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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa057.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/best-fall-recipes\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/best-fall-recipes\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/best-fall-recipes","crawl_time":1776326376,"first_indexed_time":1756825118,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,kingarthurbaking!www,\/best-fall-recipes s443","src_root_hash":"10813703769334990457","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"49 Best Fall Recipes, Ranked | King Arthur Baking","meta_descriptions":["See which recipes made the cut, and which we've declared our #1 best fall recipe!"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Baking with summer fruit is great. So is breaking out your holiday recipes each winter. But nothing beats fall baking. There are apples! Cinnamon! Pumpkin (and its bedfellow, pumpkin spice)! So much to bake, and so little time. So we decided to make a list of the essential fall baking recipes — the ones we absolutely have to make, otherwise did the season even happen?\nWhen putting this list together, we considered things like seasonality — is this a recipe you'll only make this time of year? We also wanted recipes that were creative and unexpected, plus ones that delivered impressive results (sometimes with very little effort). And lastly, we based this list on something that's a little harder to quantify: Call it baker's intuition. Is this a recipe we want to make right now — and think you should to? For every recipe on this list, the answer is a resounding yes.\nWe then went a step further and ranked those recipes. As you work your way down the list, the bakes get more and more essential, until you hit the top ten: the recipes that are our absolute must-bakes of the season. Scroll through to see which recipes made the cut, and which we've declared our #1 best fall recipe; as you do, make sure to mark the recipes you've baked and the ones on your to-do list. (And check your stats at the bottom of the page.) There's no time to waste: Let's get baking!\nTo save recipes to your\nRecipe Box\n, you'll need a web account. Please\nsign in\nor\ncreate a free account\nnow.\nFilter:\nI've baked\n0\nI want to bake\n0\nThese cookies have the same warmth and sugar-coated charm as the classic (as well as the familiar soft-yet-chewy texture), but with a fall flair. Boiled cider and apple pie spices make these ultra-autumnal. These cookies are #49 on our list, but they might be the first ones to disappear from a cookie plate. \nGet the Recipe\nPumpkin pie is quintessentially fall, but be honest — you're probably only making it for Thanksgiving. These bars take everything you love about this classic pie — the smooth, custardy filling, the punchy autumnal spices — and transforms it into a handheld treat that can be an afternoon snack, a celebratory dessert for a crowd, or just a quick way to satisfy your pumpkin cravings. \nGet the Recipe\nFilled with chives, bacon, cheddar, and sour cream, these super-soft potato rolls bring everything you love about a loaded baked potato into a luxe dinner roll. If you're looking for a side dish to steal the show, this is it.\nGet the Recipe\nSmall but mighty, these pretzel bites pack a major (and very nostalgic) punch. Just like the famous mall pretzels, these bites are drenched in butter then plunged into salt-spiked cinnamon sugar. Each bite delivers maximum fall spice. \nGet the Recipe\nDon't wait until Thanksgiving to get your sweet potato casserole fix. Instead, reimagine the casserole as a proper dessert, complete with a tender spiced cake and swoops of torched meringue.\nGet the Recipe\nThis easy, one-bowl recipe uses an aromatic spiced tea to make fragrant bars, which are then coated in a thin layer of espresso glaze. The result is a pan of soft, chewy bars that mimic a cozy chai latte — with a shot of espresso added for good measure. \nGet the Recipe\nThis cinnamon roll focaccia has a crunchy brown sugar topping, a generous amount of sweet glaze, and, of course, lots of cinnamon filling. And because it’s based on our 2025 Recipe of the Year,\nBig and Bubbly Focaccia\n, the bread itself is tender, fluffy, and flavorful.\nGet the Recipe\nWith a rich, buttery texture and an almost marzipan-like chew, this simple cake, made with a combination of almond and all-purpose flours, and scented with almond extract, is incredibly flavorful. Studded with fragrant cubes of ripe pear, it's an excellent afternoon snacking cake or an enticing after-dinner dessert. \nGet the Recipe\nTender, soft, and slightly sweet, these spiral-shaped challahs make a gorgeous centerpiece on a Rosh Hashanah table. This recipe makes two loaves, which is perfect — serve one with dinner, and save the second for for French toast or bread pudding.\nGet the Recipe\nSkip the store-bought stuff — the best, most autumnal gnocchi is made with seasonal sweet potatoes, eggs, flour, and not much else. Serve with brown butter and sage and you have a meal so cozy, it may mean you never want to leave your house again. \nGet the Recipe\nDon't wait until Thanksgiving to make cornbread: This version leans slightly sweet, thanks to the addition of maple syrup, but it's still a good match for a bowl of chili or stew. Pro tip: Lean into its sweetness and spread it with butter and an extra drizzle of syrup.\nGet the Recipe\nIt's harvest season, and that calls for a hearty, seeded bread to accompany bowls of soup and baked casseroles. Shaped like a sheaf of wheat and coated in a sunflower seed coating, this lightly spiced loaf also glows golden thanks to the pumpkin purée mixed into the dough. \nGet the Recipe\nNot only are these small-batch apple tarts easier to make than apple pie (you only need one apple!), but their low profile means more flaky, buttery pastry in every bite. Each tart hides a layer of grated apple beneath the sliced fruit, which becomes jammy and concentrated after baking.\nGet the Recipe\nYes, we Vermonters know that maple season is\ntechnically\nin the spring, but maple is also a quintessential fall flavor. Here, it's combined with walnuts and swirled into a gorgeous, ultra-soft milk bread loaf that's surprisingly simple to make. Toast the stunning slices and slather with maple cream for the ultimate autumn snack.\nGet the Recipe\n\"A scone is a crisp combination of butter, tenderness, and crunch,\" says recipe creator Martin Philip. These scones embody all of those characteristics; the bits of candied ginger and chai-inspired spice blend dress them up for fall.\nGet the Recipe\nHaven't touched your jar of yeast all summer? Slowly re-enter bread baking season with this easy, ultra-flavorful flatbread. The cottage cheese-based dough comes together in a matter of seconds in a food processor, and the generous addition of chili crisp and herbs makes them an irresistable addition to any meal. \nGet the Recipe\nEmbrace the season and have your PSL in every form — cookie bars included. These soft and chewy bars are essentially pumpkin-flavored (and generously spiced) blondies with an espresso glaze. And they're so simple: you mix everything in a single saucepan for easy prep and cleanup. \nGet the Recipe\nWhile we'd never call classic apple pie boring, we do think that this sourdough iteration is a welcome twist on the original. The sourdough discard in the crust and crumble adds a subtle tang that complements the natural acidity of the fruit. Move over, bread, we’ve got a new use for starter.\nGet the Recipe\nMake this bread to begin your week and you'll have breakfast sorted. Packed with harvest fruits — dried apricots, pears, and cranberries — and nuts like pecans and walnuts, this hearty loaf makes the toast of your dreams.\nGet the Recipe\nInspired by Belgian Liège waffles, these orange-hued waffles are light and fluffy and feature pockets of crispy, crackly pearl sugar throughout. Because they're yeasted, plan to mix them the night before and pour into the waffle maker first thing in the morning — right before a weekend excursion to the pumpkin patch.\nGet the Recipe\nThis pan-fried Indian flatbread is crispy on the exterior, with a potato filling that’s spiced with cilantro, minced fresh green chiles, chili powder, and chaat masala. Stock your freezer with a stack of these for comfort food in an instant. \nGet the Recipe\nCranberries are not just for Thanksgiving. A twist on our 2023 Recipe of the Year, this reverse-creamed coffee cake is studded with chopped cranberries and scented with a dash of almond extract. The crumbly topping features almonds for crunch, and the sweet glaze is stained pink from even more cranberries.\nGet the Recipe\nRecipe creator Martin Philip boldly declares that if he could only eat one type of bread, it would be this miche. Try it and you may just agree: It has a touch of honey and a dose of dark beer that gives it a wonderful complexity. \nGet the Recipe\nIf you're looking for a great version of classic pumpkin pie, this isn't it (\ntry this recipe instead\n). But if you want to try a new take on an old standby,  this no-bake version is what you're looking for. The mousse-like filling is light as a cloud (so you can easily eat more than one slice) and the Biscoff cookie crust adds the perfect note of spice.\nGet the Recipe\nA warmly spiced filling of cinnamon, apple, and crunchy nuts get rolled into enriched dough, twisted, then baked. This stunning bread is as welcome on the breakfast table as it is for dessert — and made even better toasted and topped with ice cream.\nGet the Recipe\nThere's plenty of pumpkin on this list, but squash deserves the time to shine, too. Here, we opt for delicata squash for ease (it doesn't require peeling!) but also flavor. Roasted in the oven and nestled atop a goat cheese filling and flaky pastry, this savory pie is everything you want in an autumn dinner. \nGet the Recipe\nWith its burnished top and custardy interior, this Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake offers something different than pumpkin pie or even an American-style cheesecake. Plus, the batter easily comes together in a food processor to make prep a cinch. \nGet the Recipe\nIf you can't resist getting a caramel apple at the fair, this cake is for you. This cake includes applesauce, apple pie spice, and boiled cider for plenty of fall flavor, but the true star is the whipped caramel frosting. Made by whipping caramel until silky and light, it glides on like a dream and provides the perfect dose of complex flavor without the overwhelming sweetness or stickiness of traditional caramel.\nGet the Recipe\nFall baking calls for bold flavors. From the heat and tang of kimchi to the richness of cheese, this sesame-crusted bread is destined to become the sidekick to soups all season long. \nGet the Recipe\nThe French know a thing or two about baking with apples (see #11, the Mostly Apples Apple Cake), and perhaps no recipe is as classic — or elegant — as the Tarte Tatin. Comprised of deeply caramelized apples layered over buttery pastry, it’s a dessert that stuns. Here, we've tested endlessly to ensure this sometimes-fussy dessert goes off without a hitch in your home kitchen.\nGet the Recipe\nA hallmark of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the making and eating of mooncakes, which are often given as gifts to express love and best wishes. Mooncakes consist of tender pastry dough that gets wrapped around a filling and then pressed into a special mold to create a beautifully embossed design that signifies longevity and prosperity. This baked version, filled with sweetened red bean paste (and often salted egg yolks to represent the full moon), is among the most popular type of mooncake.\nGet the Recipe\nIs it a bar? A slab pie? Both! This breezy recipe swaps the flaky pastry for a buttery shortbread crust but keeps the warm, gooey apples and classic spices for a sliceable, portable dessert. To finish, there's a crumbly streusel topping inspired by Dutch apple pie.\nGet the Recipe\nThese Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are our fall twist on the beloved chocolate crinkle. Mixed by hand, the egg-free dough yields spiced cookies that are irresistibly soft and chewy. \nGet the Recipe\nThis fragrant, buttery bread is steeped in history and tradition — for many, the fall holiday of Día de los Muertos would not be complete without this symbolic loaf. But symbolism aside, it's also a delicious enriched sweet bread, with whispers of orange and anise perfuming each soft, fluffy slice. \nGet the Recipe\nThe natural flavor of sweet potatoes are front-and-center in this recipe inspired by an Old Farmer's Almanac favorite. It's moist, subtly spiced, and crusted in sweet, buttery pecans.\nGet the Recipe\nThis recipe, from contributor Jordan Smith, is one of our all-time favorite scone recipes. Ripples of fig jam are layered between a cornmeal-and-rosemary dough; they're flaky but sturdy. If you need a break from pumpkin and apple, these scones will convince you that fig and rosemary is an underrated but essential fall flavor combo.\nGet the Recipe\nConsider this a classic fall bake, perfected. While many pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipes use just 1 cup of pumpkin purée, this recipe uses the full can so you can actually taste it. The trick is to cook the pumpkin on the stove for a few minutes with spices and sugar to concentrate the flavor.\nGet the Recipe\nOatmeal raisin cookies? Tired. Oatmeal Date Smash Cookies? Wired. These cookies prove that a fall recipe is as much about vibes as it is about apples and pumpkin. Because while oats and dates may not read as explicitly autumnal, these cookies embody the same warm, cozy, comforting spirit as a hot bowl of oatmeal on a cool fall morning. We love them for their thick, fudgy interior and thin, crackly exterior, which comes from the genius smashing method for which they're named.\nGet the Recipe\nMore is more in this apple-forward bake. There's just enough almond-scented batter to hold together a mound of thiny sliced apples. As the batter rises in the oven, it knits those slices together to create a tender cake that’s almost creamy and custardy from the abundance of apples.\nGet the Recipe\nWarning: Do not let these biscuits' humble appearance fool you! They have all the flakiness of a traditional biscuit, with two flavorful tricks up their sleeve. They're made by browning a portion of the butter, which adds its signature toasted, nutty flavor, and get a hefty dose of fresh sage, brown butter's natural companion, which is flecked through the dough and used as a garnish on top of each biscuit.\nGet the Recipe\nThese bars are everything you love about gooey pecan pie, without the fuss of rolling out pie crust. (So: easier and just as delicious.) Instead, make a press-in brown sugar shortbread crust and stir together an easy (we promise!) honey-infused caramel on the stove. This recipe makes two dozen bars which can easily feed a crowd, and we can already guarantee people will be going back for seconds.\nGet the Recipe\nLike all great art, this recipe has layers. At the top is a thin, crackly vanilla glaze, blanketing the cake like the first frost of the season. Peeking through is a layer of moist, buttery chocolate crumble. And beneath it all lies a soft, spiced pumpkin cake. Each component shines, but together they become a complex crumb cake that offers a little bit of everything in one bite. Pumpkin cakes can be routine this time of year, but this one is both familiar and intriguing enough — plus just plain delicious — that it had to crack the top ten. \nGet the Recipe\nThese muffins may look unassuming from the outside, but they hide a secret within. Filled with a sweet ripple of cinnamon and topped with a buttery oat-pecan streusel, they're more like coffee cake than muffins, and are over-the-top in the best way possible. \nGet the Recipe\nThis recipe skips the hot vat of frying oil and turns everyone's favorite fall doughnut into a dense, velvety cake filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and adorned with sweet vanilla glaze. The tender cake is made using the reverse-creaming method, one of our favorite cake mixing techniques, which yields a delicate crumb that is still sturdy enough to support the mountain of sweet, sticky chopped apples the cake holds. Dare we say it's even better than the fritter that inspired it?\nGet the Recipe\nFall calls for comfort food. Specifically: warm, cheesy breads. Tearing into this soft, flavor-packed loaf is immensely satisfying. Each slice is crowned with a golden crust, while the interior is filled with jalapeños that bring the heat and a generous helping of melted cheddar.\nGet the Recipe\nThere’s no way we could omit cinnamon rolls from a list of the best fall bakes. Soft, golden, and generously sized, these cinnamon rolls are the best way to start a crisp fall morning. The extra-tender buttermilk dough gets an additional boost of fall flavor from roasted sweet potato. To finish, the rolls are coated with a rich, buttery vanilla frosting.\nGet the Recipe\nThis recipe captures the classic, nostalgic flavor of a freshly fried apple cider doughnut after a day at the orchard. Instead of being fried, these mini cake doughnuts are baked, dunked in cider-spiked butter, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Best served warm, they taste shockingly similar to the original, no frying (or trip to the orchard) required.\nGet the Recipe\nAs soon as the calendar flips to fall, many of our colleagues have declared that this is the recipe they have to make, and it nearly landed at #1 on this list because it's so beloved. What sets these cookies apart is their texture: Most pumpkin cookies are soft and cakey due to the high moisture content in pumpkin purée, but cooking that purée on the stove before adding it to the batter gives these cookies a dense, chewy, almost fudgy texture. If you love pumpkin spice, you have to make this recipe.\nGet the Recipe\nWith an old-school name and humble appearance, this cake may not seem like much. But there's a reason we named it our #1 fall recipe with near unanimous consensus: It's magic. Absolutely loaded with diced apples and studded with toasted walnuts, this moist, spiced cake is more than the sum of its parts. Then there's the fudgy brown sugar frosting, which is like penuche spiked with a dash of tangy boiled cider.  \nAnd we're not the only ones who love it: This recipe has long been treasured by our audience, who have left over 300 perfect five-star reviews. Bakers have called it \"the apple cake of your dreams,\" \"a raging success,\" and \"perfect for the first day of fall.\" Said one reviewer: \"I don't know what was better — the moist, spiced, apple-y cake, or the delicious, fudge-y, apple-y frosting!\" We highly suggest making it and deciding for yourself.\nGet the Recipe","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/best-fall-recipes#main-content)\n\n[25% off Pizza On-Demand class with purchase of The Book of Pizza](https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/items\/king-arthur-baking-companys-the-book-of-pizza)\n\n[Visit Us](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/visit)\n\n[Baker's Rewards](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/bakers-rewards)\n\n[![King Arthur Baking Company](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/themes\/custom\/kaf_nextgenweb\/images\/king-arthur-baking@2x.png) ![King Arthur Baking Company](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/themes\/custom\/kaf_nextgenweb\/images\/crown@2x.png)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/)\n\n- Shop\n  Main Menu\n  \n  [Shop](https:\/\/shop.kingarthurbaking.com\/)\n  \n  - 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So is breaking out your holiday recipes each winter. But nothing beats fall baking. There are apples! Cinnamon! Pumpkin (and its bedfellow, pumpkin spice)! So much to bake, and so little time. So we decided to make a list of the essential fall baking recipes — the ones we absolutely have to make, otherwise did the season even happen?\n\nWhen putting this list together, we considered things like seasonality — is this a recipe you'll only make this time of year? We also wanted recipes that were creative and unexpected, plus ones that delivered impressive results (sometimes with very little effort). And lastly, we based this list on something that's a little harder to quantify: Call it baker's intuition. Is this a recipe we want to make right now — and think you should to? For every recipe on this list, the answer is a resounding yes.\n\nWe then went a step further and ranked those recipes. As you work your way down the list, the bakes get more and more essential, until you hit the top ten: the recipes that are our absolute must-bakes of the season. Scroll through to see which recipes made the cut, and which we've declared our \\#1 best fall recipe; as you do, make sure to mark the recipes you've baked and the ones on your to-do list. (And check your stats at the bottom of the page.) There's no time to waste: Let's get baking\\!