It’s no secret that there’s nothing better than fall. The weather is perfect, you can wear your favorite sweaters without being too cold, and then there’s the food. We’re shamelessly all about pumpkin-spice everything, and look forward to the fall treats and flavors that come with the changing leaves and new season. With all that autumnal goodness in mind, we rounded up some yummy, fun, kid-friendly fall desserts for you to kick off the season with. Why light all those fall fragrance candles when you can fill your home with the scents of these foods instead? Keep reading to check out 45 of our favorite fall treat recipes to make with your kids.
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Apple Treats
1. Apple Fritter Donuts
It’s a deep fried donut but with a hint of fall. This fluffy ball of goodness has a tasty maple glaze, and your kids will feel like professional bakers once you’re all done. You can have it for breakfast or after every meal.
2. Apple Butter Cinnamon French Toast Sticks
Fall is the perfect time of year to (pumpkin) spice up your weekend brunch routine. You and your little ones will love these tasty French toast sticks.
3. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Apple Crisp
Apple crisp is a great fall treat because you can eat it alone or serve it on top of ice cream. There’s versatility with such a simple recipe, and your kids can easily make it with you.
4. Cinnamon Apple Chips
These cinnamon apple chips are the perfect treat to make from all those apples you gathered from your latest apple orchard trip. They’re so tasty, your little ones won’t even realize how healthy they are!
5. Apple Pie Pancakes
Bring dessert to breakfast with this tasty apple pie pancake recipe and see how many brownie points you get for this one.
6. Mini Apple Tarts
This recipe calls for store-bought pastry shells, which makes it easy for you to get this on a plate for an afternoon treat. It’s the taste of fall in just one bite.
7. Apple Maple Blondies
A gooey, delicious blondie bar that will literally melt in your mouth! Butter, maple syrup, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, and fresh apples create a harmony of fall flavors—top with vanilla or sweet cream ice cream for an extra-indulgent treat.
8. Homemade Caramel Apple
Not only are caramel apples the staple fall treat, they can also be incredibly fun to make at home! You and your little ones can experiment with different toppings and see which is the crowd favorite of the year.
9. Apple Crumb Muffins
Using fresh apple pieces and apple spice for that extra fall touch, this muffin recipe is delicious and sure to be a hit for a fall-themed desert with the kids. The honey drizzle is not a step to skip!
10. Applesauce Drop Doughnuts with Caramel Glaze
These easy and quick apple donuts are addictively delicious and can be ready in under an hour! Perfect for your holiday celebration, or just for a fall treat for the kiddos, this sweet treat is not one to miss.
11. Snicker Apple Salad
Sometimes salads can double as desserts, such as this recipe, in which fresh apples and chopped candy bars are tossed in a sweet and creamy dressing. While Snickers are one option, you can swap in any candy bar you’d like, especially one that is your kiddo’s favorite—great for sneaking in some fruits amidst a sweet treat!
12. Caramel Apple Brownies
Stuffed with tender chunks of apples and pecans, you’ll crave these spiced apple brownies all fall long. They even have a creamy caramel drizzle that bakes right into the brownie!
13. Easy Apple Cobbler Recipe
There may be no other dessert more timeless and widely loved than a cobbler—and this apple one is perfectly sweet and spiced for the fall season. This is especially great for when you’re craving apple pie, but don’t have the time (or energy) to make it.
Pumpkin Treats
14. Pumpkin Creme Brulee
A fall twist on a French custard—need I say more? The torched sugar will be a cool trick to show your kids, but make sure they don’t do this step alone.
15. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
We love this recipe because of the simple, clean ingredients that are blended together perfectly to make a delicious treat. No tricks here—they’re really that good.
16. Mini Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Nothing curbs a sweet tooth quite like cinnamon rolls, and the pumpkin flavor will make these even more enjoyable.
17. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
Move out of the way, banana bread, it’s pumpkin season! Everyone in your house will be grabbing a slice of this each time they pass by the kitchen.
18. Pumpkin Rolls
We know, anything in roll form seems tricky and daunting. Luckily, this recipe makes the seemingly impossible task easy and delicious.
19. Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Pastries
Not only are these absolutely adorable, but they couldn’t be easier to make, despite their appearance. The total cook time is only 25 minutes and there are plenty of times for your little ones to get involved.
20. Fresh Pumpkin Ice Cream
The perfect addition to any sweet treat is always a scoop of ice cream. This pumpkin ice cream recipe will be an added bonus to any fall sweet.
21. Pumpkin Tres Leches Cake
If you’ve never experienced a tres leches cake, I strongly suggest you do so immediately. There’s never been a cake as moist or as flavorful, and this pumpkin version will set it over the top.
22. Pumpkin Fudge
This is one of the simplest, most delicious fudge fall recipes you can find. If pumpkin-flavored gooeyness would be a hit in your household, try this treat next.
