Fall flavors are undoubtedly the best (and sweetest) of the year. Seriously, is there any better way to celebrate the start of the Thanksgiving season than to create yummy fall treats? The most effort required will be to get off the couch after you’ve finished a whole plate of the muffins while shamelessly watching Tom Hanks movies for an entire afternoon. Here are five absolutely scrumptious fall recipes to help you warm up as the atmosphere cools down:
Banana Pumpkin Muffins
With just ten ingredients, this recipe is simple AND takes care of those overripe bananas starting to brown in your fruit basket, double win. Get the recipe here for these super moist muffins that perfectly combine two of the best flavors in baking.
Pumpkin Spice Truffles
Break out your most basic attitude while you bake in your UGGS and sip on a venti PSL because these truffles are to die for. I personally only like white chocolate when combined with specific flavors, and pumpkin spice is one of them for sure. These truffles are easy to make and require very few ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your pantry. Also, these can be a great addition to your Thanksgiving dessert spread. Get the recipe here, after you order that PSL, of course.
Soft Maple Frosted Sugar Cookies
I don’t think there is a single person I know who doesn’t have amazing memories of biting into a soft sugar cookie around the holidays, especially a vanilla frosted one decked out in pumpkin- or candy cane-shaped sprinkles from the bakery in the supermarket. Adding maple syrup to the frosting not only makes them taste unique and absolutely scrumptious but even better, they’re like super sweet pancakes for dessert! Just make sure you get some of the frosting on the cookies and don’t just funnel it all into your mouth (or just make extra for that)! Recipe here.
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Alright, it’s time to activate your inner baker. Turn on some food network and get inspired to make these super autumnal cupcakes. I’ll be the first to argue that mini cakes are 100 times better than one big cake and adding caramel to them brings this recipe to a whole new level, and I am SOLD. Before the crisp autumn season escapes us all, take advantage of locally grown apples by making these cupcakes for your next family party or girls night. (Hint: goes great with a freshly poured glass of wine and a lit autumn spice candle)
Pumpkin Spice Caramel Rice Krispy Treats
YEAH YOU READ IT RIGHT. THIS RECIPE DOES IT ALL. Upgrade a classic with three additional simple ingredients. Caramel can be added to your bakes year-round, but the addition of a pumpkin pie spice blend will have you prepped and ready for the oncoming cold weather and rush of the holidays. The soft caramel paired with the gooey marshmallows are truly a match made in heaven. Your taste buds will thank you for this recipe especially, I promise.
Before you wish away the cold weather and consider going into hibernation, whip up a cup of hot cocoa, light a candle and bake one of the scrumptious treats to welcome autumn with a happy attitude and a happy tummy. Happy baking!