\n\n*To save recipes to your* [*Recipe Box*](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipebox)*, you'll need a web account. 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Apple Cider Snickerdoodles\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThese cookies have the same warmth and sugar-coated charm as the classic (as well as the familiar soft-yet-chewy texture), but with a fall flair. Boiled cider and apple pie spices make these ultra-autumnal. These cookies are \\#49 on our list, but they might be the first ones to disappear from a cookie plate.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-cider-snickerdoodles-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin Pie Bars on a sheet pan](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Pumpkin-Pie-Bars-2.jpg?itok=fsVXk_7y)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-pie-bars-recipe)\n\n48\\. Pumpkin Pie Bars\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nPumpkin pie is quintessentially fall, but be honest — you're probably only making it for Thanksgiving. These bars take everything you love about this classic pie — the smooth, custardy filling, the punchy autumnal spices — and transforms it into a handheld treat that can be an afternoon snack, a celebratory dessert for a crowd, or just a quick way to satisfy your pumpkin cravings.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-pie-bars-recipe)\n\n[![Loaded Baked Potato Dinner Rolls ](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-11\/Loaded-Baked-Potato-Dinner-Rolls_HOR_ALT_BOTW__096.jpg?itok=edbchsnB)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/loaded-baked-potato-dinner-rolls-recipe)\n\n47\\. Loaded Baked Potato Dinner Rolls\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nFilled with chives, bacon, cheddar, and sour cream, these super-soft potato rolls bring everything you love about a loaded baked potato into a luxe dinner roll. 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Each bite delivers maximum fall spice.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/cinnamon-sugar-pretzel-bites-recipe)\n\n[![A slice of Sweet Potato Sheet Cake with Marshmallow Frosting on a plate](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Sweet-Potato-Sheet-Cake-with-Marshmallow-Frosting_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_0568.jpg?itok=l2OyJehW)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-sheet-cake-with-marshmallow-frosting-recipe)\n\n45\\. Sweet Potato Sheet Cake with Marshmallow Frosting\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nDon't wait until Thanksgiving to get your sweet potato casserole fix. 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The result is a pan of soft, chewy bars that mimic a cozy chai latte — with a shot of espresso added for good measure.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/dirty-chai-bars-recipe)\n\n[![Cinnamon Roll Focaccia on a plate with a cup of coffee](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-04\/Cinnamon-Roll-Focaccia-4.jpg?itok=e0d1P0ER)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/big-and-bubbly-cinnamon-roll-focaccia-recipe)\n\n43\\. Big and Bubbly Cinnamon Roll Focaccia\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThis cinnamon roll focaccia has a crunchy brown sugar topping, a generous amount of sweet glaze, and, of course, lots of cinnamon filling. And because it’s based on our 2025 Recipe of the Year, [Big and Bubbly Focaccia](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/big-and-bubbly-focaccia-recipe), the bread itself is tender, fluffy, and flavorful.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/big-and-bubbly-cinnamon-roll-focaccia-recipe)\n\n[![A slice of Pear and Almond Cake on a plate](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Pear-and-Almond-Snack-Cake_2025_Lifestyle_H_1170.jpg?itok=j4EilIDQ)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pear-and-almond-cake-recipe)\n\n42\\. Pear and Almond Cake\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nWith a rich, buttery texture and an almost marzipan-like chew, this simple cake, made with a combination of almond and all-purpose flours, and scented with almond extract, is incredibly flavorful. Studded with fragrant cubes of ripe pear, it's an excellent afternoon snacking cake or an enticing after-dinner dessert.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pear-and-almond-cake-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin Challah](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-09\/PumpkinChallahSpirals_Shot1_HOR_024.jpg?itok=tNhxOXXa)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-challah-recipe)\n\n41\\. Pumpkin Challah\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nTender, soft, and slightly sweet, these spiral-shaped challahs make a gorgeous centerpiece on a Rosh Hashanah table. This recipe makes two loaves, which is perfect — serve one with dinner, and save the second for for French toast or bread pudding.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-challah-recipe)\n\n[![Sweet Potato Gnocchi on a decorative plate](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-02\/Sweet-Potato-Gnocchi_2025_LifeStyle_ALT_H_029-1.jpg?itok=veINytkG)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-gnocchi-recipe)\n\n40\\. Sweet Potato Gnocchi\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nSkip the store-bought stuff — the best, most autumnal gnocchi is made with seasonal sweet potatoes, eggs, flour, and not much else. Serve with brown butter and sage and you have a meal so cozy, it may mean you never want to leave your house again.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-gnocchi-recipe)\n\n[![Pieces of Maple Cornbread on a cutting board](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Maple-Cornbread-9.jpg?itok=78Ssnply)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/maple-cornbread-recipe)\n\n39\\. Maple Cornbread\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nDon't wait until Thanksgiving to make cornbread: This version leans slightly sweet, thanks to the addition of maple syrup, but it's still a good match for a bowl of chili or stew. Pro tip: Lean into its sweetness and spread it with butter and an extra drizzle of syrup.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/maple-cornbread-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin-Sunflower Harvest Bread](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Roasted-Squash-Pumpkin-Bread_0508_0.jpg?itok=3wqOBKb7)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-sunflower-harvest-bread-recipe)\n\n38\\. Pumpkin-Sunflower Harvest Bread\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nIt's harvest season, and that calls for a hearty, seeded bread to accompany bowls of soup and baked casseroles. Shaped like a sheaf of wheat and coated in a sunflower seed coating, this lightly spiced loaf also glows golden thanks to the pumpkin purée mixed into the dough.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-sunflower-harvest-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Tiny Apple Tarts for Two](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two.jpg?itok=X8fDpkh5)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two-recipe)\n\n37\\. Tiny Apple Tarts for Two\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nNot only are these small-batch apple tarts easier to make than apple pie (you only need one apple!), but their low profile means more flaky, buttery pastry in every bite. Each tart hides a layer of grated apple beneath the sliced fruit, which becomes jammy and concentrated after baking.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two-recipe)\n\n[![A sliced loaf of Swirled Maple Milk Bread on a serving tray](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Swirled-Maple-Milk-Bread_2025_Lifestyle_H_ALT_0069.jpg?itok=oKTbFsDN)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/swirled-maple-milk-bread-recipe)\n\n36\\. Swirled Maple Milk Bread\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nYes, we Vermonters know that maple season is *technically* in the spring, but maple is also a quintessential fall flavor. Here, it's combined with walnuts and swirled into a gorgeous, ultra-soft milk bread loaf that's surprisingly simple to make. Toast the stunning slices and slather with maple cream for the ultimate autumn snack.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/swirled-maple-milk-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Ginger Scones on a cooling rack](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Ginger-Scones.jpg?itok=GH-p9lR-)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/ginger-scones-recipe)\n\n35\\. Ginger Scones\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\n\"A scone is a crisp combination of butter, tenderness, and crunch,\" says recipe creator Martin Philip. These scones embody all of those characteristics; the bits of candied ginger and chai-inspired spice blend dress them up for fall.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/ginger-scones-recipe)\n\n[![Chili Crisp Cottage Cheese Flatbreads](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-01\/Cottage-Cheese-Flatbreads-BIE_Lifestyle_ALT_016.jpg?itok=5hi_OSfH)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/chili-crisp-cottage-cheese-flatbreads-recipe)\n\n34\\. Chili Crisp Cottage Cheese Flatbreads\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nHaven't touched your jar of yeast all summer? Slowly re-enter bread baking season with this easy, ultra-flavorful flatbread. The cottage cheese-based dough comes together in a matter of seconds in a food processor, and the generous addition of chili crisp and herbs makes them an irresistable addition to any meal.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/chili-crisp-cottage-cheese-flatbreads-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin Spice Latte Bars](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-10\/Pumpkin-Spice-Latte-Bars_0727.jpg?itok=mjbDcIJK)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-spice-latte-bars-recipe)\n\n33\\. Pumpkin Spice Latte Bars\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nEmbrace the season and have your PSL in every form — cookie bars included. These soft and chewy bars are essentially pumpkin-flavored (and generously spiced) blondies with an espresso glaze. And they're so simple: you mix everything in a single saucepan for easy prep and cleanup.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-spice-latte-bars-recipe)\n\n[![Sourdough Apple Pie](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-10\/Sourdough-Apple-Pie_1116.jpg?itok=55A7CGjC)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sourdough-apple-pie-recipe)\n\n32\\. Sourdough Apple Pie\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nWhile we'd never call classic apple pie boring, we do think that this sourdough iteration is a welcome twist on the original. The sourdough discard in the crust and crumble adds a subtle tang that complements the natural acidity of the fruit. Move over, bread, we’ve got a new use for starter.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sourdough-apple-pie-recipe)\n\n[![A round loaf of artisan fruit bread that has been cut in half, showing off the dense fruit-studded interior. ](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread_0.jpg?itok=vKqArb1l)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread-recipe)\n\n31\\. No-Knead Harvest Fruit Bread\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nMake this bread to begin your week and you'll have breakfast sorted. Packed with harvest fruits — dried apricots, pears, and cranberries — and nuts like pecans and walnuts, this hearty loaf makes the toast of your dreams.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin Sugar Crunch Waffles](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2022-09\/Pumpkin-Sugar-Crunch-Waffles_0052.jpg?itok=ow642udo)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-pearl-sugar-waffles-recipe)\n\n30\\. Pumpkin Pearl Sugar Waffles\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nInspired by Belgian Liège waffles, these orange-hued waffles are light and fluffy and feature pockets of crispy, crackly pearl sugar throughout. Because they're yeasted, plan to mix them the night before and pour into the waffle maker first thing in the morning — right before a weekend excursion to the pumpkin patch.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-pearl-sugar-waffles-recipe)\n\n[![Aloo Paratha (Spiced Potato-Stuffed Flatbread) on a serving plate with lime](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-07\/Aloo-Paratha-_2025_Lifestyle_H_2435.jpg?itok=M80Xyl0A)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/aloo-paratha-spiced-potato-stuffed-flatbread-recipe)\n\n29\\. Aloo Paratha (Spiced Potato-Stuffed Flatbread)\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThis pan-fried Indian flatbread is crispy on the exterior, with a potato filling that’s spiced with cilantro, minced fresh green chiles, chili powder, and chaat masala. Stock your freezer with a stack of these for comfort food in an instant.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/aloo-paratha-spiced-potato-stuffed-flatbread-recipe)\n\n[![Cranberry Coffee Cake with Almond Crunch](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Cranberry-Coffee-cake_0601.jpg?itok=QsQXLmiY)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/cranberry-coffee-cake-with-almond-crunch-recipe)\n\n28\\. Cranberry Coffee Cake with Almond Crunch\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nCranberries are not just for Thanksgiving. A twist on our 2023 Recipe of the Year, this reverse-creamed coffee cake is studded with chopped cranberries and scented with a dash of almond extract. The crumbly topping features almonds for crunch, and the sweet glaze is stained pink from even more cranberries.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/cranberry-coffee-cake-with-almond-crunch-recipe)\n\n[![Honey Beer Miche](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/honey-beer-miche.jpg?itok=JpbuwXd1)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/honey-beer-miche-recipe)\n\n27\\. Honey Beer Miche\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nRecipe creator Martin Philip boldly declares that if he could only eat one type of bread, it would be this miche. Try it and you may just agree: It has a touch of honey and a dose of dark beer that gives it a wonderful complexity.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/honey-beer-miche-recipe)\n\n[![No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-10\/No-Bake-Pumpkin-Mousse-Pie_0135.jpg?itok=RfVsQmVW)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/no-bake-pumpkin-mousse-pie-recipe)\n\n26\\. No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nIf you're looking for a great version of classic pumpkin pie, this isn't it ([try this recipe instead](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-pie-recipe)). But if you want to try a new take on an old standby, this no-bake version is what you're looking for. The mousse-like filling is light as a cloud (so you can easily eat more than one slice) and the Biscoff cookie crust adds the perfect note of spice.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/no-bake-pumpkin-mousse-pie-recipe)\n\n[![Cinnamon Apple Twist Bread on parchment paper](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Cinnamon-Apple-Twist-Bread-1.jpg?itok=wKqyprFy)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/cinnamon-apple-twist-bread-recipe)\n\n25\\. Cinnamon Apple Twist Bread\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nA warmly spiced filling of cinnamon, apple, and crunchy nuts get rolled into enriched dough, twisted, then baked. This stunning bread is as welcome on the breakfast table as it is for dessert — and made even better toasted and topped with ice cream.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/cinnamon-apple-twist-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Delicata Squash Galette with Cheese and Herbs](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2023-10\/Squash-Galette_Hero1_0391.jpg?itok=ITW76cXw)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/delicata-squash-galette-with-cheese-and-herbs-recipe)\n\n24\\. Delicata Squash Galette with Cheese and Herbs\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThere's plenty of pumpkin on this list, but squash deserves the time to shine, too. Here, we opt for delicata squash for ease (it doesn't require peeling!) but also flavor. Roasted in the oven and nestled atop a goat cheese filling and flaky pastry, this savory pie is everything you want in an autumn dinner.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/delicata-squash-galette-with-cheese-and-herbs-recipe)\n\n[![Three pieces of Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake on plates](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Pumpkin-Basque-Cheesecake_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1359.jpg?itok=Xibga4nc)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-basque-cheesecake-recipe)\n\n23\\. Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nWith its burnished top and custardy interior, this Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake offers something different than pumpkin pie or even an American-style cheesecake. Plus, the batter easily comes together in a food processor to make prep a cinch.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-basque-cheesecake-recipe)\n\n[![Whipped Caramel Apple Cake](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/22.jpg?itok=DEAtWZ17)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/whipped-caramel-apple-cake-recipe)\n\n22\\. Whipped Caramel Apple Cake\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nIf you can't resist getting a caramel apple at the fair, this cake is for you. This cake includes applesauce, apple pie spice, and boiled cider for plenty of fall flavor, but the true star is the whipped caramel frosting. Made by whipping caramel until silky and light, it glides on like a dream and provides the perfect dose of complex flavor without the overwhelming sweetness or stickiness of traditional caramel.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/whipped-caramel-apple-cake-recipe)\n\n[![Spicy Kimchi Cheddar Bread ](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2023-10\/Kimchi-Cheddar-Bread_Hero1.jpg?itok=UW1WeNFC)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/spicy-kimchi-cheddar-bread-recipe)\n\n21\\. Spicy Kimchi Cheddar Bread\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nFall baking calls for bold flavors. From the heat and tang of kimchi to the richness of cheese, this sesame-crusted bread is destined to become the sidekick to soups all season long.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/spicy-kimchi-cheddar-bread-recipe)\n\n[![A slice of Classic Apple Tarte Tatin on a plate](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-07\/Tarte-Tartin_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1236.jpg?itok=R0rGjGrK)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/classic-apple-tarte-tatin-recipe)\n\n20\\. Classic Apple Tarte Tatin\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThe French know a thing or two about baking with apples (see \\#11, the Mostly Apples Apple Cake), and perhaps no recipe is as classic — or elegant — as the Tarte Tatin. Comprised of deeply caramelized apples layered over buttery pastry, it’s a dessert that stuns. Here, we've tested endlessly to ensure this sometimes-fussy dessert goes off without a hitch in your home kitchen.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/classic-apple-tarte-tatin-recipe)\n\n[![Red Bean Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/red-bean-mooncakes.jpg?itok=EImcl1CG)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/red-bean-mooncakes-recipe)\n\n19\\. Red Bean Mooncakes\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nA hallmark of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the making and eating of mooncakes, which are often given as gifts to express love and best wishes. Mooncakes consist of tender pastry dough that gets wrapped around a filling and then pressed into a special mold to create a beautifully embossed design that signifies longevity and prosperity. This baked version, filled with sweetened red bean paste (and often salted egg yolks to represent the full moon), is among the most popular type of mooncake.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/red-bean-mooncakes-recipe)\n\n[![Apple Pie Bars stacked up on parchment paper](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Apple-Pie-Bars_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_0881.jpg?itok=vRujEXZW)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-pie-bars-recipe)\n\n18\\. Apple Pie Bars\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nIs it a bar? A slab pie? Both! This breezy recipe swaps the flaky pastry for a buttery shortbread crust but keeps the warm, gooey apples and classic spices for a sliceable, portable dessert. To finish, there's a crumbly streusel topping inspired by Dutch apple pie.