Food
10 Of Our Favorite Fall Baking Recipes
Updated on October 13, 2021
Pumpkin spice and all things nice — the flavors of fall are ones of comfort. As the weather starts to get chilly, come inside and spend an afternoon baking. Warm up your house with the smell of freshly baked goods and be sure and share the bounty with family and friends. From cakes and cookies to squares and desserts, here are 10 recipes to get you in the fall mood!
Brown Butter Blondies
Chef Brad Long’s blondies use browned butter and brown sugar to create the most flavorful, chewy blondies you could wish for.
Get the recipe for Brown Butter Blondies.
Chai Sticky Toffee Pudding
The spicy warmth of chai enhances the amazing flavors of this classic English treat.
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Butter Tart Squares
These squares pack all the delicious oomph of a true butter tart but require half the effort.
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Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
What is usually a sweet summertime cake is transformed for the colder months by caramel-coated cranberries.
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Ottolenghi’s Mont Blanc Tarts
This pastry shell is filled with hearty chestnut spread, whipped cream and an added element of candied pecans, for a super pretty dessert that will wow guests.
Get the recipe for Ottolenghi’s Mont Blanc Tarts.
High-Rise Pumpkin Cupcakes
These light and fluffy cupcakes pack the punch of pumpkin spice. Dress them up with mini banners for an after-school treat that kids will love.
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Triple Ginger Cookies
The signature dessert of Canadian opera singer, Wendy Nielsen, these cookies take ginger to new heights.
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Pecan Diamonds
With a slightly salty caramel filling on a pastry base, these nutty bites are completely addictive and a nice alternative to biscotti for dunking.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
Substituting a crust of crushed gingersnaps for graham crackers provides a spicy base for the satiny filling and this cheesecake’s color is pure harvest gold.
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Speculaas
These crisp Dutch cookies are made with a mix of spices, etched with a windmill-like pattern on the top: they’ll grab all the attention at your next bake sale.
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