Sweet and Simple Fall Desserts

Aleah Goodman, Staff Reporter

Some of the most popular foods for this season are foods you can make on your own. As we head into the colder months of the year, baking is a good way to spend time with your family and friends while enjoying these treats. Here’s a list of ten tasty treats, with links to recipes so that you can make these at home.

  1. Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting:

Pumpkin Spice cookies are easy, delicious and quick to make. They are great for fall because they are a tasty, warm cookie with a soft, creamy frosting.

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http://allrecipes.com/recipe/229108/pumpkin-cookies-with-cream-cheese-frosting-the-worlds-best/

  1.  Banana Bread:

Banana bread is very popular during the fall because it is easy and fun to make for any age.

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http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/banana_bread/

  1. Pumpkin Bread:

This melt in your mouth pumpkin bread topped with icing makes a great fall snack.

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http://sweetpeaskitchen.com/2010/09/pumpkin-bread/

  1. Pumpkin Pie:

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Pumpkin pie is seen all over. It is a delicious dessert, most closely associated with Thanksgiving, but can still be enjoyed throughout the whole season of fall.

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http://www.recipe.com/mccormick-signature-pumpkin-pie/

  1. Peach Cobbler:

Peach Cobbler is the perfect combination of fruit and sweets in one  yummy dessert.
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http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/peach-cobbler-recipe.html

  1. No bake pumpkin pie in a jar:

No bake pumpkin pie is easy and fast. You can take it on the go and it is also easy to store and keep. It is a cute dessert to put out on the table and use as decorations before eaten.

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http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a43550/pumpkin-pie-in-a-jar-recipe/

  1. Caramel Apple Pie Cookies

Caramel Apple pie cookies are a delicious and easy on-the-go dessert.
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http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/caramel-apple-pie-cookies/2354eb23-0639-41e2-9685-0bf2bbb45d20

  1. Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins

Muffins are always a good snack but these are much more festive and get you ready for Thanksgiving.
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http://allrecipes.com/recipe/8458/pumpkin-cream-cheese-muffins/

  1. Pumpkin Cupcakes

Pumpkin cupcakes are a big hit, and they are easy to eat with either your hands or a fork. They are also people’s favorites because they are fun to decorate and you can make them very festive.
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http://www.marthastewart.com/317069/pumpkin-cupcakes

  1. Candy Corn Pretzel

Candy Corn Pretzel are good for all ages, easy to take in the car and wherever you need to go. They are fun and easy to make and a cute decoration for the house.

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http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2012/10/07/candy-corn-pretzel-hugs/

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What’s your favorite fall food? Let us know in the comments below!