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-pie-bars-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies on a cooling rack](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Pumpkin-Spice-Crinkles_2025_INT_ALT_H_1870.jpg?itok=efsC7WnV)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-crinkle-cookies-recipe)\n\n17\\. Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThese Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are our fall twist on the beloved chocolate crinkle. Mixed by hand, the egg-free dough yields spiced cookies that are irresistibly soft and chewy.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-crinkle-cookies-recipe)\n\n[![Pan de Muerto](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Pan-de-Muerto-3.jpg?itok=iX40frdh)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pan-de-muerto-day-of-the-dead-bread-recipe)\n\n16\\. Pan de Muerto\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThis fragrant, buttery bread is steeped in history and tradition — for many, the fall holiday of Día de los Muertos would not be complete without this symbolic loaf. But symbolism aside, it's also a delicious enriched sweet bread, with whispers of orange and anise perfuming each soft, fluffy slice.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pan-de-muerto-day-of-the-dead-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Pound Cake](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2023-10\/PecanCrusted-SweetPotatoPoundCake_Hero3-Product.jpg?itok=3luXyEhr)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pecan-crusted-sweet-potato-pound-cake-recipe)\n\n15\\. Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Pound Cake\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThe natural flavor of sweet potatoes are front-and-center in this recipe inspired by an Old Farmer's Almanac favorite. It's moist, subtly spiced, and crusted in sweet, buttery pecans.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pecan-crusted-sweet-potato-pound-cake-recipe)\n\n[![Layered Fig Scones](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/14_0.jpg?itok=1_hHfunO)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/layered-fig-scones-recipe)\n\n14\\. Layered Fig Scones\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThis recipe, from contributor Jordan Smith, is one of our all-time favorite scone recipes. Ripples of fig jam are layered between a cornmeal-and-rosemary dough; they're flaky but sturdy. If you need a break from pumpkin and apple, these scones will convince you that fig and rosemary is an underrated but essential fall flavor combo.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/layered-fig-scones-recipe)\n\n[![A loaf of The Most Pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread cut into showing the interior](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-07\/The-Most-Pumpkin-Pumpkin-CC-Bread_BOTW_2025_INT_H_0791.jpg?itok=tlylhu_e)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/the-most-pumpkin-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread-recipe)\n\n13\\. The Most Pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nConsider this a classic fall bake, perfected. While many pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipes use just 1 cup of pumpkin purée, this recipe uses the full can so you can actually taste it. The trick is to cook the pumpkin on the stove for a few minutes with spices and sugar to concentrate the flavor.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/the-most-pumpkin-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Oatmeal-Date Smash Cookies](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-09\/OatmealDateSmashCookie_Shot1_HOR_016-1.jpg?itok=vpUf4XsP)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/oatmeal-date-smash-cookies-recipe)\n\n12\\. Oatmeal-Date Smash Cookies\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nOatmeal raisin cookies? Tired. Oatmeal Date Smash Cookies? Wired. These cookies prove that a fall recipe is as much about vibes as it is about apples and pumpkin. Because while oats and dates may not read as explicitly autumnal, these cookies embody the same warm, cozy, comforting spirit as a hot bowl of oatmeal on a cool fall morning. We love them for their thick, fudgy interior and thin, crackly exterior, which comes from the genius smashing method for which they're named.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/oatmeal-date-smash-cookies-recipe)\n\n[![Mostly Apples Apple Cake cut into slices](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2022-09\/French-Style-Apple-Cake_0232-1.jpg?itok=hOYmpLqL)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/mostly-apples-apple-cake-recipe)\n\n11\\. Mostly Apples Apple Cake\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nMore is more in this apple-forward bake. There's just enough almond-scented batter to hold together a mound of thiny sliced apples. As the batter rises in the oven, it knits those slices together to create a tender cake that’s almost creamy and custardy from the abundance of apples.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/mostly-apples-apple-cake-recipe)\n\n[![A stack of Brown Butter Sage Biscuits](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-05\/Brown-Butter-Sage-Biscuits_BOTW_2025_Lifesty_INT_H_120.jpg?itok=syspGuCI)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/brown-butter-sage-biscuits-recipe)\n\n10\\. Brown Butter Sage Biscuits\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nWarning: Do not let these biscuits' humble appearance fool you! They have all the flakiness of a traditional biscuit, with two flavorful tricks up their sleeve. They're made by browning a portion of the butter, which adds its signature toasted, nutty flavor, and get a hefty dose of fresh sage, brown butter's natural companion, which is flecked through the dough and used as a garnish on top of each biscuit.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/brown-butter-sage-biscuits-recipe)\n\n[![Easy Pecan Pie Bars](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Easy-Pecan-Pie-Bars3015.jpg?itok=6Gnaeeu7)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/easy-pecan-pie-bars-recipe)\n\n9\\. Easy Pecan Pie Bars\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThese bars are everything you love about gooey pecan pie, without the fuss of rolling out pie crust. (So: easier and just as delicious.) Instead, make a press-in brown sugar shortbread crust and stir together an easy (we promise!) honey-infused caramel on the stove. This recipe makes two dozen bars which can easily feed a crowd, and we can already guarantee people will be going back for seconds.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/easy-pecan-pie-bars-recipe)\n\n[![Chocolate-Pumpkin Crumb Cake](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/chocolate-pumpkin-crumb-cake.jpg?itok=M2aT49kF)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/chocolate-pumpkin-crumb-cake-recipe)\n\n8\\. Chocolate-Pumpkin Crumb Cake\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nLike all great art, this recipe has layers. At the top is a thin, crackly vanilla glaze, blanketing the cake like the first frost of the season. Peeking through is a layer of moist, buttery chocolate crumble. And beneath it all lies a soft, spiced pumpkin cake. Each component shines, but together they become a complex crumb cake that offers a little bit of everything in one bite. Pumpkin cakes can be routine this time of year, but this one is both familiar and intriguing enough — plus just plain delicious — that it had to crack the top ten.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/chocolate-pumpkin-crumb-cake-recipe)\n\n[![Stuffed Cinnamon Streusel Muffins](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2022-02\/Cinnamon-Muffins_0711-1_hero.jpg?itok=oaqxH_1r)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/stuffed-cinnamon-streusel-muffins-recipe)\n\n7\\. Stuffed Cinnamon Streusel Muffins\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThese muffins may look unassuming from the outside, but they hide a secret within. Filled with a sweet ripple of cinnamon and topped with a buttery oat-pecan streusel, they're more like coffee cake than muffins, and are over-the-top in the best way possible.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/stuffed-cinnamon-streusel-muffins-recipe)\n\n[![Apple Fritter Cake on a cooling rack](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Apple-Fritter-Cake.jpg?itok=NrWk-RhC)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-fritter-cake-recipe)\n\n6\\. Apple Fritter Cake\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThis recipe skips the hot vat of frying oil and turns everyone's favorite fall doughnut into a dense, velvety cake filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and adorned with sweet vanilla glaze. The tender cake is made using the reverse-creaming method, one of our favorite cake mixing techniques, which yields a delicate crumb that is still sturdy enough to support the mountain of sweet, sticky chopped apples the cake holds. Dare we say it's even better than the fritter that inspired it?\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-fritter-cake-recipe)\n\n[![A slice of Jalapeño-Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread being pulled from the loaf](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Jalapeno-Cheddar-Pull-Apart-Bread_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_H_0328.jpg?itok=p8sbBsI4)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/jalapeno-cheddar-pull-apart-bread-recipe)\n\n5\\. Jalapeño-Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nFall calls for comfort food. Specifically: warm, cheesy breads. Tearing into this soft, flavor-packed loaf is immensely satisfying. Each slice is crowned with a golden crust, while the interior is filled with jalapeños that bring the heat and a generous helping of melted cheddar.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/jalapeno-cheddar-pull-apart-bread-recipe)\n\n[![A Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll on a plate; a bunch in a casserole dish](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-07\/Sweet-Potato-Cinnamon-Rolls_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1766.jpg?itok=-AQMOpkM)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-cinnamon-rolls-recipe)\n\n4\\. Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThere’s no way we could omit cinnamon rolls from a list of the best fall bakes. Soft, golden, and generously sized, these cinnamon rolls are the best way to start a crisp fall morning. The extra-tender buttermilk dough gets an additional boost of fall flavor from roasted sweet potato. To finish, the rolls are coated with a rich, buttery vanilla frosting.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-cinnamon-rolls-recipe)\n\n[![Apple Cider Doughnut Holes laid out on parchment paper](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-05\/Apple-Cider-Doughnut-Holes_BOTW_2025_INT_ALT_H_297.jpg?itok=eSZyngtQ)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-cider-doughnut-holes-recipe)\n\n3\\. Apple Cider Doughnut Holes\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nThis recipe captures the classic, nostalgic flavor of a freshly fried apple cider doughnut after a day at the orchard. Instead of being fried, these mini cake doughnuts are baked, dunked in cider-spiked butter, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Best served warm, they taste shockingly similar to the original, no frying (or trip to the orchard) required.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-cider-doughnut-holes-recipe)\n\n[![Fudgy-Chewy Pumpkin Cookies](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/2.jpg?itok=4a7NaIli)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/fudgy-chewy-pumpkin-cookies-recipe)\n\n2\\. Fudgy-Chewy Pumpkin Cookies\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nAs soon as the calendar flips to fall, many of our colleagues have declared that this is the recipe they have to make, and it nearly landed at \\#1 on this list because it's so beloved. What sets these cookies apart is their texture: Most pumpkin cookies are soft and cakey due to the high moisture content in pumpkin purée, but cooking that purée on the stove before adding it to the batter gives these cookies a dense, chewy, almost fudgy texture. If you love pumpkin spice, you have to make this recipe.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/fudgy-chewy-pumpkin-cookies-recipe)\n\n[![Old-Fashioned Apple Cake](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/old-fashioned-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-frosting_0723_0.jpg?itok=PAszGH6R)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/old-fashioned-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-frosting-recipe)\n\n1\\. Old-Fashioned Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting\n\nI've baked\n\nI want to bake\n\nWith an old-school name and humble appearance, this cake may not seem like much. But there's a reason we named it our \\#1 fall recipe with near unanimous consensus: It's magic. Absolutely loaded with diced apples and studded with toasted walnuts, this moist, spiced cake is more than the sum of its parts. Then there's the fudgy brown sugar frosting, which is like penuche spiked with a dash of tangy boiled cider.\n\nAnd we're not the only ones who love it: This recipe has long been treasured by our audience, who have left over 300 perfect five-star reviews. Bakers have called it \"the apple cake of your dreams,\" \"a raging success,\" and \"perfect for the first day of fall.\" Said one reviewer: \"I don't know what was better — the moist, spiced, apple-y cake, or the delicious, fudge-y, apple-y frosting!\" We highly suggest making it and deciding for yourself.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/old-fashioned-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-frosting-recipe)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-08\/icon_pumpkin-share.png)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/2025-08\/icon_pie.png)\n\nShare your list\n\nYou’ve built your ultimate fall baking list — now share it with friends and family to see how your picks compare! 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As you work your way down the list, the bakes get more and more essential, until you hit the top ten: the recipes that are our absolute must-bakes of the season. Scroll through to see which recipes made the cut, and which we've declared our \\#1 best fall recipe; as you do, make sure to mark the recipes you've baked and the ones on your to-do list. (And check your stats at the bottom of the page.) There's no time to waste: Let's get baking\\!\n\n*To save recipes to your* [*Recipe Box*](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipebox)*, you'll need a web account. 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Boiled cider and apple pie spices make these ultra-autumnal. These cookies are \\#49 on our list, but they might be the first ones to disappear from a cookie plate.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-cider-snickerdoodles-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin Pie Bars on a sheet pan](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Pumpkin-Pie-Bars-2.jpg?itok=fsVXk_7y)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-pie-bars-recipe)\n\nPumpkin pie is quintessentially fall, but be honest — you're probably only making it for Thanksgiving. These bars take everything you love about this classic pie — the smooth, custardy filling, the punchy autumnal spices — and transforms it into a handheld treat that can be an afternoon snack, a celebratory dessert for a crowd, or just a quick way to satisfy your pumpkin cravings.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-pie-bars-recipe)\n\n[![Loaded Baked Potato Dinner Rolls ](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-11\/Loaded-Baked-Potato-Dinner-Rolls_HOR_ALT_BOTW__096.jpg?itok=edbchsnB)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/loaded-baked-potato-dinner-rolls-recipe)\n\nFilled with chives, bacon, cheddar, and sour cream, these super-soft potato rolls bring everything you love about a loaded baked potato into a luxe dinner roll. If you're looking for a side dish to steal the show, this is it.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/loaded-baked-potato-dinner-rolls-recipe)\n\n[![A Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzel Bite being dipped](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Cinnamon-Sugar-Pretzels_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1660.jpg?itok=xoYcLMiy)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/cinnamon-sugar-pretzel-bites-recipe)\n\nSmall but mighty, these pretzel bites pack a major (and very nostalgic) punch. Just like the famous mall pretzels, these bites are drenched in butter then plunged into salt-spiked cinnamon sugar. Each bite delivers maximum fall spice.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/cinnamon-sugar-pretzel-bites-recipe)\n\n[![A slice of Sweet Potato Sheet Cake with Marshmallow Frosting on a plate](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Sweet-Potato-Sheet-Cake-with-Marshmallow-Frosting_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_0568.jpg?itok=l2OyJehW)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-sheet-cake-with-marshmallow-frosting-recipe)\n\nDon't wait until Thanksgiving to get your sweet potato casserole fix. Instead, reimagine the casserole as a proper dessert, complete with a tender spiced cake and swoops of torched meringue.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-sheet-cake-with-marshmallow-frosting-recipe)\n\n[![Dirty Chai Bars](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/dirty-chai-bars.jpg?itok=bvtsCteW)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/dirty-chai-bars-recipe)\n\nThis easy, one-bowl recipe uses an aromatic spiced tea to make fragrant bars, which are then coated in a thin layer of espresso glaze. The result is a pan of soft, chewy bars that mimic a cozy chai latte — with a shot of espresso added for good measure.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/dirty-chai-bars-recipe)\n\n[![Cinnamon Roll Focaccia on a plate with a cup of coffee](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-04\/Cinnamon-Roll-Focaccia-4.jpg?itok=e0d1P0ER)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/big-and-bubbly-cinnamon-roll-focaccia-recipe)\n\nThis cinnamon roll focaccia has a crunchy brown sugar topping, a generous amount of sweet glaze, and, of course, lots of cinnamon filling. And because it’s based on our 2025 Recipe of the Year, [Big and Bubbly Focaccia](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/big-and-bubbly-focaccia-recipe), the bread itself is tender, fluffy, and flavorful.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/big-and-bubbly-cinnamon-roll-focaccia-recipe)\n\n[![A slice of Pear and Almond Cake on a plate](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Pear-and-Almond-Snack-Cake_2025_Lifestyle_H_1170.jpg?itok=j4EilIDQ)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pear-and-almond-cake-recipe)\n\nWith a rich, buttery texture and an almost marzipan-like chew, this simple cake, made with a combination of almond and all-purpose flours, and scented with almond extract, is incredibly flavorful. Studded with fragrant cubes of ripe pear, it's an excellent afternoon snacking cake or an enticing after-dinner dessert.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pear-and-almond-cake-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin Challah](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-09\/PumpkinChallahSpirals_Shot1_HOR_024.jpg?itok=tNhxOXXa)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-challah-recipe)\n\nTender, soft, and slightly sweet, these spiral-shaped challahs make a gorgeous centerpiece on a Rosh Hashanah table. This recipe makes two loaves, which is perfect — serve one with dinner, and save the second for for French toast or bread pudding.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-challah-recipe)\n\n[![Sweet Potato Gnocchi on a decorative plate](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-02\/Sweet-Potato-Gnocchi_2025_LifeStyle_ALT_H_029-1.jpg?itok=veINytkG)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-gnocchi-recipe)\n\nSkip the store-bought stuff — the best, most autumnal gnocchi is made with seasonal sweet potatoes, eggs, flour, and not much else. Serve with brown butter and sage and you have a meal so cozy, it may mean you never want to leave your house again.