Desserts recipes

Cakes, cookies, bars, fudge and pies for every kind of sweet craving, from a 10-minute dip to a slow-baked cheesecake. Pumpkin and apple turn up often in fall bakes such as pumpkin cake bars, pumpkin cream cheese poke cake and glazed apple cookies, while chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry banana pudding and homemade peach cobbler lean on fresh fruit. For cookies, compare chewy options like molasses, snickerdoodle and salted caramel.

If you are short on time, look at the easy fudge made with condensed milk or the quick dipping sauces. Bigger projects include New York style cheesecake, flourless chocolate cake and caramel cake with caramel icing. Cupcakes and cake bars suit parties and game days, and zucchini or banana loaves keep well for the next day. Check the total time on each recipe before you start.

Peanut Butter Blossoms in 30 Minutes

Peanut Butter Blossoms

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Soft cookies with chocolate centers make these Peanut Butter Blossoms a hit. One batch makes 60 cookies for your Traditional Christmas Cookies tray.

Indian Pudding: Spiced Cornmeal Custard

Indian Pudding for 8 Servings

4.21 (28 Ratings)

Slow bake your Proper Baked Indian Pudding with New England Spiced Cornmeal Custard. Check the pudding specs for this treat ready in 2h 50min.

Homemade Pumpkin Puree Without a Blender

Roasted Pumpkin Puree

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Sugar pumpkin, neutral oil, and sea salt make this Pumpkin Puree. The quick recipe specs detail how to get a dense, mahogany result in 1h 15min.

GlutenFree Pumpkin Pie Bars with Almond Flour

GlutenFree Pumpkin Pie Bars

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Ready in 75 min, GlutenFree Pumpkin Pie Bars. This treat features a buttery shortbread base and includes the baking steps for a stress-free dessert.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Combine brioche, pumpkin purée, and heavy cream for this Pumpkin Bread Pudding. It includes an ingredient swap guide and takes 70 min to prepare.

Moist Pumpkin Cupcakes

Pumpkin Cupcakes in 27 Minutes

5.00 (3 Ratings)

Want moist Pumpkin Cupcakes for your family? Use oil instead of butter for a tender crumb; we include a helpful ingredient substitution table.

Velvet No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake: Creamy and Spiced

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

4.50 (2 Ratings)

Learn why it stays firm in our guide. This No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is for anyone craving a rich and creamy autumn treat without using an oven.

Old Fashioned Spicy Pear Cookies: Chewy

Spicy Pear Cookies

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Reducing fruit concentrate adds deep flavor to these Spicy Pear Cookies. Follow the steps to bake them in 27 minutes. Enjoy these Oatmeal Pear Cookies.

Maple Cookies with Maple Glaze in 27 Minutes

Maple Cookies with Maple Glaze

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Want to bake Maple Cookies with Maple Glaze? These chewy treats take only 27 minutes and include a step by step guide to help you get them right.

Glazed Apple Cookies with Cinnamon Glaze

Glazed Apple Cookies

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Glazed Apple Cookies offer the taste of apple cake in a bite. Check out the quick recipe specs for these easy fall cookie recipes. Ready in 27 minutes.

Old Fashioned Fall Spice Cookies

Fall Spice Cookies

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Check out our ingredient substitution table to swap components easily. These Fall Spice Cookies are the ideal treat for those seeking Autumn Spice Cookies.

Apple Crisp Cookie Cups with Oats

Apple Crisp Cookie Cups

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Press oat dough into a muffin tin to bake these Apple Crisp Cookie Cups. Our quick recipe specs help you prepare these jammy treats in just 30 minutes.

Brown Sugar Pumpkin Cookies with Browned Butter

Brown Sugar Pumpkin Cookies

4.40 (5 Ratings)

Dense and chewy Brown Sugar Pumpkin Cookies with a deep toasted nuttiness. Learn how to avoid a muffin-like result in the texture trouble section.

Chewy Apple Butter Cookies: Soft and Spiced

Chewy Apple Butter Cookies

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Chill the dough for a soft center with these Apple Butter Cookies. See the section What Makes These Work for tips on this 1h 32min recipe.

Pillowy Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cinnamon Frosting

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

4.50 (4 Ratings)

Ready in 42 minutes, these Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are pillowy and spiced. This guide includes quick recipe specifications for a stress-free bake.