun handheld alternative to traditional pumpkin desserts.
Check out this recipe
14
Overhead view of a loaf of apple fritter bread with two slices cut out of it, showcasing the tender crumb and chunks of apples in the bread, as well as the icing glaze on top.
Easy Homemade Apple Fritter Bread
This apple fritter bread has layers of tender cinnamon-spiced bread and juicy apples, finished with a sweet glaze on top. It has all the cozy flavor of a classic apple fritter in an easy-to-slice loaf.
Check out this recipe
15
slices of southern pecan bread served on a white plate
Easy Southern Pecan Bread
This sweet pecan bread is soft and buttery with plenty of crunchy pecans throughout. Brown sugar gives it a rich, caramel-like sweetness that pairs perfectly with the nutty flavor.
Check out this recipe
16
Cake mix cranberry orange cookies served on a white plate. The cookies are topped with a drizzle of icing.
Easy Cake Mix Cranberry Orange Cookies
These cranberry orange cookies start with a cake mix for an easy shortcut and combine tart cranberries with bright citrus flavor. They’re soft, chewy and sweet, with a festive combination of flavors that works especially well during the fall and holiday season.
Check out this recipe
17
Cake mix butter pecan cookies served on a brown plate.
Easy Cake Mix Butter Pecan Cookies
These butter pecan cookies start with a cake mix, making it easy to get soft, chewy cookies with very little prep. They’re filled with rich, buttery flavor and plenty of crunchy pecans in every bite.
Check out this recipe
18
Pumpkin Cookies made from cake mix, served on a white plate. One cookie has a bite taken out of it, showing its soft and moist interior.
Shortcut Pumpkin Cookies Made With Cake Mix
These easy pumpkin cookies start with a cake mix and pumpkin puree for a quick fall baking shortcut. They bake up soft and cake-like, with warm pumpkin spice flavor in every bite.
Check out this recipe
19
a slice of pear coffee cake is served on a white plate. A fork has cut out a bite of cake and is resting on the plate.
Easy Pear Coffee Cake
This easy pear coffee cake features tender, juicy pears baked into a soft, cinnamon-spiced cake with a buttery streusel topping. It’s a cozy alternative to the usual apple and pumpkin treats and pairs especially well with a hot cup of coffee.
Check out this recipe
20
Bisquick applesauce muffins served on a white plate, with the pan of remaining muffins in the background.
Quick & Easy Bisquick Applesauce Muffins
These easy Bisquick applesauce muffins are soft and moist, with warm cinnamon flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. Applesauce keeps the muffins tender while Bisquick makes them especially quick and easy to prepare.
Check out this recipe
21
three pumpkin cream cheese muffins on a plate in front of a muffin tin
Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
These pumpkin cream cheese muffins pair soft, warmly spiced pumpkin muffins with a rich cream cheese filling tucked inside. The creamy center makes them feel a little more special while still being an easy homemade fall treat.
Check out this recipe
22
overhead view of a pumpkin pie cookie, with pumpkin filling in the thumbprint of the cookie. Cinnamon sticks and a ceramic pumpkin are next to the cookies.
Easy Pumpkin Pie Cookies
These pumpkin pie cookies turn the flavors of a classic pumpkin pie into an easy handheld treat. Each one has a flaky crust filled with creamy, warmly spiced pumpkin filling and topped with whipped cream.
Check out this recipe
23
slice of pear cake on a white plate
Easy Old-Fashioned Pear Cake
This easy pear cake is soft and moist with sweet, juicy pears baked into every bite. Warm cinnamon and a buttery crumb topping complement the fruit, making it a delicious way to bake with fresh pears.
Check out this recipe
24
Pumpkin snickerdoodles on an ivory plate, with two mini pumpkins next to the plate.
Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
These pumpkin snickerdoodles are soft and chewy with real pumpkin, warm fall spices and the classic cinnamon-sugar coating. They put a seasonal spin on traditional snickerdoodles without losing that familiar crackly, sugary exterior.
Check out this recipe
25
a slice of glazed sweet potato pound cake being lifted off the serving plate by a cake server.
Easy Sweet Potato Pound Cake
This sweet potato pound cake is rich, moist and warmly spiced, with sweet potato adding both flavor and tenderness. A sweet glaze finishes the cake, making every slice feel just a little more indulgent.
Check out this recipe
26
Homemade apple butter muffins are served on a white plate, with a small bowl of apple butter and a muffin pan in the background. One muffin is sliced in half to show the moist interior.
Easy Apple Butter Muffins
These apple butter muffins are soft, moist and filled with the concentrated apple and warm spice flavors of apple butter. They’re an easy way to bring plenty of cozy fall flavor to breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Check out this recipe