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-gnocchi-recipe)\n\n[![Pieces of Maple Cornbread on a cutting board](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Maple-Cornbread-9.jpg?itok=78Ssnply)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/maple-cornbread-recipe)\n\nDon't wait until Thanksgiving to make cornbread: This version leans slightly sweet, thanks to the addition of maple syrup, but it's still a good match for a bowl of chili or stew. Pro tip: Lean into its sweetness and spread it with butter and an extra drizzle of syrup.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/maple-cornbread-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin-Sunflower Harvest Bread](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Roasted-Squash-Pumpkin-Bread_0508_0.jpg?itok=3wqOBKb7)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-sunflower-harvest-bread-recipe)\n\nIt's harvest season, and that calls for a hearty, seeded bread to accompany bowls of soup and baked casseroles. Shaped like a sheaf of wheat and coated in a sunflower seed coating, this lightly spiced loaf also glows golden thanks to the pumpkin purée mixed into the dough.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-sunflower-harvest-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Tiny Apple Tarts for Two](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two.jpg?itok=X8fDpkh5)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two-recipe)\n\nNot only are these small-batch apple tarts easier to make than apple pie (you only need one apple!), but their low profile means more flaky, buttery pastry in every bite. Each tart hides a layer of grated apple beneath the sliced fruit, which becomes jammy and concentrated after baking.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two-recipe)\n\n[![A sliced loaf of Swirled Maple Milk Bread on a serving tray](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Swirled-Maple-Milk-Bread_2025_Lifestyle_H_ALT_0069.jpg?itok=oKTbFsDN)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/swirled-maple-milk-bread-recipe)\n\nYes, we Vermonters know that maple season is *technically* in the spring, but maple is also a quintessential fall flavor. Here, it's combined with walnuts and swirled into a gorgeous, ultra-soft milk bread loaf that's surprisingly simple to make. Toast the stunning slices and slather with maple cream for the ultimate autumn snack.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/swirled-maple-milk-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Ginger Scones on a cooling rack](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Ginger-Scones.jpg?itok=GH-p9lR-)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/ginger-scones-recipe)\n\n\"A scone is a crisp combination of butter, tenderness, and crunch,\" says recipe creator Martin Philip. These scones embody all of those characteristics; the bits of candied ginger and chai-inspired spice blend dress them up for fall.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/ginger-scones-recipe)\n\n[![Chili Crisp Cottage Cheese Flatbreads](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-01\/Cottage-Cheese-Flatbreads-BIE_Lifestyle_ALT_016.jpg?itok=5hi_OSfH)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/chili-crisp-cottage-cheese-flatbreads-recipe)\n\nHaven't touched your jar of yeast all summer? Slowly re-enter bread baking season with this easy, ultra-flavorful flatbread. The cottage cheese-based dough comes together in a matter of seconds in a food processor, and the generous addition of chili crisp and herbs makes them an irresistable addition to any meal.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/chili-crisp-cottage-cheese-flatbreads-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin Spice Latte Bars](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-10\/Pumpkin-Spice-Latte-Bars_0727.jpg?itok=mjbDcIJK)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-spice-latte-bars-recipe)\n\nEmbrace the season and have your PSL in every form — cookie bars included. These soft and chewy bars are essentially pumpkin-flavored (and generously spiced) blondies with an espresso glaze. And they're so simple: you mix everything in a single saucepan for easy prep and cleanup.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-spice-latte-bars-recipe)\n\n[![Sourdough Apple Pie](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-10\/Sourdough-Apple-Pie_1116.jpg?itok=55A7CGjC)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sourdough-apple-pie-recipe)\n\nWhile we'd never call classic apple pie boring, we do think that this sourdough iteration is a welcome twist on the original. The sourdough discard in the crust and crumble adds a subtle tang that complements the natural acidity of the fruit. Move over, bread, we’ve got a new use for starter.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sourdough-apple-pie-recipe)\n\n[![A round loaf of artisan fruit bread that has been cut in half, showing off the dense fruit-studded interior. ](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread_0.jpg?itok=vKqArb1l)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread-recipe)\n\nMake this bread to begin your week and you'll have breakfast sorted. Packed with harvest fruits — dried apricots, pears, and cranberries — and nuts like pecans and walnuts, this hearty loaf makes the toast of your dreams.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin Sugar Crunch Waffles](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2022-09\/Pumpkin-Sugar-Crunch-Waffles_0052.jpg?itok=ow642udo)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-pearl-sugar-waffles-recipe)\n\nInspired by Belgian Liège waffles, these orange-hued waffles are light and fluffy and feature pockets of crispy, crackly pearl sugar throughout. Because they're yeasted, plan to mix them the night before and pour into the waffle maker first thing in the morning — right before a weekend excursion to the pumpkin patch.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-pearl-sugar-waffles-recipe)\n\n[![Aloo Paratha (Spiced Potato-Stuffed Flatbread) on a serving plate with lime](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-07\/Aloo-Paratha-_2025_Lifestyle_H_2435.jpg?itok=M80Xyl0A)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/aloo-paratha-spiced-potato-stuffed-flatbread-recipe)\n\nThis pan-fried Indian flatbread is crispy on the exterior, with a potato filling that’s spiced with cilantro, minced fresh green chiles, chili powder, and chaat masala. Stock your freezer with a stack of these for comfort food in an instant.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/aloo-paratha-spiced-potato-stuffed-flatbread-recipe)\n\n[![Cranberry Coffee Cake with Almond Crunch](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Cranberry-Coffee-cake_0601.jpg?itok=QsQXLmiY)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/cranberry-coffee-cake-with-almond-crunch-recipe)\n\nCranberries are not just for Thanksgiving. A twist on our 2023 Recipe of the Year, this reverse-creamed coffee cake is studded with chopped cranberries and scented with a dash of almond extract. The crumbly topping features almonds for crunch, and the sweet glaze is stained pink from even more cranberries.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/cranberry-coffee-cake-with-almond-crunch-recipe)\n\n[![Honey Beer Miche](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/honey-beer-miche.jpg?itok=JpbuwXd1)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/honey-beer-miche-recipe)\n\nRecipe creator Martin Philip boldly declares that if he could only eat one type of bread, it would be this miche. Try it and you may just agree: It has a touch of honey and a dose of dark beer that gives it a wonderful complexity.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/honey-beer-miche-recipe)\n\n[![No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-10\/No-Bake-Pumpkin-Mousse-Pie_0135.jpg?itok=RfVsQmVW)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/no-bake-pumpkin-mousse-pie-recipe)\n\nIf you're looking for a great version of classic pumpkin pie, this isn't it ([try this recipe instead](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-pie-recipe)). But if you want to try a new take on an old standby, this no-bake version is what you're looking for. The mousse-like filling is light as a cloud (so you can easily eat more than one slice) and the Biscoff cookie crust adds the perfect note of spice.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/no-bake-pumpkin-mousse-pie-recipe)\n\n[![Cinnamon Apple Twist Bread on parchment paper](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Cinnamon-Apple-Twist-Bread-1.jpg?itok=wKqyprFy)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/cinnamon-apple-twist-bread-recipe)\n\nA warmly spiced filling of cinnamon, apple, and crunchy nuts get rolled into enriched dough, twisted, then baked. This stunning bread is as welcome on the breakfast table as it is for dessert — and made even better toasted and topped with ice cream.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/cinnamon-apple-twist-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Delicata Squash Galette with Cheese and Herbs](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2023-10\/Squash-Galette_Hero1_0391.jpg?itok=ITW76cXw)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/delicata-squash-galette-with-cheese-and-herbs-recipe)\n\nThere's plenty of pumpkin on this list, but squash deserves the time to shine, too. Here, we opt for delicata squash for ease (it doesn't require peeling!) but also flavor. Roasted in the oven and nestled atop a goat cheese filling and flaky pastry, this savory pie is everything you want in an autumn dinner.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/delicata-squash-galette-with-cheese-and-herbs-recipe)\n\n[![Three pieces of Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake on plates](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Pumpkin-Basque-Cheesecake_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1359.jpg?itok=Xibga4nc)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-basque-cheesecake-recipe)\n\nWith its burnished top and custardy interior, this Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake offers something different than pumpkin pie or even an American-style cheesecake. Plus, the batter easily comes together in a food processor to make prep a cinch.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-basque-cheesecake-recipe)\n\n[![Whipped Caramel Apple Cake](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/22.jpg?itok=DEAtWZ17)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/whipped-caramel-apple-cake-recipe)\n\nIf you can't resist getting a caramel apple at the fair, this cake is for you. This cake includes applesauce, apple pie spice, and boiled cider for plenty of fall flavor, but the true star is the whipped caramel frosting. Made by whipping caramel until silky and light, it glides on like a dream and provides the perfect dose of complex flavor without the overwhelming sweetness or stickiness of traditional caramel.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/whipped-caramel-apple-cake-recipe)\n\n[![Spicy Kimchi Cheddar Bread ](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2023-10\/Kimchi-Cheddar-Bread_Hero1.jpg?itok=UW1WeNFC)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/spicy-kimchi-cheddar-bread-recipe)\n\nFall baking calls for bold flavors. From the heat and tang of kimchi to the richness of cheese, this sesame-crusted bread is destined to become the sidekick to soups all season long.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/spicy-kimchi-cheddar-bread-recipe)\n\n[![A slice of Classic Apple Tarte Tatin on a plate](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-07\/Tarte-Tartin_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1236.jpg?itok=R0rGjGrK)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/classic-apple-tarte-tatin-recipe)\n\nThe French know a thing or two about baking with apples (see \\#11, the Mostly Apples Apple Cake), and perhaps no recipe is as classic — or elegant — as the Tarte Tatin. Comprised of deeply caramelized apples layered over buttery pastry, it’s a dessert that stuns. Here, we've tested endlessly to ensure this sometimes-fussy dessert goes off without a hitch in your home kitchen.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/classic-apple-tarte-tatin-recipe)\n\n[![Red Bean Mooncakes](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/red-bean-mooncakes.jpg?itok=EImcl1CG)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/red-bean-mooncakes-recipe)\n\nA hallmark of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the making and eating of mooncakes, which are often given as gifts to express love and best wishes. Mooncakes consist of tender pastry dough that gets wrapped around a filling and then pressed into a special mold to create a beautifully embossed design that signifies longevity and prosperity. This baked version, filled with sweetened red bean paste (and often salted egg yolks to represent the full moon), is among the most popular type of mooncake.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/red-bean-mooncakes-recipe)\n\n[![Apple Pie Bars stacked up on parchment paper](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Apple-Pie-Bars_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_0881.jpg?itok=vRujEXZW)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-pie-bars-recipe)\n\nIs it a bar? A slab pie? Both! This breezy recipe swaps the flaky pastry for a buttery shortbread crust but keeps the warm, gooey apples and classic spices for a sliceable, portable dessert. To finish, there's a crumbly streusel topping inspired by Dutch apple pie.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-pie-bars-recipe)\n\n[![Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies on a cooling rack](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Pumpkin-Spice-Crinkles_2025_INT_ALT_H_1870.jpg?itok=efsC7WnV)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-crinkle-cookies-recipe)\n\nThese Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are our fall twist on the beloved chocolate crinkle. Mixed by hand, the egg-free dough yields spiced cookies that are irresistibly soft and chewy.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-crinkle-cookies-recipe)\n\n[![Pan de Muerto](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Pan-de-Muerto-3.jpg?itok=iX40frdh)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pan-de-muerto-day-of-the-dead-bread-recipe)\n\nThis fragrant, buttery bread is steeped in history and tradition — for many, the fall holiday of Día de los Muertos would not be complete without this symbolic loaf. But symbolism aside, it's also a delicious enriched sweet bread, with whispers of orange and anise perfuming each soft, fluffy slice.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pan-de-muerto-day-of-the-dead-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Pound Cake](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2023-10\/PecanCrusted-SweetPotatoPoundCake_Hero3-Product.jpg?itok=3luXyEhr)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pecan-crusted-sweet-potato-pound-cake-recipe)\n\nThe natural flavor of sweet potatoes are front-and-center in this recipe inspired by an Old Farmer's Almanac favorite. It's moist, subtly spiced, and crusted in sweet, buttery pecans.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/pecan-crusted-sweet-potato-pound-cake-recipe)\n\n[![Layered Fig Scones](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/14_0.jpg?itok=1_hHfunO)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/layered-fig-scones-recipe)\n\nThis recipe, from contributor Jordan Smith, is one of our all-time favorite scone recipes. Ripples of fig jam are layered between a cornmeal-and-rosemary dough; they're flaky but sturdy. If you need a break from pumpkin and apple, these scones will convince you that fig and rosemary is an underrated but essential fall flavor combo.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/layered-fig-scones-recipe)\n\n[![A loaf of The Most Pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread cut into showing the interior](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-07\/The-Most-Pumpkin-Pumpkin-CC-Bread_BOTW_2025_INT_H_0791.jpg?itok=tlylhu_e)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/the-most-pumpkin-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread-recipe)\n\nConsider this a classic fall bake, perfected. While many pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipes use just 1 cup of pumpkin purée, this recipe uses the full can so you can actually taste it. The trick is to cook the pumpkin on the stove for a few minutes with spices and sugar to concentrate the flavor.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/the-most-pumpkin-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread-recipe)\n\n[![Oatmeal-Date Smash Cookies](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2024-09\/OatmealDateSmashCookie_Shot1_HOR_016-1.jpg?itok=vpUf4XsP)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/oatmeal-date-smash-cookies-recipe)\n\nOatmeal raisin cookies? Tired. Oatmeal Date Smash Cookies? Wired. These cookies prove that a fall recipe is as much about vibes as it is about apples and pumpkin. Because while oats and dates may not read as explicitly autumnal, these cookies embody the same warm, cozy, comforting spirit as a hot bowl of oatmeal on a cool fall morning. We love them for their thick, fudgy interior and thin, crackly exterior, which comes from the genius smashing method for which they're named.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/oatmeal-date-smash-cookies-recipe)\n\n[![Mostly Apples Apple Cake cut into slices](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2022-09\/French-Style-Apple-Cake_0232-1.jpg?itok=hOYmpLqL)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/mostly-apples-apple-cake-recipe)\n\nMore is more in this apple-forward bake. There's just enough almond-scented batter to hold together a mound of thiny sliced apples. As the batter rises in the oven, it knits those slices together to create a tender cake that’s almost creamy and custardy from the abundance of apples.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/mostly-apples-apple-cake-recipe)\n\n[![A stack of Brown Butter Sage Biscuits](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-05\/Brown-Butter-Sage-Biscuits_BOTW_2025_Lifesty_INT_H_120.jpg?itok=syspGuCI)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/brown-butter-sage-biscuits-recipe)\n\nWarning: Do not let these biscuits' humble appearance fool you! They have all the flakiness of a traditional biscuit, with two flavorful tricks up their sleeve. They're made by browning a portion of the butter, which adds its signature toasted, nutty flavor, and get a hefty dose of fresh sage, brown butter's natural companion, which is flecked through the dough and used as a garnish on top of each biscuit.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/brown-butter-sage-biscuits-recipe)\n\n[![Easy Pecan Pie Bars](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Easy-Pecan-Pie-Bars3015.jpg?itok=6Gnaeeu7)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/easy-pecan-pie-bars-recipe)\n\nThese bars are everything you love about gooey pecan pie, without the fuss of rolling out pie crust. (So: easier and just as delicious.) Instead, make a press-in brown sugar shortbread crust and stir together an easy (we promise!) honey-infused caramel on the stove. This recipe makes two dozen bars which can easily feed a crowd, and we can already guarantee people will be going back for seconds.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/easy-pecan-pie-bars-recipe)\n\n[![Chocolate-Pumpkin Crumb Cake](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/chocolate-pumpkin-crumb-cake.jpg?itok=M2aT49kF)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/chocolate-pumpkin-crumb-cake-recipe)\n\nLike all great art, this recipe has layers. At the top is a thin, crackly vanilla glaze, blanketing the cake like the first frost of the season. Peeking through is a layer of moist, buttery chocolate crumble. And beneath it all lies a soft, spiced pumpkin cake. Each component shines, but together they become a complex crumb cake that offers a little bit of everything in one bite. Pumpkin cakes can be routine this time of year, but this one is both familiar and intriguing enough — plus just plain delicious — that it had to crack the top ten.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/chocolate-pumpkin-crumb-cake-recipe)\n\n[![Stuffed Cinnamon Streusel Muffins](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2022-02\/Cinnamon-Muffins_0711-1_hero.jpg?itok=oaqxH_1r)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/stuffed-cinnamon-streusel-muffins-recipe)\n\nThese muffins may look unassuming from the outside, but they hide a secret within. Filled with a sweet ripple of cinnamon and topped with a buttery oat-pecan streusel, they're more like coffee cake than muffins, and are over-the-top in the best way possible.