100 Simple Fall Dessert Recipes

June 4, 2021 Just Jes

Do you need some simple fall dessert recipes this year? Skip the complicated recipes and make desserts that turn out perfect every single time!

People love simple desserts. We often feel the need to one-up ourselves with these overly complicated recipes that may or may not be a crowd-pleaser. It’s not worth the risk, the ingredients, & your limited time.

Instead, go for tried & true simple fall dessert recipes that will never disappoint!

What are some of the simplest desserts to make from scratch?

Ice Cream
Cookies
Chocolate Dipped Fruit
Cupcakes
Rice Krispy Treats
Truffles
Poke Cakes
Brownies
Chocolate Bark

Luckily for you, we’ve found the best simple fall dessert recipes for whatever you’re craving this year. From cookies to charcuterie dessert boards, you will fall in love with these seasonal favorites!

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FALL COOKIE RECIPES

Hints of cinnamon, pumpkin, & maple elevate any simple cookie recipe to new levels. Check out these amazing simple fall cookie recipe ideas.

01 | MAPLE SNICKERDOODLES

02 | CARAMEL APPLE SPICE THUMBPRINT COOKIES

03 | APPLE OATMEAL COOKIES

04 | APPLE CIDER COOKIES

05 | PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

06 | PUMPKIN CRINKLE COOKIES

07 | APPLE PIE COOKIES

08 | SUGAR COOKIE PIES

09 | SALTED CARAMEL SHORTBREAD COOKIES

10 | PUMPKIN SPICE MAGIC COOKIE BARS

FALL CUPCAKE RECIPES

Cupcakes do not have to be complicated to be delicious. Add seasonal flavoring to simple batters & glaze the top with good quality frosting and you are good to go!

11 | CARAMEL APPLE CUPCAKES

12 | PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP CUPCAKES

13 | MAPLE BACON CUPCAKES

14 | PUMPKIN PIE CUPCAKES

16 | PECAN PIE CUPCAKES

17 | SNICKERDOODLE CUPCAKES

18 | PUMPKIN PATCH CUPCAKES

19 | APPLE CRUMBLE CUPCAKES

20 | SMORE’S CUPCAKES

FALL DESSERT CHARCUTERIE BOARDS

How fun are these fall dessert charcuterie boards? All it takes is unwrapping some pre-made desserts and displaying them on any type of board and you got yourself a showstopper.

21 | WRAPPED CARAMELS

22 | PIE BOARD

23 | COOKIE BOARD

24 | FALL FAVORITES

25 | SWEET & SALTY DIPS

26 | DARK & DECADENT

27 | AROUND THE BOARD

28 | APPLE DIPPIN’

29 | MORE SMORES

30 | SIMPLE CARAMEL

FALL CAKE RECIPES

Whether you want to stack them or not, these fall cake recipes don’t need anything fancy to be absolutely delicious.

31 | PUMPKIN SPICE COFFEE CAKE

32 | CINNAMON ROLL LAYER CAKE

33 | MINI APPLE SPICE CAKES

34 | PUMPKIN CRUNCH CAKE

35 | PUMPKIN SALTED CARAMEL CAKE

36 | PUMPKIN BUNDT CAKES

37 | PUMPKIN ANGEL FOOD CAKE

38 | PUMPKIN CARAMEL POKE CAKE

39 | ITALIAN CREAM CAKE WITH A TWIST OF PUMPKIN

40 | PUMPKIN MOUSSE CAKE

FALL PIE RECIPES

Pies in general have gotten a reputation for seeming difficult to make, but in reality, making a pie is actually very simple! Pre-made crust, a quick berry or pumpkin blend, pour it in, and voila you have an amazing fall pie. You can’t go wrong with any of these recipes!

41 | PUMPKIN HAND PIES

42 | PECAN CREAM PIE

43 | APPLE BUTTER PIE

44 | APPLE CRANBERRY PIE

45 | CARAMEL PEAR PIE

46 | BROWN BUTTER SWEET POTATO PIE

47 | SHEET PAN PECAN PIE

48 | DUTCH APPLE PIE

49 | GRANDMA’S FAMOUS PUMPKIN PIE

50 | BROWN BUTTER CARAMEL PUMPKIN PIE

SIMPLE FALL TREATS

Need simpler recipes? These simple treats are the easiest things to make for fall! Quick truffles, yummy munch mixes, and some delicious chocolate bark recipes will take less time in the kitchen and leave more time to enjoy indulging in them.

51 | DARK CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN TRUFFLES

52 | PUMPKIN PIE TWISTS

53 | HOMEMADE APPLE CIDER DONUTS

54 | TURKEY MUNCH

55 | PUMPKIN PRETZEL CANDY BARK

56 | CARAMEL APPLE PRETZEL BARK

57 | PUMPKIN PIE SMORES

58 | OREO ACORN BALLS

59 | PUMPKIN SPICE TRIFLE

60 | PUMPKIN SPICE SNACK MIX

FALL CHEESECAKE RECIPES

Cheesecakes seem difficult, but when you sit down a read a recipe it’s actually quite simple. By adding a pumpkin layer or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, these everyday simple cheesecake recipes turn into fall favorites.

61 | APPLE CRISP CHEESECAKE

62 | INSTANT POT PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE

63 | CARAMEL BROWNIE CHEESECAKE

64 | SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE

65 | MINI PUMPKIN CHEESECAKES

66 | PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

67 | APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS

68 | SMORE’S CHEESECAKE

69 | CINNAMON ROLL CHEESECAKE

70 | SNICKERDOODLE CHEESECAKE BARS

FALL FRUIT DESSERT RECIPES

Nothing screams fall like fresh-picked apples, juicy pears, and mixed berry desserts. If flour & mixers aren’t your thing, then you might want to think about some of these “healthier” fall fruit desserts.

71 | EASY BAKED APPLES

72 | EASY PEACH BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

73 | SALTED CARAMEL APPLE GALETTE

74 | BAKED PEARS WITH HONEY

75 | APPLE CRISP STUFFED APPLES

76 | CARAMEL APPLE TRIFLES

77 | CARAMEL APPLE NACHOS

78 | CARAMEL APPLES

79 | APPLE & PLUM CRUMBLE

80 | PECAN APPLE TART WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

FALL BROWNIE RECIPES

Who doesn’t love a warm gooey brownie? Add some seasonal flair to your brownies this year with pumpkin swirls & frosted tops!

81 | FROSTED PUMPKIN BROWNIES

82 | PECAN PIE BROWNIES

83 | PUMPKIN SWIRL BROWNIES

84 | PUMPKIN PATCH BROWNIES

85 | PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE SWIRLED BROWNIES

86 | 3-LAYER PUMPKIN BROWNIES

87 | CARAMEL CORNFLAKE CRUNCH BROWNIES

88 | SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIE BITES

89 | BROWNIE BITE PUMPKINS

90 | PUMPKIN KISSED BROWNIE BITES

FALL ICE CREAM RECIPES

Making ice cream from scratch might be a little overwhelming. That’s why there is nothing wrong with buying store-bought ice cream and adding in some awesome fall flavors. If Dairy Queen can make holiday blizzards, then so can we!