5 Treats to Make Fall Season Sweeter 👩🍳
Fall has a way of bringing people together — from pumpkin picking and backyard bonfires to cozy movie nights under a blanket. And nothing pairs better with those moments than a fresh batch of seasonal treats. 🎃👩🍳
If you enjoyed baking at Gourmet Chef or Sweet Shoppe, you’ll love these simple, fall-inspired recipes you can recreate at home. They’re perfect for family time in the kitchen, hosting friends, or just treating yourself to a little extra sweetness.
Ready to get to baking? Here are 5 of our favorite fall treats to bake and enjoy together:
Sweet & Salty Teddy Bear Snickerdoodles 🐻
These aren’t your average Snickerdoodle cookies. Not only are they adorable, but they’re also delicious! Click the link below to see the full recipe for these yummy fall treats!
Ingredients:
- 2 sticks salted butter (Room Temperature)
- 3/4 cups dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (Room Temperature)
- 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup cinnamon sugar (optional)
- 3 oz. semi-sweet chocolate or milk chocolate (melted)
- 3 oz. white chocolate (melted)
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
Oreo Truffles 🍪
Three words: No. Bake. Required. These little chocolate-covered bites are rich, creamy, and surprisingly simple to make. Plus, you can decorate them with fall-colored sprinkles to make them extra festive! You had me at "oreo." Recipe linked below!
Ingredients:
- 1 box of regular oreos
- 8 oz. block of cream cheese
- Vanilla Almond Bark or Melted Chocolate
- Food Processor or Blender
- Parchment Paper
- Bowl
- Mixing Spoon
Waffle Maker Grilled Cheese 🍞
Okay, this one’s not technically a dessert—but it’s definitely a treat! Warm, crispy, and cheesy, this fall twist on grilled cheese is a cozy comfort food that’s super fun to make in a waffle maker. Recipe linked below!
- Sliced Bread
- 1 tbsp. butter
- Cheese Slices
- Waffle Maker
Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Nothing smells more like home than warm cinnamon rolls, fresh out of the oven. These buttery, homemade cinnamon roll treats were a hugee hit at camp this summer, and we know your kids are going to go crazy over them too! Recipe linked below!
Ingredients:
- 2 and 3/4 cups of flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
- 5 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted & slightly cooled
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, extra softened
- 1/3 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Poptarts
These Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts take your favorite cozy flavors and turn them into a flaky, homemade twist on the breakfast classic. Warm pastry crusts filled with a sweet cinnamon-brown sugar blend, topped with a glaze — they’re the perfect treat to bake, bite, and share when fall rolls around. Recipe linked below!
Ingredients:
- 3-4 Pre-packaged 2 ct. Pie Crusts
- 1/2 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Egg Wash: 2 Large eggs mixed with 4 teaspoons milk
- 2/4 cup confectioners' sugar (sifted)
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Tasty Fall Treats in 3, 2, 1! 👩🍳
Whether you’re looking for a creative baking project or just want to make sweet memories with your family this fall, these recipes are a great place to start.
So grab your apron, turn on your favorite fall playlist, and get ready to make your kitchen smell amazing! 🍁
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