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/stuffed-cinnamon-streusel-muffins-recipe)\n\n[![Apple Fritter Cake on a cooling rack](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/Apple-Fritter-Cake.jpg?itok=NrWk-RhC)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-fritter-cake-recipe)\n\nThis recipe skips the hot vat of frying oil and turns everyone's favorite fall doughnut into a dense, velvety cake filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and adorned with sweet vanilla glaze. The tender cake is made using the reverse-creaming method, one of our favorite cake mixing techniques, which yields a delicate crumb that is still sturdy enough to support the mountain of sweet, sticky chopped apples the cake holds. Dare we say it's even better than the fritter that inspired it?\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-fritter-cake-recipe)\n\n[![A slice of Jalapeño-Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread being pulled from the loaf](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-06\/Jalapeno-Cheddar-Pull-Apart-Bread_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_H_0328.jpg?itok=p8sbBsI4)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/jalapeno-cheddar-pull-apart-bread-recipe)\n\nFall calls for comfort food. Specifically: warm, cheesy breads. Tearing into this soft, flavor-packed loaf is immensely satisfying. Each slice is crowned with a golden crust, while the interior is filled with jalapeños that bring the heat and a generous helping of melted cheddar.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/jalapeno-cheddar-pull-apart-bread-recipe)\n\n[![A Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll on a plate; a bunch in a casserole dish](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-07\/Sweet-Potato-Cinnamon-Rolls_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1766.jpg?itok=-AQMOpkM)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-cinnamon-rolls-recipe)\n\nThere’s no way we could omit cinnamon rolls from a list of the best fall bakes. Soft, golden, and generously sized, these cinnamon rolls are the best way to start a crisp fall morning. The extra-tender buttermilk dough gets an additional boost of fall flavor from roasted sweet potato. To finish, the rolls are coated with a rich, buttery vanilla frosting.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/sweet-potato-cinnamon-rolls-recipe)\n\n[![Apple Cider Doughnut Holes laid out on parchment paper](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-05\/Apple-Cider-Doughnut-Holes_BOTW_2025_INT_ALT_H_297.jpg?itok=eSZyngtQ)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-cider-doughnut-holes-recipe)\n\nThis recipe captures the classic, nostalgic flavor of a freshly fried apple cider doughnut after a day at the orchard. Instead of being fried, these mini cake doughnuts are baked, dunked in cider-spiked butter, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Best served warm, they taste shockingly similar to the original, no frying (or trip to the orchard) required.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/apple-cider-doughnut-holes-recipe)\n\n[![Fudgy-Chewy Pumpkin Cookies](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/2.jpg?itok=4a7NaIli)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/fudgy-chewy-pumpkin-cookies-recipe)\n\nAs soon as the calendar flips to fall, many of our colleagues have declared that this is the recipe they have to make, and it nearly landed at \\#1 on this list because it's so beloved. What sets these cookies apart is their texture: Most pumpkin cookies are soft and cakey due to the high moisture content in pumpkin purée, but cooking that purée on the stove before adding it to the batter gives these cookies a dense, chewy, almost fudgy texture. If you love pumpkin spice, you have to make this recipe.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/fudgy-chewy-pumpkin-cookies-recipe)\n\n[![Old-Fashioned Apple Cake](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/featured_image_sm\/public\/2025-08\/old-fashioned-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-frosting_0723_0.jpg?itok=PAszGH6R)](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/old-fashioned-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-frosting-recipe)\n\nWith an old-school name and humble appearance, this cake may not seem like much. But there's a reason we named it our \\#1 fall recipe with near unanimous consensus: It's magic. Absolutely loaded with diced apples and studded with toasted walnuts, this moist, spiced cake is more than the sum of its parts. Then there's the fudgy brown sugar frosting, which is like penuche spiked with a dash of tangy boiled cider.\n\nAnd we're not the only ones who love it: This recipe has long been treasured by our audience, who have left over 300 perfect five-star reviews. Bakers have called it \"the apple cake of your dreams,\" \"a raging success,\" and \"perfect for the first day of fall.\" Said one reviewer: \"I don't know what was better — the moist, spiced, apple-y cake, or the delicious, fudge-y, apple-y frosting!\" We highly suggest making it and deciding for yourself.\n\n[Get the Recipe](https:\/\/www.kingarthurbaking.com\/recipes\/old-fashioned-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-frosting-recipe)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Baking with summer fruit is great. So is breaking out your holiday recipes each winter. But nothing beats fall baking. There are apples! Cinnamon! Pumpkin (and its bedfellow, pumpkin spice)! So much to bake, and so little time. So we decided to make a list of the essential fall baking recipes — the ones we absolutely have to make, otherwise did the season even happen? When putting this list together, we considered things like seasonality — is this a recipe you'll only make this time of year? We also wanted recipes that were creative and unexpected, plus ones that delivered impressive results (sometimes with very little effort). And lastly, we based this list on something that's a little harder to quantify: Call it baker's intuition. Is this a recipe we want to make right now — and think you should to? For every recipe on this list, the answer is a resounding yes. We then went a step further and ranked those recipes. As you work your way down the list, the bakes get more and more essential, until you hit the top ten: the recipes that are our absolute must-bakes of the season. Scroll through to see which recipes made the cut, and which we've declared our #1 best fall recipe; as you do, make sure to mark the recipes you've baked and the ones on your to-do list. (And check your stats at the bottom of the page.) There's no time to waste: Let's get baking! To save recipes to your Recipe Box , you'll need a web account. Please sign in or create a free account now. Filter: I've baked 0 I want to bake 0 These cookies have the same warmth and sugar-coated charm as the classic (as well as the familiar soft-yet-chewy texture), but with a fall flair. Boiled cider and apple pie spices make these ultra-autumnal. These cookies are #49 on our list, but they might be the first ones to disappear from a cookie plate. Get the Recipe Pumpkin pie is quintessentially fall, but be honest — you're probably only making it for Thanksgiving. These bars take everything you love about this classic pie — the smooth, custardy filling, the punchy autumnal spices — and transforms it into a handheld treat that can be an afternoon snack, a celebratory dessert for a crowd, or just a quick way to satisfy your pumpkin cravings. Get the Recipe Filled with chives, bacon, cheddar, and sour cream, these super-soft potato rolls bring everything you love about a loaded baked potato into a luxe dinner roll. If you're looking for a side dish to steal the show, this is it. Get the Recipe Small but mighty, these pretzel bites pack a major (and very nostalgic) punch. Just like the famous mall pretzels, these bites are drenched in butter then plunged into salt-spiked cinnamon sugar. Each bite delivers maximum fall spice. Get the Recipe Don't wait until Thanksgiving to get your sweet potato casserole fix. Instead, reimagine the casserole as a proper dessert, complete with a tender spiced cake and swoops of torched meringue. Get the Recipe This easy, one-bowl recipe uses an aromatic spiced tea to make fragrant bars, which are then coated in a thin layer of espresso glaze. The result is a pan of soft, chewy bars that mimic a cozy chai latte — with a shot of espresso added for good measure. Get the Recipe This cinnamon roll focaccia has a crunchy brown sugar topping, a generous amount of sweet glaze, and, of course, lots of cinnamon filling. And because it’s based on our 2025 Recipe of the Year, Big and Bubbly Focaccia , the bread itself is tender, fluffy, and flavorful. Get the Recipe With a rich, buttery texture and an almost marzipan-like chew, this simple cake, made with a combination of almond and all-purpose flours, and scented with almond extract, is incredibly flavorful. Studded with fragrant cubes of ripe pear, it's an excellent afternoon snacking cake or an enticing after-dinner dessert. Get the Recipe Tender, soft, and slightly sweet, these spiral-shaped challahs make a gorgeous centerpiece on a Rosh Hashanah table. This recipe makes two loaves, which is perfect — serve one with dinner, and save the second for for French toast or bread pudding. Get the Recipe Skip the store-bought stuff — the best, most autumnal gnocchi is made with seasonal sweet potatoes, eggs, flour, and not much else. Serve with brown butter and sage and you have a meal so cozy, it may mean you never want to leave your house again. Get the Recipe Don't wait until Thanksgiving to make cornbread: This version leans slightly sweet, thanks to the addition of maple syrup, but it's still a good match for a bowl of chili or stew. Pro tip: Lean into its sweetness and spread it with butter and an extra drizzle of syrup. Get the Recipe It's harvest season, and that calls for a hearty, seeded bread to accompany bowls of soup and baked casseroles. Shaped like a sheaf of wheat and coated in a sunflower seed coating, this lightly spiced loaf also glows golden thanks to the pumpkin purée mixed into the dough. Get the Recipe Not only are these small-batch apple tarts easier to make than apple pie (you only need one apple!), but their low profile means more flaky, buttery pastry in every bite. Each tart hides a layer of grated apple beneath the sliced fruit, which becomes jammy and concentrated after baking. Get the Recipe Yes, we Vermonters know that maple season is technically in the spring, but maple is also a quintessential fall flavor. Here, it's combined with walnuts and swirled into a gorgeous, ultra-soft milk bread loaf that's surprisingly simple to make. Toast the stunning slices and slather with maple cream for the ultimate autumn snack. Get the Recipe "A scone is a crisp combination of butter, tenderness, and crunch," says recipe creator Martin Philip. These scones embody all of those characteristics; the bits of candied ginger and chai-inspired spice blend dress them up for fall. Get the Recipe Haven't touched your jar of yeast all summer? Slowly re-enter bread baking season with this easy, ultra-flavorful flatbread. The cottage cheese-based dough comes together in a matter of seconds in a food processor, and the generous addition of chili crisp and herbs makes them an irresistable addition to any meal. Get the Recipe Embrace the season and have your PSL in every form — cookie bars included. These soft and chewy bars are essentially pumpkin-flavored (and generously spiced) blondies with an espresso glaze. And they're so simple: you mix everything in a single saucepan for easy prep and cleanup. Get the Recipe While we'd never call classic apple pie boring, we do think that this sourdough iteration is a welcome twist on the original. The sourdough discard in the crust and crumble adds a subtle tang that complements the natural acidity of the fruit. Move over, bread, we’ve got a new use for starter. Get the Recipe Make this bread to begin your week and you'll have breakfast sorted. Packed with harvest fruits — dried apricots, pears, and cranberries — and nuts like pecans and walnuts, this hearty loaf makes the toast of your dreams. Get the Recipe Inspired by Belgian Liège waffles, these orange-hued waffles are light and fluffy and feature pockets of crispy, crackly pearl sugar throughout. Because they're yeasted, plan to mix them the night before and pour into the waffle maker first thing in the morning — right before a weekend excursion to the pumpkin patch. Get the Recipe This pan-fried Indian flatbread is crispy on the exterior, with a potato filling that’s spiced with cilantro, minced fresh green chiles, chili powder, and chaat masala. Stock your freezer with a stack of these for comfort food in an instant. Get the Recipe Cranberries are not just for Thanksgiving. A twist on our 2023 Recipe of the Year, this reverse-creamed coffee cake is studded with chopped cranberries and scented with a dash of almond extract. The crumbly topping features almonds for crunch, and the sweet glaze is stained pink from even more cranberries. Get the Recipe Recipe creator Martin Philip boldly declares that if he could only eat one type of bread, it would be this miche. Try it and you may just agree: It has a touch of honey and a dose of dark beer that gives it a wonderful complexity. Get the Recipe If you're looking for a great version of classic pumpkin pie, this isn't it ( try this recipe instead ). But if you want to try a new take on an old standby, this no-bake version is what you're looking for. The mousse-like filling is light as a cloud (so you can easily eat more than one slice) and the Biscoff cookie crust adds the perfect note of spice. Get the Recipe A warmly spiced filling of cinnamon, apple, and crunchy nuts get rolled into enriched dough, twisted, then baked. This stunning bread is as welcome on the breakfast table as it is for dessert — and made even better toasted and topped with ice cream. Get the Recipe There's plenty of pumpkin on this list, but squash deserves the time to shine, too. Here, we opt for delicata squash for ease (it doesn't require peeling!) but also flavor. Roasted in the oven and nestled atop a goat cheese filling and flaky pastry, this savory pie is everything you want in an autumn dinner. Get the Recipe With its burnished top and custardy interior, this Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake offers something different than pumpkin pie or even an American-style cheesecake. Plus, the batter easily comes together in a food processor to make prep a cinch. Get the Recipe If you can't resist getting a caramel apple at the fair, this cake is for you. This cake includes applesauce, apple pie spice, and boiled cider for plenty of fall flavor, but the true star is the whipped caramel frosting. Made by whipping caramel until silky and light, it glides on like a dream and provides the perfect dose of complex flavor without the overwhelming sweetness or stickiness of traditional caramel. Get the Recipe Fall baking calls for bold flavors. From the heat and tang of kimchi to the richness of cheese, this sesame-crusted bread is destined to become the sidekick to soups all season long. Get the Recipe The French know a thing or two about baking with apples (see #11, the Mostly Apples Apple Cake), and perhaps no recipe is as classic — or elegant — as the Tarte Tatin. Comprised of deeply caramelized apples layered over buttery pastry, it’s a dessert that stuns. Here, we've tested endlessly to ensure this sometimes-fussy dessert goes off without a hitch in your home kitchen. Get the Recipe A hallmark of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the making and eating of mooncakes, which are often given as gifts to express love and best wishes. Mooncakes consist of tender pastry dough that gets wrapped around a filling and then pressed into a special mold to create a beautifully embossed design that signifies longevity and prosperity. This baked version, filled with sweetened red bean paste (and often salted egg yolks to represent the full moon), is among the most popular type of mooncake. Get the Recipe Is it a bar? A slab pie? Both! This breezy recipe swaps the flaky pastry for a buttery shortbread crust but keeps the warm, gooey apples and classic spices for a sliceable, portable dessert. To finish, there's a crumbly streusel topping inspired by Dutch apple pie. Get the Recipe These Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are our fall twist on the beloved chocolate crinkle. Mixed by hand, the egg-free dough yields spiced cookies that are irresistibly soft and chewy. Get the Recipe This fragrant, buttery bread is steeped in history and tradition — for many, the fall holiday of Día de los Muertos would not be complete without this symbolic loaf. But symbolism aside, it's also a delicious enriched sweet bread, with whispers of orange and anise perfuming each soft, fluffy slice. Get the Recipe The natural flavor of sweet potatoes are front-and-center in this recipe inspired by an Old Farmer's Almanac favorite. It's moist, subtly spiced, and crusted in sweet, buttery pecans. Get the Recipe This recipe, from contributor Jordan Smith, is one of our all-time favorite scone recipes. Ripples of fig jam are layered between a cornmeal-and-rosemary dough; they're flaky but sturdy. If you need a break from pumpkin and apple, these scones will convince you that fig and rosemary is an underrated but essential fall flavor combo. Get the Recipe Consider this a classic fall bake, perfected. While many pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipes use just 1 cup of pumpkin purée, this recipe uses the full can so you can actually taste it. The trick is to cook the pumpkin on the stove for a few minutes with spices and sugar to concentrate the flavor. Get the Recipe Oatmeal raisin cookies? Tired. Oatmeal Date Smash Cookies? Wired. These cookies prove that a fall recipe is as much about vibes as it is about apples and pumpkin. Because while oats and dates may not read as explicitly autumnal, these cookies embody the same warm, cozy, comforting spirit as a hot bowl of oatmeal on a cool fall morning. We love them for their thick, fudgy interior and thin, crackly exterior, which comes from the genius smashing method for which they're named. Get the Recipe More is more in this apple-forward bake. There's just enough almond-scented batter to hold together a mound of thiny sliced apples. As the batter rises in the oven, it knits those slices together to create a tender cake that’s almost creamy and custardy from the abundance of apples. Get the Recipe Warning: Do not let these biscuits' humble appearance fool you! They have all the flakiness of a traditional biscuit, with two flavorful tricks up their sleeve. They're made by browning a portion of the butter, which adds its signature toasted, nutty flavor, and get a hefty dose of fresh sage, brown butter's natural companion, which is flecked through the dough and used as a garnish on top of each biscuit. Get the Recipe These bars are everything you love about gooey pecan pie, without the fuss of rolling out pie crust. (So: easier and just as delicious.) Instead, make a press-in brown sugar shortbread crust and stir together an easy (we promise!) honey-infused caramel on the stove. This recipe makes two dozen bars which can easily feed a crowd, and we can already guarantee people will be going back for seconds. Get the Recipe Like all great art, this recipe has layers. At the top is a thin, crackly vanilla glaze, blanketing the cake like the first frost of the season. Peeking through is a layer of moist, buttery chocolate crumble. And beneath it all lies a soft, spiced pumpkin cake. Each component shines, but together they become a complex crumb cake that offers a little bit of everything in one bite. Pumpkin cakes can be routine this time of year, but this one is both familiar and intriguing enough — plus just plain delicious — that it had to crack the top ten. Get the Recipe These muffins may look unassuming from the outside, but they hide a secret within. Filled with a sweet ripple of cinnamon and topped with a buttery oat-pecan streusel, they're more like coffee cake than muffins, and are over-the-top in the best way possible. Get the Recipe This recipe skips the hot vat of frying oil and turns everyone's favorite fall doughnut into a dense, velvety cake filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and adorned with sweet vanilla glaze. The tender cake is made using the reverse-creaming method, one of our favorite cake mixing techniques, which yields a delicate crumb that is still sturdy enough to support the mountain of sweet, sticky chopped apples the cake holds. Dare we say it's even better than the fritter that inspired it? Get the Recipe Fall calls for comfort food. Specifically: warm, cheesy breads. Tearing into this soft, flavor-packed loaf is immensely satisfying. Each slice is crowned with a golden crust, while the interior is filled with jalapeños that bring the heat and a generous helping of melted cheddar. Get the Recipe There’s no way we could omit cinnamon rolls from a list of the best fall bakes. Soft, golden, and generously sized, these cinnamon rolls are the best way to start a crisp fall morning. The extra-tender buttermilk dough gets an additional boost of fall flavor from roasted sweet potato. To finish, the rolls are coated with a rich, buttery vanilla frosting. Get the Recipe This recipe captures the classic, nostalgic flavor of a freshly fried apple cider doughnut after a day at the orchard. Instead of being fried, these mini cake doughnuts are baked, dunked in cider-spiked butter, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Best served warm, they taste shockingly similar to the original, no frying (or trip to the orchard) required. Get the Recipe As soon as the calendar flips to fall, many of our colleagues have declared that this is the recipe they have to make, and it nearly landed at #1 on this list because it's so beloved. What sets these cookies apart is their texture: Most pumpkin cookies are soft and cakey due to the high moisture content in pumpkin purée, but cooking that purée on the stove before adding it to the batter gives these cookies a dense, chewy, almost fudgy texture. If you love pumpkin spice, you have to make this recipe. Get the Recipe With an old-school name and humble appearance, this cake may not seem like much. But there's a reason we named it our #1 fall recipe with near unanimous consensus: It's magic. Absolutely loaded with diced apples and studded with toasted walnuts, this moist, spiced cake is more than the sum of its parts. Then there's the fudgy brown sugar frosting, which is like penuche spiked with a dash of tangy boiled cider. And we're not the only ones who love it: This recipe has long been treasured by our audience, who have left over 300 perfect five-star reviews. Bakers have called it "the apple cake of your dreams," "a raging success," and "perfect for the first day of fall." Said one reviewer: "I don't know what was better — the moist, spiced, apple-y cake, or the delicious, fudge-y, apple-y frosting!" We highly suggest making it and deciding for yourself. Get the Recipe
