Jump-Start Fall Baking Season with These 7 Spiced Treats

Apple-Cranberry Cobbler

From pumpkin spice to baked apples, the warm and cozy scents of autumn are filling the air. Jump-start the season of fall baking with our seven scrumptious recipes for cookies, cakes, cobbler, and more.


1. Pumpkin Spice Biscotti

Pumpkin Spice Biscotti on a plate with a cup of coffee

Cinnamon chips, white chocolate, and nutmeg enliven this teatime delight.

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2. Molasses Bread Pudding

Molasses Bread Pudding in a white baking dishServe this pecan-filled dessert with our Cinnamon Molasses Sauce and whipped cream.

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3. Sweet Potato Mini Cakes

Sweet Potato Mini Cakes on plates

Heavenly cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts complement these petite treats.

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4. Persimmon-Ginger Upside-Down Cake

Persimmon-Ginger Upside-Down Cake on parchment and a clear dishLemon zest brightens our buttermilk spice cake layered with pretty persimmons.

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5. Pumpkin Muffins with Cinnamon-Honey Butter

Pumpkin Muffins in a linen-lined basketFor breakfast or bake sales, try these muffins bursting with autumn’s finest flavors.

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6. Apple-Cranberry Cobbler

Apple-Cranberry Cobbler in a white baking dish

Tart fruit topped with buttery pastry makes for a comforting end to any meal.

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7. Spiced Molasses Cookies

Spiced Molasses Cookies in a decorative tinPackaged in a decorative tin, our molasses-laced cookies are ideal goodies to give.

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