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25 Cozy Fall Baking Recipes That Fill Homes With Aroma

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When the air turns crisp and sweaters come out, it’s time to turn on the oven and fill the house with cozy aromas. From spiced cakes to gooey cookies, these 25 fall baking recipes will make your kitchen smell like pure comfort.

1. Classic Pumpkin Bread

Rich, spiced, and endlessly comforting.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix wet and dry ingredients separately, then combine.
  3. Pour into greased loaf pan and bake 55–60 mins.

2. Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Sweet apple chunks and a cinnamon kick in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup diced apples

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Mix all ingredients, fold in apples.
  3. Fill muffin cups and bake 20–22 mins.

3. Maple Pecan Scones

Tender and buttery with a sweet maple drizzle.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix dry ingredients, cut in butter.
  3. Stir in wet ingredients, shape dough, cut wedges.
  4. Bake 15–18 mins. Drizzle with maple syrup.

4. Caramel Apple Pie

The smell of baked apples and caramel screams fall.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups sliced apples
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 2 pie crusts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Mix filling, pour into crust.
  3. Top with lattice and bake 45–50 mins.

5. Cinnamon Roll Loaf

All the flavors of a cinnamon roll, baked into a sliceable loaf.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Filling: 1/4 cup brown sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Knead dough, let rise 1 hour.
  2. Roll out, spread filling, roll up, place in pan.
  3. Bake 30 mins at 350°F, drizzle with icing.

6. Spiced Pear Cake

Elegant and fragrant, with just the right sweetness.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 pears, sliced

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, then dry ingredients.
  3. Top with pear slices, bake 40 mins.

7. Chai-Spiced Snickerdoodles

Warm spices give these cookies an autumn twist.

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cardamom, pinch cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Roll dough in spice-sugar mixture.
  3. Bake 9–10 mins.

8. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Creamy, spiced, and perfectly sliceable for parties.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham crumbs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions

  1. Press crust in pan.
  2. Beat filling ingredients, pour over crust.
  3. Bake 40 mins at 325°F.

9. Maple Walnut Blondies

Sweet, chewy, and nutty with maple depth.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Mix butter and sugar, then egg and vanilla.
  2. Stir in flour and walnuts.
  3. Bake 25 mins at 350°F.

10. Cranberry Orange Bread

Sweet-tart perfection with a citrus pop.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 cup cranberries
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions

  1. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  2. Fold in cranberries.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 55 mins.

11. Brown Butter Apple Blondies

Rich brown butter flavor with sweet apple pockets.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, browned
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup diced apples
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix all ingredients, pour into pan.
  3. Bake 25 mins.

12. Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

Perfect for brunch or cozy mornings.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Make batter, pour in pan.
  2. Sprinkle topping, bake 40–45 mins at 350°F.

13. Ginger Molasses Cookies

Soft, chewy, and full of warm spice.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Chill dough 30 mins.
  2. Roll in sugar and bake 10–12 mins at 350°F.

14. Maple Glazed Donuts

The scent alone will make everyone smile.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Mix batter, fill donut pan.
  2. Bake 12 mins at 350°F.
  3. Dip in glaze once cooled.

15. Apple Crumble Bars

Like apple pie you can eat with your hands.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups apples, diced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup butter

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, butter, sugar for crust.
  2. Press half in pan, layer apples, top with crumbs.
  3. Bake 40 mins at 350°F.

16. Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies

Sweet, nutty, and perfectly soft in the middle.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar, add egg.
  2. Mix in flour, soda, and pecans.
  3. Drop dough on tray, bake 10–12 mins at 350°F (175°C).

17. Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake

A silky fall dessert that combines two cozy favorites.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Mix crumbs and butter; press into springform pan.
  2. Beat filling ingredients until smooth, pour over crust.
  3. Bake 50 mins at 325°F. Chill before serving.

18. Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Warm, bite-sized treats that taste like the fair in autumn.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Heat oil to 350°F.
  2. Mix batter, drop spoonfuls into oil.
  3. Fry 2–3 mins, roll in cinnamon sugar.

19. Spiced Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, hearty, and perfect with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 cups oats
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Cream butter, pumpkin, and sugars. Add egg.
  2. Stir in dry ingredients and raisins.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 12–14 mins.

20. Salted Caramel Apple Galette

Flaky, free-form, and as pretty as it is delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 3 apples, sliced
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Toss apples with sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
  3. Place on crust, fold edges over, bake 35–40 mins.
  4. Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle salt.

21. Chai Latte Cupcakes

Spiced, cozy cupcakes inspired by your favorite fall drink.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp chai spice blend
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine.
  3. Bake 18–20 mins. Frost with vanilla or chai frosting.

22. Maple Glazed Pumpkin Donuts

A fall morning essential—soft, spiced, and sweet.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • Glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Mix batter, fill donut pan.
  2. Bake 12–14 mins at 350°F.
  3. Dip cooled donuts in glaze.

23. Apple Cider Cupcakes

Sweet, spiced, and full of cozy fall flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Mix batter and pour into cupcake liners.
  2. Bake 18–20 mins at 350°F.
  3. Frost with cider or cinnamon buttercream.

24. Brown Sugar Pear Tart

Sweet pears and buttery crust create irresistible fall warmth.

Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 3 pears, sliced
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Arrange pears on crust, sprinkle with sugar and flour.
  2. Dot with butter.
  3. Bake 35 mins at 375°F until golden.

25. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy, chocolatey, and full of fall spirit.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cream butter and sugars, add wet ingredients.
  3. Mix in dry ingredients and chips.
  4. Bake 12–14 mins.

Cozy Takeaway 🍂

Fall baking is about slowing down, turning on the oven, and letting your home fill with the scents of cinnamon, apples, and pumpkin spice. Whether you’re sharing treats with loved ones or keeping them all to yourself, these recipes will make every chilly day feel warm and sweet.

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