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So is breaking out your holiday recipes each winter. But nothing beats fall baking. There are apples! Cinnamon! Pumpkin (and its bedfellow, pumpkin spice)! So much to bake, and so little time. So we decided to make a list of the essential fall baking recipes — the ones we absolutely have to make, otherwise did the season even happen? When putting this list together, we considered things like seasonality — is this a recipe you'll only make this time of year? We also wanted recipes that were creative and unexpected, plus ones that delivered impressive results (sometimes with very little effort). And lastly, we based this list on something that's a little harder to quantify: Call it baker's intuition. Is this a recipe we want to make right now — and think you should to? For every recipe on this list, the answer is a resounding yes. We then went a step further and ranked those recipes. 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Apple Cider Snickerdoodles I've baked I want to bake These cookies have the same warmth and sugar-coated charm as the classic (as well as the familiar soft-yet-chewy texture), but with a fall flair. Boiled cider and apple pie spices make these ultra-autumnal. These cookies are \#49 on our list, but they might be the first ones to disappear from a cookie plate. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/apple-cider-snickerdoodles-recipe) [![Pumpkin Pie Bars on a sheet pan](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Pumpkin-Pie-Bars-2.jpg?itok=fsVXk_7y)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie-bars-recipe) 48\. Pumpkin Pie Bars I've baked I want to bake Pumpkin pie is quintessentially fall, but be honest — you're probably only making it for Thanksgiving. These bars take everything you love about this classic pie — the smooth, custardy filling, the punchy autumnal spices — and transforms it into a handheld treat that can be an afternoon snack, a celebratory dessert for a crowd, or just a quick way to satisfy your pumpkin cravings. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie-bars-recipe) [![Loaded Baked Potato Dinner Rolls ](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-11/Loaded-Baked-Potato-Dinner-Rolls_HOR_ALT_BOTW__096.jpg?itok=edbchsnB)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/loaded-baked-potato-dinner-rolls-recipe) 47\. Loaded Baked Potato Dinner Rolls I've baked I want to bake Filled with chives, bacon, cheddar, and sour cream, these super-soft potato rolls bring everything you love about a loaded baked potato into a luxe dinner roll. If you're looking for a side dish to steal the show, this is it. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/loaded-baked-potato-dinner-rolls-recipe) [![A Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzel Bite being dipped](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Cinnamon-Sugar-Pretzels_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1660.jpg?itok=xoYcLMiy)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cinnamon-sugar-pretzel-bites-recipe) 46\. Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzel Bites I've baked I want to bake Small but mighty, these pretzel bites pack a major (and very nostalgic) punch. Just like the famous mall pretzels, these bites are drenched in butter then plunged into salt-spiked cinnamon sugar. Each bite delivers maximum fall spice. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cinnamon-sugar-pretzel-bites-recipe) [![A slice of Sweet Potato Sheet Cake with Marshmallow Frosting on a plate](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Sweet-Potato-Sheet-Cake-with-Marshmallow-Frosting_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_0568.jpg?itok=l2OyJehW)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-sheet-cake-with-marshmallow-frosting-recipe) 45\. Sweet Potato Sheet Cake with Marshmallow Frosting I've baked I want to bake Don't wait until Thanksgiving to get your sweet potato casserole fix. Instead, reimagine the casserole as a proper dessert, complete with a tender spiced cake and swoops of torched meringue. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-sheet-cake-with-marshmallow-frosting-recipe) [![Dirty Chai Bars](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/dirty-chai-bars.jpg?itok=bvtsCteW)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/dirty-chai-bars-recipe) 44\. Dirty Chai Bars I've baked I want to bake This easy, one-bowl recipe uses an aromatic spiced tea to make fragrant bars, which are then coated in a thin layer of espresso glaze. The result is a pan of soft, chewy bars that mimic a cozy chai latte — with a shot of espresso added for good measure. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/dirty-chai-bars-recipe) [![Cinnamon Roll Focaccia on a plate with a cup of coffee](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-04/Cinnamon-Roll-Focaccia-4.jpg?itok=e0d1P0ER)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/big-and-bubbly-cinnamon-roll-focaccia-recipe) 43\. Big and Bubbly Cinnamon Roll Focaccia I've baked I want to bake This cinnamon roll focaccia has a crunchy brown sugar topping, a generous amount of sweet glaze, and, of course, lots of cinnamon filling. And because it’s based on our 2025 Recipe of the Year, [Big and Bubbly Focaccia](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/big-and-bubbly-focaccia-recipe), the bread itself is tender, fluffy, and flavorful. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/big-and-bubbly-cinnamon-roll-focaccia-recipe) [![A slice of Pear and Almond Cake on a plate](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Pear-and-Almond-Snack-Cake_2025_Lifestyle_H_1170.jpg?itok=j4EilIDQ)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pear-and-almond-cake-recipe) 42\. Pear and Almond Cake I've baked I want to bake With a rich, buttery texture and an almost marzipan-like chew, this simple cake, made with a combination of almond and all-purpose flours, and scented with almond extract, is incredibly flavorful. Studded with fragrant cubes of ripe pear, it's an excellent afternoon snacking cake or an enticing after-dinner dessert. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pear-and-almond-cake-recipe) [![Pumpkin Challah](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-09/PumpkinChallahSpirals_Shot1_HOR_024.jpg?itok=tNhxOXXa)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-challah-recipe) 41\. Pumpkin Challah I've baked I want to bake Tender, soft, and slightly sweet, these spiral-shaped challahs make a gorgeous centerpiece on a Rosh Hashanah table. This recipe makes two loaves, which is perfect — serve one with dinner, and save the second for for French toast or bread pudding. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-challah-recipe) [![Sweet Potato Gnocchi on a decorative plate](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-02/Sweet-Potato-Gnocchi_2025_LifeStyle_ALT_H_029-1.jpg?itok=veINytkG)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-gnocchi-recipe) 40\. Sweet Potato Gnocchi I've baked I want to bake Skip the store-bought stuff — the best, most autumnal gnocchi is made with seasonal sweet potatoes, eggs, flour, and not much else. Serve with brown butter and sage and you have a meal so cozy, it may mean you never want to leave your house again. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-gnocchi-recipe) [![Pieces of Maple Cornbread on a cutting board](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Maple-Cornbread-9.jpg?itok=78Ssnply)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/maple-cornbread-recipe) 39\. Maple Cornbread I've baked I want to bake Don't wait until Thanksgiving to make cornbread: This version leans slightly sweet, thanks to the addition of maple syrup, but it's still a good match for a bowl of chili or stew. Pro tip: Lean into its sweetness and spread it with butter and an extra drizzle of syrup. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/maple-cornbread-recipe) [![Pumpkin-Sunflower Harvest Bread](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Roasted-Squash-Pumpkin-Bread_0508_0.jpg?itok=3wqOBKb7)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-sunflower-harvest-bread-recipe) 38\. Pumpkin-Sunflower Harvest Bread I've baked I want to bake It's harvest season, and that calls for a hearty, seeded bread to accompany bowls of soup and baked casseroles. Shaped like a sheaf of wheat and coated in a sunflower seed coating, this lightly spiced loaf also glows golden thanks to the pumpkin purée mixed into the dough. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-sunflower-harvest-bread-recipe) [![Tiny Apple Tarts for Two](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two.jpg?itok=X8fDpkh5)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two-recipe) 37\. Tiny Apple Tarts for Two I've baked I want to bake Not only are these small-batch apple tarts easier to make than apple pie (you only need one apple!), but their low profile means more flaky, buttery pastry in every bite. Each tart hides a layer of grated apple beneath the sliced fruit, which becomes jammy and concentrated after baking. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two-recipe) [![A sliced loaf of Swirled Maple Milk Bread on a serving tray](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Swirled-Maple-Milk-Bread_2025_Lifestyle_H_ALT_0069.jpg?itok=oKTbFsDN)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/swirled-maple-milk-bread-recipe) 36\. Swirled Maple Milk Bread I've baked I want to bake Yes, we Vermonters know that maple season is technically in the spring, but maple is also a quintessential fall flavor. Here, it's combined with walnuts and swirled into a gorgeous, ultra-soft milk bread loaf that's surprisingly simple to make. Toast the stunning slices and slather with maple cream for the ultimate autumn snack. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/swirled-maple-milk-bread-recipe) [![Ginger Scones on a cooling rack](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Ginger-Scones.jpg?itok=GH-p9lR-)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/ginger-scones-recipe) 35\. Ginger Scones I've baked I want to bake "A scone is a crisp combination of butter, tenderness, and crunch," says recipe creator Martin Philip. These scones embody all of those characteristics; the bits of candied ginger and chai-inspired spice blend dress them up for fall. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/ginger-scones-recipe) [![Chili Crisp Cottage Cheese Flatbreads](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-01/Cottage-Cheese-Flatbreads-BIE_Lifestyle_ALT_016.jpg?itok=5hi_OSfH)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/chili-crisp-cottage-cheese-flatbreads-recipe) 34\. Chili Crisp Cottage Cheese Flatbreads I've baked I want to bake Haven't touched your jar of yeast all summer? Slowly re-enter bread baking season with this easy, ultra-flavorful flatbread. The cottage cheese-based dough comes together in a matter of seconds in a food processor, and the generous addition of chili crisp and herbs makes them an irresistable addition to any meal. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/chili-crisp-cottage-cheese-flatbreads-recipe) [![Pumpkin Spice Latte Bars](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-10/Pumpkin-Spice-Latte-Bars_0727.jpg?itok=mjbDcIJK)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-spice-latte-bars-recipe) 33\. Pumpkin Spice Latte Bars I've baked I want to bake Embrace the season and have your PSL in every form — cookie bars included. These soft and chewy bars are essentially pumpkin-flavored (and generously spiced) blondies with an espresso glaze. And they're so simple: you mix everything in a single saucepan for easy prep and cleanup. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-spice-latte-bars-recipe) [![Sourdough Apple Pie](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-10/Sourdough-Apple-Pie_1116.jpg?itok=55A7CGjC)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sourdough-apple-pie-recipe) 32\. Sourdough Apple Pie I've baked I want to bake While we'd never call classic apple pie boring, we do think that this sourdough iteration is a welcome twist on the original. The sourdough discard in the crust and crumble adds a subtle tang that complements the natural acidity of the fruit. Move over, bread, we’ve got a new use for starter. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sourdough-apple-pie-recipe) [![A round loaf of artisan fruit bread that has been cut in half, showing off the dense fruit-studded interior. ](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread_0.jpg?itok=vKqArb1l)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread-recipe) 31\. No-Knead Harvest Fruit Bread I've baked I want to bake Make this bread to begin your week and you'll have breakfast sorted. Packed with harvest fruits — dried apricots, pears, and cranberries — and nuts like pecans and walnuts, this hearty loaf makes the toast of your dreams. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread-recipe) [![Pumpkin Sugar Crunch Waffles](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2022-09/Pumpkin-Sugar-Crunch-Waffles_0052.jpg?itok=ow642udo)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-pearl-sugar-waffles-recipe) 30\. Pumpkin Pearl Sugar Waffles I've baked I want to bake Inspired by Belgian Liège waffles, these orange-hued waffles are light and fluffy and feature pockets of crispy, crackly pearl sugar throughout. Because they're yeasted, plan to mix them the night before and pour into the waffle maker first thing in the morning — right before a weekend excursion to the pumpkin patch. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-pearl-sugar-waffles-recipe) [![Aloo Paratha (Spiced Potato-Stuffed Flatbread) on a serving plate with lime](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-07/Aloo-Paratha-_2025_Lifestyle_H_2435.jpg?itok=M80Xyl0A)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/aloo-paratha-spiced-potato-stuffed-flatbread-recipe) 29\. Aloo Paratha (Spiced Potato-Stuffed Flatbread) I've baked I want to bake This pan-fried Indian flatbread is crispy on the exterior, with a potato filling that’s spiced with cilantro, minced fresh green chiles, chili powder, and chaat masala. Stock your freezer with a stack of these for comfort food in an instant. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/aloo-paratha-spiced-potato-stuffed-flatbread-recipe) [![Cranberry Coffee Cake with Almond Crunch](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Cranberry-Coffee-cake_0601.jpg?itok=QsQXLmiY)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cranberry-coffee-cake-with-almond-crunch-recipe) 28\. Cranberry Coffee Cake with Almond Crunch I've baked I want to bake Cranberries are not just for Thanksgiving. A twist on our 2023 Recipe of the Year, this reverse-creamed coffee cake is studded with chopped cranberries and scented with a dash of almond extract. The crumbly topping features almonds for crunch, and the sweet glaze is stained pink from even more cranberries. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cranberry-coffee-cake-with-almond-crunch-recipe) [![Honey Beer Miche](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/honey-beer-miche.jpg?itok=JpbuwXd1)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/honey-beer-miche-recipe) 27\. Honey Beer Miche I've baked I want to bake Recipe creator Martin Philip boldly declares that if he could only eat one type of bread, it would be this miche. Try it and you may just agree: It has a touch of honey and a dose of dark beer that gives it a wonderful complexity. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/honey-beer-miche-recipe) [![No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-10/No-Bake-Pumpkin-Mousse-Pie_0135.jpg?itok=RfVsQmVW)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/no-bake-pumpkin-mousse-pie-recipe) 26\. No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie I've baked I want to bake If you're looking for a great version of classic pumpkin pie, this isn't it ([try this recipe instead](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie-recipe)). But if you want to try a new take on an old standby, this no-bake version is what you're looking for. The mousse-like filling is light as a cloud (so you can easily eat more than one slice) and the Biscoff cookie crust adds the perfect note of spice. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/no-bake-pumpkin-mousse-pie-recipe) [![Cinnamon Apple Twist Bread on parchment paper](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Cinnamon-Apple-Twist-Bread-1.jpg?itok=wKqyprFy)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cinnamon-apple-twist-bread-recipe) 25\. Cinnamon Apple Twist Bread I've baked I want to bake A warmly spiced filling of cinnamon, apple, and crunchy nuts get rolled into enriched dough, twisted, then baked. This stunning bread is as welcome on the breakfast table as it is for dessert — and made even better toasted and topped with ice cream. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cinnamon-apple-twist-bread-recipe) [![Delicata Squash Galette with Cheese and Herbs](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2023-10/Squash-Galette_Hero1_0391.jpg?itok=ITW76cXw)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/delicata-squash-galette-with-cheese-and-herbs-recipe) 24\. Delicata Squash Galette with Cheese and Herbs I've baked I want to bake There's plenty of pumpkin on this list, but squash deserves the time to shine, too. Here, we opt for delicata squash for ease (it doesn't require peeling!) but also flavor. Roasted in the oven and nestled atop a goat cheese filling and flaky pastry, this savory pie is everything you want in an autumn dinner. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/delicata-squash-galette-with-cheese-and-herbs-recipe) [![Three pieces of Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake on plates](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Pumpkin-Basque-Cheesecake_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1359.jpg?itok=Xibga4nc)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-basque-cheesecake-recipe) 23\. Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake I've baked I want to bake With its burnished top and custardy interior, this Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake offers something different than pumpkin pie or even an American-style cheesecake. Plus, the batter easily comes together in a food processor to make prep a cinch. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-basque-cheesecake-recipe) [![Whipped Caramel Apple Cake](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/22.jpg?itok=DEAtWZ17)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/whipped-caramel-apple-cake-recipe) 22\. Whipped Caramel Apple Cake I've baked I want to bake If you can't resist getting a caramel apple at the fair, this cake is for you. This cake includes applesauce, apple pie spice, and boiled cider for plenty of fall flavor, but the true star is the whipped caramel frosting. Made by whipping caramel until silky and light, it glides on like a dream and provides the perfect dose of complex flavor without the overwhelming sweetness or stickiness of traditional caramel. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/whipped-caramel-apple-cake-recipe) [![Spicy Kimchi Cheddar Bread ](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2023-10/Kimchi-Cheddar-Bread_Hero1.jpg?itok=UW1WeNFC)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/spicy-kimchi-cheddar-bread-recipe) 21\. Spicy Kimchi Cheddar Bread I've baked I want to bake Fall baking calls for bold flavors. From the heat and tang of kimchi to the richness of cheese, this sesame-crusted bread is destined to become the sidekick to soups all season long. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/spicy-kimchi-cheddar-bread-recipe) [![A slice of Classic Apple Tarte Tatin on a plate](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-07/Tarte-Tartin_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1236.jpg?itok=R0rGjGrK)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/classic-apple-tarte-tatin-recipe) 20\. Classic Apple Tarte Tatin I've baked I want to bake The French know a thing or two about baking with apples (see \#11, the Mostly Apples Apple Cake), and perhaps no recipe is as classic — or elegant — as the Tarte Tatin. Comprised of deeply caramelized apples layered over buttery pastry, it’s a dessert that stuns. Here, we've tested endlessly to ensure this sometimes-fussy dessert goes off without a hitch in your home kitchen. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/classic-apple-tarte-tatin-recipe) [![Red Bean Mooncakes](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/red-bean-mooncakes.jpg?itok=EImcl1CG)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/red-bean-mooncakes-recipe) 19\. Red Bean Mooncakes I've baked I want to bake A hallmark of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the making and eating of mooncakes, which are often given as gifts to express love and best wishes. Mooncakes consist of tender pastry dough that gets wrapped around a filling and then pressed into a special mold to create a beautifully embossed design that signifies longevity and prosperity. This baked version, filled with sweetened red bean paste (and often salted egg yolks to represent the full moon), is among the most popular type of mooncake. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/red-bean-mooncakes-recipe) [![Apple Pie Bars stacked up on parchment paper](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Apple-Pie-Bars_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_0881.jpg?itok=vRujEXZW)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/apple-pie-bars-recipe) 18\. Apple Pie Bars I've baked I want to bake Is it a bar? A slab pie? Both! This breezy recipe swaps the flaky pastry for a buttery shortbread crust but keeps the warm, gooey apples and classic spices for a sliceable, portable dessert. To finish, there's a crumbly streusel topping inspired by Dutch apple pie. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/apple-pie-bars-recipe) [![Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies on a cooling rack](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Pumpkin-Spice-Crinkles_2025_INT_ALT_H_1870.jpg?itok=efsC7WnV)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-crinkle-cookies-recipe) 17\. Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies I've baked I want to bake These Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are our fall twist on the beloved chocolate crinkle. Mixed by hand, the egg-free dough yields spiced cookies that are irresistibly soft and chewy. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-crinkle-cookies-recipe) [![Pan de Muerto](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Pan-de-Muerto-3.jpg?itok=iX40frdh)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pan-de-muerto-day-of-the-dead-bread-recipe) 16\. Pan de Muerto I've baked I want to bake This fragrant, buttery bread is steeped in history and tradition — for many, the fall holiday of Día de los Muertos would not be complete without this symbolic loaf. But symbolism aside, it's also a delicious enriched sweet bread, with whispers of orange and anise perfuming each soft, fluffy slice. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pan-de-muerto-day-of-the-dead-bread-recipe) [![Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Pound Cake](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2023-10/PecanCrusted-SweetPotatoPoundCake_Hero3-Product.jpg?itok=3luXyEhr)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pecan-crusted-sweet-potato-pound-cake-recipe) 15\. Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Pound Cake I've baked I want to bake The natural flavor of sweet potatoes are front-and-center in this recipe inspired by an Old Farmer's Almanac favorite. It's moist, subtly spiced, and crusted in sweet, buttery pecans. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pecan-crusted-sweet-potato-pound-cake-recipe) [![Layered Fig Scones](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/14_0.jpg?itok=1_hHfunO)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/layered-fig-scones-recipe) 14\. Layered Fig Scones I've baked I want to bake This recipe, from contributor Jordan Smith, is one of our all-time favorite scone recipes. Ripples of fig jam are layered between a cornmeal-and-rosemary dough; they're flaky but sturdy. If you need a break from pumpkin and apple, these scones will convince you that fig and rosemary is an underrated but essential fall flavor combo. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/layered-fig-scones-recipe) [![A loaf of The Most Pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread cut into showing the interior](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-07/The-Most-Pumpkin-Pumpkin-CC-Bread_BOTW_2025_INT_H_0791.jpg?itok=tlylhu_e)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/the-most-pumpkin-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread-recipe) 13\. The Most Pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread I've baked I want to bake Consider this a classic fall bake, perfected. While many pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipes use just 1 cup of pumpkin purée, this recipe uses the full can so you can actually taste it. The trick is to cook the pumpkin on the stove for a few minutes with spices and sugar to concentrate the flavor. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/the-most-pumpkin-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread-recipe) [![Oatmeal-Date Smash Cookies](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-09/OatmealDateSmashCookie_Shot1_HOR_016-1.jpg?itok=vpUf4XsP)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/oatmeal-date-smash-cookies-recipe) 12\. Oatmeal-Date Smash Cookies I've baked I want to bake Oatmeal raisin cookies? Tired. Oatmeal Date Smash Cookies? Wired. These cookies prove that a fall recipe is as much about vibes as it is about apples and pumpkin. Because while oats and dates may not read as explicitly autumnal, these cookies embody the same warm, cozy, comforting spirit as a hot bowl of oatmeal on a cool fall morning. We love them for their thick, fudgy interior and thin, crackly exterior, which comes from the genius smashing method for which they're named. 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And we're not the only ones who love it: This recipe has long been treasured by our audience, who have left over 300 perfect five-star reviews. Bakers have called it "the apple cake of your dreams," "a raging success," and "perfect for the first day of fall." Said one reviewer: "I don't know what was better — the moist, spiced, apple-y cake, or the delicious, fudge-y, apple-y frosting!" We highly suggest making it and deciding for yourself. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/old-fashioned-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-frosting-recipe) ![](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/icon_pumpkin-share.png) ![](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/2025-08/icon_pie.png) Share your list You’ve built your ultimate fall baking list — now share it with friends and family to see how your picks compare! 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Readable Markdown	Baking with summer fruit is great. So is breaking out your holiday recipes each winter. But nothing beats fall baking. There are apples! Cinnamon! Pumpkin (and its bedfellow, pumpkin spice)! So much to bake, and so little time. So we decided to make a list of the essential fall baking recipes — the ones we absolutely have to make, otherwise did the season even happen? When putting this list together, we considered things like seasonality — is this a recipe you'll only make this time of year? We also wanted recipes that were creative and unexpected, plus ones that delivered impressive results (sometimes with very little effort). And lastly, we based this list on something that's a little harder to quantify: Call it baker's intuition. Is this a recipe we want to make right now — and think you should to? For every recipe on this list, the answer is a resounding yes. We then went a step further and ranked those recipes. As you work your way down the list, the bakes get more and more essential, until you hit the top ten: the recipes that are our absolute must-bakes of the season. Scroll through to see which recipes made the cut, and which we've declared our \#1 best fall recipe; as you do, make sure to mark the recipes you've baked and the ones on your to-do list. (And check your stats at the bottom of the page.) There's no time to waste: Let's get baking\! To save recipes to your [Recipe Box](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipebox), you'll need a web account. 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Boiled cider and apple pie spices make these ultra-autumnal. These cookies are \#49 on our list, but they might be the first ones to disappear from a cookie plate. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/apple-cider-snickerdoodles-recipe) [![Pumpkin Pie Bars on a sheet pan](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Pumpkin-Pie-Bars-2.jpg?itok=fsVXk_7y)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie-bars-recipe) Pumpkin pie is quintessentially fall, but be honest — you're probably only making it for Thanksgiving. These bars take everything you love about this classic pie — the smooth, custardy filling, the punchy autumnal spices — and transforms it into a handheld treat that can be an afternoon snack, a celebratory dessert for a crowd, or just a quick way to satisfy your pumpkin cravings. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie-bars-recipe) [![Loaded Baked Potato Dinner Rolls ](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-11/Loaded-Baked-Potato-Dinner-Rolls_HOR_ALT_BOTW__096.jpg?itok=edbchsnB)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/loaded-baked-potato-dinner-rolls-recipe) Filled with chives, bacon, cheddar, and sour cream, these super-soft potato rolls bring everything you love about a loaded baked potato into a luxe dinner roll. If you're looking for a side dish to steal the show, this is it. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/loaded-baked-potato-dinner-rolls-recipe) [![A Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzel Bite being dipped](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Cinnamon-Sugar-Pretzels_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1660.jpg?itok=xoYcLMiy)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cinnamon-sugar-pretzel-bites-recipe) Small but mighty, these pretzel bites pack a major (and very nostalgic) punch. Just like the famous mall pretzels, these bites are drenched in butter then plunged into salt-spiked cinnamon sugar. Each bite delivers maximum fall spice. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cinnamon-sugar-pretzel-bites-recipe) [![A slice of Sweet Potato Sheet Cake with Marshmallow Frosting on a plate](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Sweet-Potato-Sheet-Cake-with-Marshmallow-Frosting_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_0568.jpg?itok=l2OyJehW)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-sheet-cake-with-marshmallow-frosting-recipe) Don't wait until Thanksgiving to get your sweet potato casserole fix. Instead, reimagine the casserole as a proper dessert, complete with a tender spiced cake and swoops of torched meringue. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-sheet-cake-with-marshmallow-frosting-recipe) [![Dirty Chai Bars](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/dirty-chai-bars.jpg?itok=bvtsCteW)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/dirty-chai-bars-recipe) This easy, one-bowl recipe uses an aromatic spiced tea to make fragrant bars, which are then coated in a thin layer of espresso glaze. The result is a pan of soft, chewy bars that mimic a cozy chai latte — with a shot of espresso added for good measure. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/dirty-chai-bars-recipe) [![Cinnamon Roll Focaccia on a plate with a cup of coffee](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-04/Cinnamon-Roll-Focaccia-4.jpg?itok=e0d1P0ER)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/big-and-bubbly-cinnamon-roll-focaccia-recipe) This cinnamon roll focaccia has a crunchy brown sugar topping, a generous amount of sweet glaze, and, of course, lots of cinnamon filling. And because it’s based on our 2025 Recipe of the Year, [Big and Bubbly Focaccia](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/big-and-bubbly-focaccia-recipe), the bread itself is tender, fluffy, and flavorful. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/big-and-bubbly-cinnamon-roll-focaccia-recipe) [![A slice of Pear and Almond Cake on a plate](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Pear-and-Almond-Snack-Cake_2025_Lifestyle_H_1170.jpg?itok=j4EilIDQ)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pear-and-almond-cake-recipe) With a rich, buttery texture and an almost marzipan-like chew, this simple cake, made with a combination of almond and all-purpose flours, and scented with almond extract, is incredibly flavorful. Studded with fragrant cubes of ripe pear, it's an excellent afternoon snacking cake or an enticing after-dinner dessert. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pear-and-almond-cake-recipe) [![Pumpkin Challah](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-09/PumpkinChallahSpirals_Shot1_HOR_024.jpg?itok=tNhxOXXa)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-challah-recipe) Tender, soft, and slightly sweet, these spiral-shaped challahs make a gorgeous centerpiece on a Rosh Hashanah table. This recipe makes two loaves, which is perfect — serve one with dinner, and save the second for for French toast or bread pudding. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-challah-recipe) [![Sweet Potato Gnocchi on a decorative plate](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-02/Sweet-Potato-Gnocchi_2025_LifeStyle_ALT_H_029-1.jpg?itok=veINytkG)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-gnocchi-recipe) Skip the store-bought stuff — the best, most autumnal gnocchi is made with seasonal sweet potatoes, eggs, flour, and not much else. Serve with brown butter and sage and you have a meal so cozy, it may mean you never want to leave your house again. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-gnocchi-recipe) [![Pieces of Maple Cornbread on a cutting board](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Maple-Cornbread-9.jpg?itok=78Ssnply)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/maple-cornbread-recipe) Don't wait until Thanksgiving to make cornbread: This version leans slightly sweet, thanks to the addition of maple syrup, but it's still a good match for a bowl of chili or stew. Pro tip: Lean into its sweetness and spread it with butter and an extra drizzle of syrup. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/maple-cornbread-recipe) [![Pumpkin-Sunflower Harvest Bread](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Roasted-Squash-Pumpkin-Bread_0508_0.jpg?itok=3wqOBKb7)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-sunflower-harvest-bread-recipe) It's harvest season, and that calls for a hearty, seeded bread to accompany bowls of soup and baked casseroles. Shaped like a sheaf of wheat and coated in a sunflower seed coating, this lightly spiced loaf also glows golden thanks to the pumpkin purée mixed into the dough. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-sunflower-harvest-bread-recipe) [![Tiny Apple Tarts for Two](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two.jpg?itok=X8fDpkh5)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two-recipe) Not only are these small-batch apple tarts easier to make than apple pie (you only need one apple!), but their low profile means more flaky, buttery pastry in every bite. Each tart hides a layer of grated apple beneath the sliced fruit, which becomes jammy and concentrated after baking. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/tiny-apple-tarts-for-two-recipe) [![A sliced loaf of Swirled Maple Milk Bread on a serving tray](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Swirled-Maple-Milk-Bread_2025_Lifestyle_H_ALT_0069.jpg?itok=oKTbFsDN)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/swirled-maple-milk-bread-recipe) Yes, we Vermonters know that maple season is technically in the spring, but maple is also a quintessential fall flavor. Here, it's combined with walnuts and swirled into a gorgeous, ultra-soft milk bread loaf that's surprisingly simple to make. Toast the stunning slices and slather with maple cream for the ultimate autumn snack. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/swirled-maple-milk-bread-recipe) [![Ginger Scones on a cooling rack](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Ginger-Scones.jpg?itok=GH-p9lR-)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/ginger-scones-recipe) "A scone is a crisp combination of butter, tenderness, and crunch," says recipe creator Martin Philip. These scones embody all of those characteristics; the bits of candied ginger and chai-inspired spice blend dress them up for fall. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/ginger-scones-recipe) [![Chili Crisp Cottage Cheese Flatbreads](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-01/Cottage-Cheese-Flatbreads-BIE_Lifestyle_ALT_016.jpg?itok=5hi_OSfH)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/chili-crisp-cottage-cheese-flatbreads-recipe) Haven't touched your jar of yeast all summer? Slowly re-enter bread baking season with this easy, ultra-flavorful flatbread. The cottage cheese-based dough comes together in a matter of seconds in a food processor, and the generous addition of chili crisp and herbs makes them an irresistable addition to any meal. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/chili-crisp-cottage-cheese-flatbreads-recipe) [![Pumpkin Spice Latte Bars](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-10/Pumpkin-Spice-Latte-Bars_0727.jpg?itok=mjbDcIJK)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-spice-latte-bars-recipe) Embrace the season and have your PSL in every form — cookie bars included. These soft and chewy bars are essentially pumpkin-flavored (and generously spiced) blondies with an espresso glaze. And they're so simple: you mix everything in a single saucepan for easy prep and cleanup. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-spice-latte-bars-recipe) [![Sourdough Apple Pie](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-10/Sourdough-Apple-Pie_1116.jpg?itok=55A7CGjC)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sourdough-apple-pie-recipe) While we'd never call classic apple pie boring, we do think that this sourdough iteration is a welcome twist on the original. The sourdough discard in the crust and crumble adds a subtle tang that complements the natural acidity of the fruit. Move over, bread, we’ve got a new use for starter. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sourdough-apple-pie-recipe) [![A round loaf of artisan fruit bread that has been cut in half, showing off the dense fruit-studded interior. ](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread_0.jpg?itok=vKqArb1l)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread-recipe) Make this bread to begin your week and you'll have breakfast sorted. Packed with harvest fruits — dried apricots, pears, and cranberries — and nuts like pecans and walnuts, this hearty loaf makes the toast of your dreams. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/no-knead-harvest-fruit-bread-recipe) [![Pumpkin Sugar Crunch Waffles](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2022-09/Pumpkin-Sugar-Crunch-Waffles_0052.jpg?itok=ow642udo)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-pearl-sugar-waffles-recipe) Inspired by Belgian Liège waffles, these orange-hued waffles are light and fluffy and feature pockets of crispy, crackly pearl sugar throughout. Because they're yeasted, plan to mix them the night before and pour into the waffle maker first thing in the morning — right before a weekend excursion to the pumpkin patch. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-pearl-sugar-waffles-recipe) [![Aloo Paratha (Spiced Potato-Stuffed Flatbread) on a serving plate with lime](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-07/Aloo-Paratha-_2025_Lifestyle_H_2435.jpg?itok=M80Xyl0A)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/aloo-paratha-spiced-potato-stuffed-flatbread-recipe) This pan-fried Indian flatbread is crispy on the exterior, with a potato filling that’s spiced with cilantro, minced fresh green chiles, chili powder, and chaat masala. Stock your freezer with a stack of these for comfort food in an instant. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/aloo-paratha-spiced-potato-stuffed-flatbread-recipe) [![Cranberry Coffee Cake with Almond Crunch](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Cranberry-Coffee-cake_0601.jpg?itok=QsQXLmiY)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cranberry-coffee-cake-with-almond-crunch-recipe) Cranberries are not just for Thanksgiving. A twist on our 2023 Recipe of the Year, this reverse-creamed coffee cake is studded with chopped cranberries and scented with a dash of almond extract. The crumbly topping features almonds for crunch, and the sweet glaze is stained pink from even more cranberries. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cranberry-coffee-cake-with-almond-crunch-recipe) [![Honey Beer Miche](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/honey-beer-miche.jpg?itok=JpbuwXd1)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/honey-beer-miche-recipe) Recipe creator Martin Philip boldly declares that if he could only eat one type of bread, it would be this miche. Try it and you may just agree: It has a touch of honey and a dose of dark beer that gives it a wonderful complexity. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/honey-beer-miche-recipe) [![No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-10/No-Bake-Pumpkin-Mousse-Pie_0135.jpg?itok=RfVsQmVW)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/no-bake-pumpkin-mousse-pie-recipe) If you're looking for a great version of classic pumpkin pie, this isn't it ([try this recipe instead](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-pie-recipe)). But if you want to try a new take on an old standby, this no-bake version is what you're looking for. The mousse-like filling is light as a cloud (so you can easily eat more than one slice) and the Biscoff cookie crust adds the perfect note of spice. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/no-bake-pumpkin-mousse-pie-recipe) [![Cinnamon Apple Twist Bread on parchment paper](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Cinnamon-Apple-Twist-Bread-1.jpg?itok=wKqyprFy)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cinnamon-apple-twist-bread-recipe) A warmly spiced filling of cinnamon, apple, and crunchy nuts get rolled into enriched dough, twisted, then baked. This stunning bread is as welcome on the breakfast table as it is for dessert — and made even better toasted and topped with ice cream. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/cinnamon-apple-twist-bread-recipe) [![Delicata Squash Galette with Cheese and Herbs](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2023-10/Squash-Galette_Hero1_0391.jpg?itok=ITW76cXw)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/delicata-squash-galette-with-cheese-and-herbs-recipe) There's plenty of pumpkin on this list, but squash deserves the time to shine, too. Here, we opt for delicata squash for ease (it doesn't require peeling!) but also flavor. Roasted in the oven and nestled atop a goat cheese filling and flaky pastry, this savory pie is everything you want in an autumn dinner. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/delicata-squash-galette-with-cheese-and-herbs-recipe) [![Three pieces of Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake on plates](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Pumpkin-Basque-Cheesecake_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1359.jpg?itok=Xibga4nc)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-basque-cheesecake-recipe) With its burnished top and custardy interior, this Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake offers something different than pumpkin pie or even an American-style cheesecake. Plus, the batter easily comes together in a food processor to make prep a cinch. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-basque-cheesecake-recipe) [![Whipped Caramel Apple Cake](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/22.jpg?itok=DEAtWZ17)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/whipped-caramel-apple-cake-recipe) If you can't resist getting a caramel apple at the fair, this cake is for you. This cake includes applesauce, apple pie spice, and boiled cider for plenty of fall flavor, but the true star is the whipped caramel frosting. Made by whipping caramel until silky and light, it glides on like a dream and provides the perfect dose of complex flavor without the overwhelming sweetness or stickiness of traditional caramel. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/whipped-caramel-apple-cake-recipe) [![Spicy Kimchi Cheddar Bread ](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2023-10/Kimchi-Cheddar-Bread_Hero1.jpg?itok=UW1WeNFC)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/spicy-kimchi-cheddar-bread-recipe) Fall baking calls for bold flavors. From the heat and tang of kimchi to the richness of cheese, this sesame-crusted bread is destined to become the sidekick to soups all season long. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/spicy-kimchi-cheddar-bread-recipe) [![A slice of Classic Apple Tarte Tatin on a plate](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-07/Tarte-Tartin_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1236.jpg?itok=R0rGjGrK)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/classic-apple-tarte-tatin-recipe) The French know a thing or two about baking with apples (see \#11, the Mostly Apples Apple Cake), and perhaps no recipe is as classic — or elegant — as the Tarte Tatin. Comprised of deeply caramelized apples layered over buttery pastry, it’s a dessert that stuns. Here, we've tested endlessly to ensure this sometimes-fussy dessert goes off without a hitch in your home kitchen. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/classic-apple-tarte-tatin-recipe) [![Red Bean Mooncakes](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/red-bean-mooncakes.jpg?itok=EImcl1CG)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/red-bean-mooncakes-recipe) A hallmark of the Mid-Autumn Festival is the making and eating of mooncakes, which are often given as gifts to express love and best wishes. Mooncakes consist of tender pastry dough that gets wrapped around a filling and then pressed into a special mold to create a beautifully embossed design that signifies longevity and prosperity. This baked version, filled with sweetened red bean paste (and often salted egg yolks to represent the full moon), is among the most popular type of mooncake. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/red-bean-mooncakes-recipe) [![Apple Pie Bars stacked up on parchment paper](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Apple-Pie-Bars_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_0881.jpg?itok=vRujEXZW)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/apple-pie-bars-recipe) Is it a bar? A slab pie? Both! This breezy recipe swaps the flaky pastry for a buttery shortbread crust but keeps the warm, gooey apples and classic spices for a sliceable, portable dessert. To finish, there's a crumbly streusel topping inspired by Dutch apple pie. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/apple-pie-bars-recipe) [![Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies on a cooling rack](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Pumpkin-Spice-Crinkles_2025_INT_ALT_H_1870.jpg?itok=efsC7WnV)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-crinkle-cookies-recipe) These Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are our fall twist on the beloved chocolate crinkle. Mixed by hand, the egg-free dough yields spiced cookies that are irresistibly soft and chewy. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pumpkin-crinkle-cookies-recipe) [![Pan de Muerto](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Pan-de-Muerto-3.jpg?itok=iX40frdh)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pan-de-muerto-day-of-the-dead-bread-recipe) This fragrant, buttery bread is steeped in history and tradition — for many, the fall holiday of Día de los Muertos would not be complete without this symbolic loaf. But symbolism aside, it's also a delicious enriched sweet bread, with whispers of orange and anise perfuming each soft, fluffy slice. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pan-de-muerto-day-of-the-dead-bread-recipe) [![Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Pound Cake](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2023-10/PecanCrusted-SweetPotatoPoundCake_Hero3-Product.jpg?itok=3luXyEhr)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pecan-crusted-sweet-potato-pound-cake-recipe) The natural flavor of sweet potatoes are front-and-center in this recipe inspired by an Old Farmer's Almanac favorite. It's moist, subtly spiced, and crusted in sweet, buttery pecans. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/pecan-crusted-sweet-potato-pound-cake-recipe) [![Layered Fig Scones](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/14_0.jpg?itok=1_hHfunO)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/layered-fig-scones-recipe) This recipe, from contributor Jordan Smith, is one of our all-time favorite scone recipes. Ripples of fig jam are layered between a cornmeal-and-rosemary dough; they're flaky but sturdy. If you need a break from pumpkin and apple, these scones will convince you that fig and rosemary is an underrated but essential fall flavor combo. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/layered-fig-scones-recipe) [![A loaf of The Most Pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread cut into showing the interior](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-07/The-Most-Pumpkin-Pumpkin-CC-Bread_BOTW_2025_INT_H_0791.jpg?itok=tlylhu_e)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/the-most-pumpkin-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread-recipe) Consider this a classic fall bake, perfected. While many pumpkin chocolate chip bread recipes use just 1 cup of pumpkin purée, this recipe uses the full can so you can actually taste it. The trick is to cook the pumpkin on the stove for a few minutes with spices and sugar to concentrate the flavor. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/the-most-pumpkin-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-bread-recipe) [![Oatmeal-Date Smash Cookies](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2024-09/OatmealDateSmashCookie_Shot1_HOR_016-1.jpg?itok=vpUf4XsP)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/oatmeal-date-smash-cookies-recipe) Oatmeal raisin cookies? Tired. Oatmeal Date Smash Cookies? Wired. These cookies prove that a fall recipe is as much about vibes as it is about apples and pumpkin. Because while oats and dates may not read as explicitly autumnal, these cookies embody the same warm, cozy, comforting spirit as a hot bowl of oatmeal on a cool fall morning. We love them for their thick, fudgy interior and thin, crackly exterior, which comes from the genius smashing method for which they're named. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/oatmeal-date-smash-cookies-recipe) [![Mostly Apples Apple Cake cut into slices](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2022-09/French-Style-Apple-Cake_0232-1.jpg?itok=hOYmpLqL)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/mostly-apples-apple-cake-recipe) More is more in this apple-forward bake. There's just enough almond-scented batter to hold together a mound of thiny sliced apples. As the batter rises in the oven, it knits those slices together to create a tender cake that’s almost creamy and custardy from the abundance of apples. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/mostly-apples-apple-cake-recipe) [![A stack of Brown Butter Sage Biscuits](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-05/Brown-Butter-Sage-Biscuits_BOTW_2025_Lifesty_INT_H_120.jpg?itok=syspGuCI)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/brown-butter-sage-biscuits-recipe) Warning: Do not let these biscuits' humble appearance fool you! They have all the flakiness of a traditional biscuit, with two flavorful tricks up their sleeve. They're made by browning a portion of the butter, which adds its signature toasted, nutty flavor, and get a hefty dose of fresh sage, brown butter's natural companion, which is flecked through the dough and used as a garnish on top of each biscuit. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/brown-butter-sage-biscuits-recipe) [![Easy Pecan Pie Bars](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Easy-Pecan-Pie-Bars3015.jpg?itok=6Gnaeeu7)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/easy-pecan-pie-bars-recipe) These bars are everything you love about gooey pecan pie, without the fuss of rolling out pie crust. (So: easier and just as delicious.) Instead, make a press-in brown sugar shortbread crust and stir together an easy (we promise!) honey-infused caramel on the stove. This recipe makes two dozen bars which can easily feed a crowd, and we can already guarantee people will be going back for seconds. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/easy-pecan-pie-bars-recipe) [![Chocolate-Pumpkin Crumb Cake](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/chocolate-pumpkin-crumb-cake.jpg?itok=M2aT49kF)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/chocolate-pumpkin-crumb-cake-recipe) Like all great art, this recipe has layers. At the top is a thin, crackly vanilla glaze, blanketing the cake like the first frost of the season. Peeking through is a layer of moist, buttery chocolate crumble. And beneath it all lies a soft, spiced pumpkin cake. Each component shines, but together they become a complex crumb cake that offers a little bit of everything in one bite. Pumpkin cakes can be routine this time of year, but this one is both familiar and intriguing enough — plus just plain delicious — that it had to crack the top ten. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/chocolate-pumpkin-crumb-cake-recipe) [![Stuffed Cinnamon Streusel Muffins](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2022-02/Cinnamon-Muffins_0711-1_hero.jpg?itok=oaqxH_1r)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/stuffed-cinnamon-streusel-muffins-recipe) These muffins may look unassuming from the outside, but they hide a secret within. Filled with a sweet ripple of cinnamon and topped with a buttery oat-pecan streusel, they're more like coffee cake than muffins, and are over-the-top in the best way possible. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/stuffed-cinnamon-streusel-muffins-recipe) [![Apple Fritter Cake on a cooling rack](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/Apple-Fritter-Cake.jpg?itok=NrWk-RhC)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/apple-fritter-cake-recipe) This recipe skips the hot vat of frying oil and turns everyone's favorite fall doughnut into a dense, velvety cake filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and adorned with sweet vanilla glaze. The tender cake is made using the reverse-creaming method, one of our favorite cake mixing techniques, which yields a delicate crumb that is still sturdy enough to support the mountain of sweet, sticky chopped apples the cake holds. Dare we say it's even better than the fritter that inspired it? [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/apple-fritter-cake-recipe) [![A slice of Jalapeño-Cheddar Pull-Apart Bread being pulled from the loaf](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-06/Jalapeno-Cheddar-Pull-Apart-Bread_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_H_0328.jpg?itok=p8sbBsI4)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/jalapeno-cheddar-pull-apart-bread-recipe) Fall calls for comfort food. Specifically: warm, cheesy breads. Tearing into this soft, flavor-packed loaf is immensely satisfying. Each slice is crowned with a golden crust, while the interior is filled with jalapeños that bring the heat and a generous helping of melted cheddar. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/jalapeno-cheddar-pull-apart-bread-recipe) [![A Sweet Potato Cinnamon Roll on a plate; a bunch in a casserole dish](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-07/Sweet-Potato-Cinnamon-Rolls_BOTW_2025_Lifestyle_ALT_H_1766.jpg?itok=-AQMOpkM)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-cinnamon-rolls-recipe) There’s no way we could omit cinnamon rolls from a list of the best fall bakes. Soft, golden, and generously sized, these cinnamon rolls are the best way to start a crisp fall morning. The extra-tender buttermilk dough gets an additional boost of fall flavor from roasted sweet potato. To finish, the rolls are coated with a rich, buttery vanilla frosting. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/sweet-potato-cinnamon-rolls-recipe) [![Apple Cider Doughnut Holes laid out on parchment paper](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-05/Apple-Cider-Doughnut-Holes_BOTW_2025_INT_ALT_H_297.jpg?itok=eSZyngtQ)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/apple-cider-doughnut-holes-recipe) This recipe captures the classic, nostalgic flavor of a freshly fried apple cider doughnut after a day at the orchard. Instead of being fried, these mini cake doughnuts are baked, dunked in cider-spiked butter, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Best served warm, they taste shockingly similar to the original, no frying (or trip to the orchard) required. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/apple-cider-doughnut-holes-recipe) [![Fudgy-Chewy Pumpkin Cookies](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/2.jpg?itok=4a7NaIli)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/fudgy-chewy-pumpkin-cookies-recipe) As soon as the calendar flips to fall, many of our colleagues have declared that this is the recipe they have to make, and it nearly landed at \#1 on this list because it's so beloved. What sets these cookies apart is their texture: Most pumpkin cookies are soft and cakey due to the high moisture content in pumpkin purée, but cooking that purée on the stove before adding it to the batter gives these cookies a dense, chewy, almost fudgy texture. If you love pumpkin spice, you have to make this recipe. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/fudgy-chewy-pumpkin-cookies-recipe) [![Old-Fashioned Apple Cake](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/sites/default/files/styles/featured_image_sm/public/2025-08/old-fashioned-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-frosting_0723_0.jpg?itok=PAszGH6R)](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/old-fashioned-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-frosting-recipe) With an old-school name and humble appearance, this cake may not seem like much. But there's a reason we named it our \#1 fall recipe with near unanimous consensus: It's magic. Absolutely loaded with diced apples and studded with toasted walnuts, this moist, spiced cake is more than the sum of its parts. Then there's the fudgy brown sugar frosting, which is like penuche spiked with a dash of tangy boiled cider. And we're not the only ones who love it: This recipe has long been treasured by our audience, who have left over 300 perfect five-star reviews. Bakers have called it "the apple cake of your dreams," "a raging success," and "perfect for the first day of fall." Said one reviewer: "I don't know what was better — the moist, spiced, apple-y cake, or the delicious, fudge-y, apple-y frosting!" We highly suggest making it and deciding for yourself. [Get the Recipe](https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/old-fashioned-apple-cake-with-brown-sugar-frosting-recipe)
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