27
close-up view of a slice of pecan upside down cake, showing the tender interior and the caramelized pecan topping
Easy Pecan Upside Down Cake (from a Cake Mix)
This pecan upside-down cake features a rich, buttery brown sugar and pecan topping baked over a soft, tender cake. Once flipped, the caramelized pecan layer becomes the star, giving every slice plenty of sweet, nutty flavor.
Check out this recipe
28
close-up view of sweet potato Bisquick muffins that have been cut in half, showing the moist interior and streusel topping
Easy Sweet Potato Bisquick Muffins with Streusel Topping
These sweet potato Bisquick muffins are soft and tender with warm spices and the naturally sweet, earthy flavor of sweet potatoes. Bisquick keeps the recipe quick and easy, making them a delicious alternative to pumpkin muffins for fall baking.
Check out this recipe
29
close-up view of pear muffins on a white plate, showing the streusel topping.
Easy Pear Muffins with Streusel Topping
These pear muffins are soft and tender with juicy pieces of fresh pear and a hint of warm spice. They’re a delicious way to make the most of ripe pears and bring a different seasonal flavor to your fall baking.
Check out this recipe
30
pan of cake mix pumpkin muffins fresh out of the oven.
Cake Mix Pumpkin Muffins – Quick and Easy Recipe
These cake mix pumpkin muffins are soft, moist and full of warm pumpkin spice flavor. Using cake mix keeps the recipe quick and easy, so you can have a batch of homemade fall muffins ready with minimal effort.
Check out this recipe
31
sliced loaf of cranberry cream cheese bread on a wooden cutting board
Best Ever Cream Cheese Cranberry Bread – Velvety Soft & Easy!
This cranberry cream cheese bread is soft and moist, with tart cranberries balanced by the richness of cream cheese. The combination gives the loaf a sweet-tart flavor and tender texture that’s especially delicious during cranberry season.
Check out this recipe
32
stack of apple butter snickerdoodle cookies
Easy Apple Butter Snickerdoodles
These apple butter snickerdoodles are soft and chewy with warm cinnamon spice and rich apple flavor in every bite. A cinnamon-sugar coating gives them the classic snickerdoodle finish with a delicious fall twist.
Check out this recipe
33
plate full of pumpkin oatmeal cookies
Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
These pumpkin oatmeal cookies are soft and chewy with hearty oats, real pumpkin and plenty of warm fall spice. They’re a cozy twist on classic oatmeal cookies, with just the right balance of texture and pumpkin flavor.
Check out this recipe
34
two slices of pumpkin crunch cake on white dessert plates
Deliciously Easy Pumpkin Crunch Cake for Fall
This pumpkin crunch cake layers creamy, warmly spiced pumpkin with a buttery cake mix topping and crunchy pecans. It’s an easy alternative to pumpkin pie with a delicious contrast between the soft filling and crisp, golden topping.
Check out this recipe
35
sliced loaf of double chocolate pumpkin bread on a white plate
Double Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
This double chocolate pumpkin bread combines rich cocoa, chocolate chips and pumpkin in a soft, moist loaf. The pumpkin keeps the bread tender while letting you sneak plenty of chocolate into your fall baking.
Check out this recipe
36
Two slices of pumpkin bundt cake from a mix, served on white plates, with the remainder of the whole bundt cake in the background.
Easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake (Made with Cake Mix)
This pumpkin spice Bundt cake is moist and tender with plenty of pumpkin and warm fall spices in every slice. A sweet glaze drizzled over the top gives the simple cake a pretty finish and a little extra sweetness.
Check out this recipe
37
sliced loaf of pear bread
Best Ever Pear Bread
This easy pear bread is soft and moist with sweet, juicy pieces of fresh pear and warm cinnamon spice. It’s a cozy quick bread that lets the delicate flavor of ripe pears shine.
Check out this recipe
38
Slices of apple butter bread on a white plate, with the remaining loaf of quick bread in the background.
Easy Spiced Apple Butter Bread
This easy apple butter bread is soft, moist and filled with the concentrated apple flavor and warm spices of apple butter. It’s a simple quick bread that tastes like fall in every slice.
Check out this recipe
39
stacked slices of pumpkin chocolate chip bread on a black plate
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
This pumpkin chocolate chip bread is soft, moist and warmly spiced, with plenty of chocolate chips throughout. The combination of pumpkin and chocolate makes it an especially sweet way to enjoy classic fall flavors.
Check out this recipe
40
pumpkin banana muffins on a white plate, with one of the muffins cut in half
Pumpkin Banana Muffins with Streusel Topping
These pumpkin banana muffins combine two favorite quick bread flavors in one soft, moist muffin. Ripe bananas add natural sweetness while pumpkin and warm spices give them plenty of cozy fall flavor.
