From acorn and leaf-shaped sweets to apple and pumpkin desserts, these fun fall treats will be the hit of any harvest party.
10 Fun Treats for Fall
Mini Pumpkin Cakes
I saw these cute cakes at a local grocery store and decided to make my own version at home. They’re a hit at any fall gathering. —Jennifer Dorff, Waukesha, Wisconsin
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Caramel Apples
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings (8 apples)
From the Recipe Creator:
Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple? Make a double batch because these treats always go fast! —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas
3/9
Candy Corn Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Get a head start on these buttery cookies by shaping and chilling the homemade dough ahead of time. When you're ready, just slice and bake the tricolor treats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
4/9
Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Whenever I visit friends in Lutsen, Minnesota, I make sure to buy maple syrup there because I think it's even better than in Quebec. These delicious cookies can be decorated with sprinkles but they're just fine as is.—Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario
5/9
Football Cake Pops
Total Time
2 hours 35 min
Servings
4 dozen cake pops
From the Recipe Creator:
My son loves football! For his eighth birthday, I made cake pops with a rich chocolate cake center and a yummy peanut butter coating. These are sure to be winners at parties, bake sales and sports-watching events.
—Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, WV
6/9
Jack-o’-Lantern Pie
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Pumpkin pie does not have to be difficult to make. This recipe has wonderful maple flavor and is sure to be a hit at your fall get-togethers. —Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington
7/9
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Bring these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and spice cake base, they're the perfect mix of two favorite fall treats. —Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
8/9
Acorn Treats
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You only need three ingredients to make these super simple acorn cookies! —Jane Stasik, Greendale, Wisconsin
9/9
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids start begging me for these cakelike sandwich cookies as soon as autumn arrives. I haven't met a person yet who doesn't like these fun treats. —Deb Stuber, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
