47 Fall Desserts You Probably Haven’t Made Yet (But Definitely Should)

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47 Fall Desserts You Probably Haven’t Made Yet (But Definitely Should)2/47 Pumpkin Cheesecake 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was young we produced several ingredients for this longtime favorite on the farm. We raised pumpkins in our large vegetable garden, and made our own butter and lots of sour cream using milk from our dairy herd. —Evonne Wurmnest, Normal, Illinois 3/47 Autumn Apple Torte 16 Reviews Contest Winner Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings

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12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples galore. —Margaret Wilson, San Bernardino, California 4/47 Butterscotch Fudge 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Butterscotch Fudge Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 1-1/2 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lovers of butterscotch and fudge will agree—this award-winning recipe is a match made in heaven! Special add-ins like walnuts and marshmallow take this butterscotch fudge recipe to a whole new level.

—Virginia Hipwell, Fenwick, Ontario 5/47 Sweet Potato Pound Cake 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because we are from Texas, we naturally love sweet potatoes, but this sweet potato pound cake deserves to be a tradition in any home, whether you’re from the South, East, North or West. My rancher husband from Montana loves it, and I get great reviews from the ladies that I’ve treated to it at various social events. — Diane Mannix, Helmville, Montana 6/47 Pecan Brownies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering

Pecan Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 brownies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s hard to eat just one of these nutty pecan brownies…good thing a batch can bake up in a matter of minutes.—Karen Batchelor, Bellevue, Nebraska 7/47 Apple Pie Tartlets 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Tartlets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of these tiny apple tartlets. Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering

tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert table or snack tray

tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert table or snack tray. —Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota 8/47 Caramel Apple Rice Krispies Treats 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apple Rice Krispies Treats Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ooey, gooey caramel meets your favorite crisped rice treat in this whimsical fall recipe. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 9/47 Apple-Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apple-Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to

Soft gingersnaps embody the tastes and smells of

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We love the combination of classic fall fruits in this cake. I bake the apples on the bottom to keep them plump and moist, then flip the cake so they’re on top. This is best served warm with vanilla ice cream, but we enjoy digging in any time of day. —Christina Yahraes, San Francisco, California 10/47 Lara’s Tender Gingersnaps 73 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Soft Gingersnap Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Soft gingersnaps embody the tastes and smells of

the Christmas season, but they are perfect for any fall or winter gathering

the Christmas season, but they are perfect for any fall or winter gathering. I enjoy the blend of cloves, ginger and cinnamon in this delicious cookie. —Lara Pennell, Mauldin, South Carolina 11/47 Layered Peanut Butter Brownies 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The combination of chocolate and peanut butter makes these brownies a real crowd pleaser. They’re so good that they won a ribbon at the fair. —Margaret McNeil, Germantown, Tennessee 12/47 Maple Syrup Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Maple Syrup Pie Recipe photo by Taste

We loved it so much we created our own version

of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks in New Hampshire apparently appreciate maple syrup almost as much as we do in Vermont. When my husband and I took a road trip through New Hampshire, we discovered this pie at a number of diners and restaurants. We loved it so much we created our own version. —Laurie Herr, Westford, Vermont 13/47 Pumpkin Brownies 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chocolate and pumpkin pair up to make

one of the best fall desserts

one of the best fall desserts. These pumpkin brownies are fantastic for parties and picnics. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 14/47 Maple-Walnut Spritz Cookies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Maple-Walnut Spritz Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After taking a trip to Vermont during maple harvest season and tasting delicious maple goodies, I just had to make something using maple syrup. I love the combination of maple syrup, walnuts and spritz cookies, so I used all three of those elements to create these perfectly delicious

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bites. I just love the aroma when these are baking — it takes me back to Vermont and the good times I had there.—Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, PA 15/47 Candy Corn Pudding Pops Test Kitchen Approved Candy Corn Pudding Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bring on the fall fun with these easy-peasy frozen treats. A few drops of food coloring make each pop look just like candy corn, but feel free to switch up the colors to match your event. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen,

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin 16/47 Pecan Cake with Cookie Butter Frosting 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 20 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom and I bought a jar of cookie butter to try it out, and we fell in love with it. I knew the flavor would go well with maple syrup and pecans, so I came up with this cake. I like to make a pretty design on the top of the cake with pecan halves. —Natalie Larsen, Columbia, Maryland 17/47 Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Folks who favor the flavor of pumpkin really need to try this spiced ice cream

Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 1 quart Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks who favor the flavor of pumpkin really need to try this spiced ice cream. But be prepared to make more! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 18/47 Chai-Spiced Bread Pudding 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nothing says the holidays to me more than the warming spices of chai. This bread pudding incorporates those flavors to make a dessert that everyone raves

about. —Jessie Apfe, Berkeley, California 19/47 Reese’s Pieces Bark 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Reese’s Pieces Bark Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 1-1/4 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Loaded with salted peanuts and loads of peanut candies, this Reese’s Pieces bark will send any peanut lover over the edge. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor 20/47 Apple Crumb Bars 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This has been a favorite apple bar recipe of mine for

many years

many years. I’ve made these apple crumb bars for parties and for family, and they’re always a hit. —Barbara Pickard, Union Lake, Michigan 21/47 Cinnamon Roll Macarons 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Roll Macarons Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious treat for a cold or snowy day. These pair well with a mug of tea, and you can enjoy them as a dessert or just

a snack. Other fillings would work well with this too—including custard, mousse, ganache or another buttercream. —Elizabeth Ding, El Cerrito, California 22/47 Olive Oil Cake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A good olive oil cake isn’t overly sweet, so it can just as easily be a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack as it can be a dessert. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 23/47 Butter Pecan Ice Cream Torte 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

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