Check out this recipe
41
two hands pulling apart halves of a pumpkin chocolate chip cookie
Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy with warm pumpkin spice flavor and plenty of melty chocolate chips. Pumpkin and chocolate are a delicious match, giving a classic chocolate chip cookie a cozy fall twist.
Check out this recipe
42
three homemade pumpkin chocolate chip muffins on a white plate. One muffin has been cut in half, showing the moist interior dotted with melty chocolate chips.
Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
These pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are soft, moist and warmly spiced, with plenty of chocolate chips tucked into every bite. The combination of pumpkin and chocolate makes them a sweet choice for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon snack.
Check out this recipe
43
Baked apple fritters served on a white plate; one fritter has a bite taken out of it, showcasing the tender interior with chunks of apples.
Easy Baked Apple Fritters
These baked apple fritters are soft and tender with chunks of fresh apple and plenty of warm cinnamon flavor. A sweet glaze gives them the classic apple fritter finish without the need for deep frying.
Check out this recipe
44
Several pumpkin cupcakes served on a platter; one cupcake has a bite taken out of it to show the texture of the cupcake and frosting.
Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes (with Ermine Frosting)
These pumpkin cupcakes are soft, moist and full of warm pumpkin spice flavor, then topped with rich cream cheese frosting. They’re an easy way to enjoy the flavors of pumpkin cake in perfectly portioned individual treats.
Check out this recipe
45
two pumpkin scones on brown plates
Easy Pumpkin Scones Recipe
These pumpkin scones are tender and warmly spiced, with real pumpkin adding plenty of fall flavor. A cinnamon-sugar topping adds a sweet, slightly crisp finish that pairs perfectly with the soft scones.
Check out this recipe
46
four slices of pumpkin bread stacked up on a white plate
Grandma’s Amazing Pumpkin Bread Recipe
This old-fashioned pumpkin bread is a tried-and-true family recipe with a soft, moist texture and plenty of warm spice. It’s a classic fall quick bread that proves sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones worth keeping.
Check out this recipe
47
white plate with two apple hand pies resting on it, next to a red cloth napkin and a red apple peeler, slicer, and corer
How to Make Easy Apple Hand Pies
These easy apple hand pies tuck sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling inside a flaky, golden crust. They have all the familiar flavor of apple pie in a fun individual dessert that’s easy to eat by hand.
Check out this recipe
48
pecan pickups on a white plate with a muffin tin in the background
Delicious Bite-Size Pecan Pickups
These pecan pickups are bite-sized pecan tarts with a buttery pastry crust and a rich, gooey brown sugar and pecan filling. They deliver all the sweet, nutty goodness of pecan pie in a smaller handheld treat.
Check out this recipe
49
Several cake mix pumpkin sugar cookies on a brown plate; one cookie has a bite taken out of it to show the soft texture.
Easy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies (Made with Cake Mix)
These pumpkin sugar cookies are soft and chewy, with just a hint of pumpkin spice. They're easy to make with a doctored-up cake mix, so they're perfect for when you need a last-minute dessert.
Check out this recipe
50
Several pumpkin molasses cookies on a white plate. One cookie has a bite taken out of it, showcasing the chewy interior.
Soft Pumpkin Molasses Cookies
Pumpkin and molasses are a match made in heaven! The molasses gives an extra depth of sweetness that pairs perfectly with pumpkin spice. These cookies bake up nice and chewy, with a hint of sparkle from being rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Check out this recipe

Cozy Baked Goods for Fall

From pumpkin and apple to pear, cranberry, pecan, sweet potato, and plenty of warm cinnamon, there are so many delicious ways to enjoy baked goods this season.

Whether you’re craving a cozy breakfast or something sweet to share, these recipes make the season special!Cross Promote

More Fall Favorites:

Don’t forget to save this list to your baking board on Pinterest!

collage image showcasing several fall baked goods recipes, such as sweet potato cake, pumpkin bread, pecan cake, cranberry bread, apple hand pies, and more.

Categories:

, , , ,

Chrysti believes you can enjoy meaningful connection around the table without spending all day in the kitchen. She is a nurse, educator, homeschooling mom to three children and wife to her favorite fella. She loves empowering other moms to simplify mealtime, because feeding a family doesn't have to be complicated!

Easy family-friendly recipes in your inbox!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

You'll Also Love..