23. Three Layer Pumpkin Brownies
Brownies are delicious by themselves, but you had us at “three layers.” It consists of a fudge brownie, pumpkin, and it’s topped with chocolate.
24. Baked Pumpkin Churros
Perfectly sweet and spicy, these churros are crisp on the outside and moist on the inside. It’s also generously coated in cinnamon sugar and is sure to be a hit with your entire family this fall.
25. Pumpkin Coconut Chocolate Chip Muffins
These easy fall muffins add sweet, summer flavors to something classic and timeless. Cook time is only 15 minutes and total preparation is under an hour!
Cookies, Bars & Cupcakes
26. Pumpkin Kitchen Sink Cookies
Besides a sweet and warmly-spiced pumpkin cookie dough base, these festive fall cookies combine buttery caramel, chocolate, pretzels, and walnuts for a soft and chewy consistency with a pleasant crunch. True to the recipe’s name, she also includes a list of other fun mix-ins (ex. candy, potato chips, etc.) if you’re really looking to fill this cookie’s sink.
27. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Bars
Take your breakfast up a notch with these crunch bars. Not only are they easy to take on-the-go, but they only consists of three ingredients. Pack these for your next fall picnic.
28. Pumpkin Shortbread Cookies
Say hello to the Halloween version of the classic Christmas peanut butter kiss cookies. These will get everyone in the mood for fall.
29. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Why not put an autumnal spin on the world’s most beloved cookie? This is the perfect recipe if you like your cookies soft and pillowy.
30. Brown Butter Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
This recipe had me at “brown butter” and held my attention all the way to “salted caramel frosting.” What more could you ask for?
31. Soft & Thick Snickerdoodle Cookies
The cinnamon goodness of anything snickerdoodle definitely activates a fall mood, and these puffy and exceptionally soft cookies do just that. They also pair really well with fall beverages like warm apple cider or a chai latte.
32. Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
One of the many reasons why fall is the greatest time of the year is because the festive Pillsbury sugar cookies are back on the shelves in the grocery stores. This year, try making them from scratch with the help of your little ones.
33. Maple Cream Cookies
For all of my fellow Trader Joe’s lovers, this recipe instantly reminded me of the seasonal Joe-Joe’s, and for me, that was enough to add this recipe to the top of my list.
34. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes
With a surprise cheesecake filling and a graham cracker crumb topping, this is a delicious and indulgent dessert that brings with it all the fall vibes. Serve it at your next family dinner and watch as the whole tray is finished!
35. Halloween Monster Munch Bark
Elevate your next movie night with Monster Munch Bark. With everyone’s favorite flavors in one place, we know this treat won’t stick around long.
36. Salted Caramel Apple Krispie Treats
For all my fellow Rice Krispie treat lovers, I think I’ve found the perfect fall recipe: an autumnal twist to our beloved crunchy snack.
37. Caramel Apple Spice Thumbprints
Similar to snickerdoodles and inspired by caramel apples, these fall thumbprint cookies are baked (and spiced) to perfection. You’ll want to have cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg on hand.
Healthy Fall Treats
38. Cinnamon Maple Oatmeal Baked Pears
While apples may be the highlight this time of year, let’s not forgot that pears are generally in season through early autumn! Pay homage to apple’s sweet cousin with this delicious recipe.
39. Harvest Spice Bread
This bread does it all—an apple bread, pumpkin bread, spice cake, and carrot cake all rolled into one. Not only is it filled with all kinds of warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, but the pumpkin, apple, and carrot make for a treat that’s both sweet and nutritious.
40. Apple Crumble Parfaits
This single-serving fall dessert or breakfast can be put together in just five minutes, and includes a gluten-free oatmeal crumble, cubed apples, maple syrup, and vanilla yogurt. A healthy and delicious recipe, it is sure to be a hit with your kiddos.
41. Brown Sugar Apple Dip
With only three ingredients, this creamy fall dip is simple and addicting! Make sure you’re stocked up on apples, because you’ll go through them quick with this in the house.
42. Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are a newfound obsession of mine, and this fall-flavored recipe makes for a well-rounded breakfast for the whole family. It’s especially perfect for September, when it still may be warm outside, but you’re craving those fall flavors.
43. No-Bake Pumpkin Energy Bites
Healthy treat, anyone? This fall recipe is perfect for busy weekdays, and a great addition to any packed lunch.
44. Sweet Potato Tart
Sweet potato tarts can actually be nutritional powerhouses, depending on how you make them. Layered with sweet cream and potatoes and topped with crunchy pecans, this is a unique and unforgettable fall treat. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and savory, with a hint of cinnamon and sage.
45. Healthy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookies
For a healthy alternative that will leave your kids feeling energized and ready for the day ahead, these breakfast cookies are packed with nutrient dense fruits and lots of protein. They’re perfect to grab and go on the way out the door.
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