45 Tasty Fall Cookies to Get You in the Pumpkin Spice Spirit
You'll find all kinds of tasty cookies for autumn on our list.
What better way to kick off baking season than with a fresh batch of warm fall cookies? Throw on your trendiest fall sweater, fill out your Pinterest board, and get ready for your kitchen to smell better than a pumpkin-spiced latte with these easy cookie recipes inspired by the coziest season. Round out your fall baking bucket list with pumpkin spice cookies, fun fall sugar cookies, ooey gooey chocolate chip cookies (yes— there’s pumpkin in them), and the best fall shortbread cookies to finish your favorite fall dinner recipes with something sweet. We can’t wait to heat things up with spicy molasses cookies, warming butter pecan cookies, yummy pumpkin desserts, and apple-flavored everything.
Make a double-batch of healthy fall cookies packed with good-for-you ingredients to enjoy for breakfast or as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea, or bake the cookies together for a fun fall activity that the whole family will enjoy. These sweet treats make the perfect ending to any comforting meal or lazy Sunday afternoon.
Skillet Cookie Sundaes
Celebrate the end of a long week with a fun-to-make dessert that you can customize with candied pecans, miso caramel, maple-roasted strawberries — or all of the above.
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Sweet & Salty Zucchini Bread Cookies
Use up the last of your summer zucchini to make these easy cookies that get an unexpected crunch from chopped pretzels.
Hearty Oat Cookies
With whole-wheat flour, nuts, grains, and dried fruit, these not-too-sweet cookies make a great breakfast treat or on-the-go snack.
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Ginger and Cream Sandwich Cookies
Bite into the new season with these spicy ginger and orange buttercream delights.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Baking season doesn't have to be all about milk, butter, and eggs. These decadent (and yes, vegan!) cookies can be made with ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now.
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Cookie Shooters
Not all heroes wear capes— some save the day by serving up these fun treats after school.
Lemon Thyme Coin Cookies
These earthy, tangy bites make the sweetest ending to any fall-inspired menu.
Pumpkin-Cherry Breakfast Cookies
The ultimate back-to-school snack: These protein and fiber-packed treats will keep you (and the kids!) full and energized 'til lunch.
Chocolate-Citrus Cran Wheels
Cranberry-orange cookies dipped in chocolate and decorated to the max make a show-stopping dinner party dessert.
No-Bake Waffle Dippers
These three-ingredient cookies make the perfect last-minute treat for an after school snack or lunch box dessert.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Maple-Spice Filling
Bye bye, pie. Part sandwich cookie, part cake, these delicious pumpkin whoopie pies boast big-time fall vibes that are worthy of Thanksgiving dessert.
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Caramel-Chocolate-Walnut Thumbprint Cookies
These easy homemade caramel cookies have a secret ingredient: A few tablespoons of bourbon adds a hint of spice and depth of flavor.
Dulce de Leche Sandwiches
These caramel-filled sweets are also known as alfajores, a classic coffee-shop cookie in Argentina. Try 'em with your favorite morning brew.
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Banana Oat Cookies
These taste like a cross between oatmeal cookies and banana bread. Yep, you'll want to make a double batch.
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Cookie Cheesecake Bites
5-ingredient sweets that you can make ahead of time? Consider this your go-to cookie for fall bake sales and birthday parties
Oatmeal Cookie Cups
This recipe is like a reverse apple crisp: Oatmeal cookie on the bottom and apple filling on top. Genius.
Cookie "Pizza"
The most fun way to spend Friday night with the fam! Bake one giant sugar cookie, cut it into 8 wedges, and let everyone decorate their piece with an array of toppings and spreads.
Shortbread Squares
One cookie, three delicious variations: Try Toffee-Pecan, Chocolate-Peppermint, or Red Currant Crumble for an elegant treat that also makes a great hostess gift!
Chocolate-Almond Tea Cookies
Once the weather starts to cool down, these are the perfect pairing to a mug of warm tea or fresh apple cider.
Apple-Walnut Tartlets
Easier-than-apple-pie tartlets are a fun (and portable!) way to enjoy an all-American treat.
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