There’s something about autumn that makes me want to preheat the oven and just stay in the kitchen all afternoon. Maybe it’s the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg drifting through the house, or maybe it’s just an excuse to eat more cookies than usual – either way, I’ve rounded up a list of fall cookie recipes to get you through the season without running out of ideas.
This collection has a little bit of everything. You’ll find classic pumpkin cookies for when you want that cozy, familiar flavor, plus fall sugar cookies you can dress up for a party and quick fall cookies for an easy afternoon bake.
There are apple spiced options for the fruit lovers, a few unexpected chai flavored treats if you’re craving something a bit different, and plenty of homemade cookies that lean into every warm spice autumn has to offer.
Whether you’re deep into fall baking mode already or just looking for a few new fall cookie ideas to add to your rotation, this list is meant to be a go-to resource. Bookmark it, save it, come back to it all season – these fall treats are worth making again and again.
If you love baking cookies, you may also like these dark chocolate pistachio cookies, these s’mores chocolate chip cookies, or these biscoff cookies!
Tiramisu Pumpkin Cookies
Soft pumpkin cookies get an espresso kick and a creamy mascarpone frosting with a dusting of cocoa on top. A cozy mashup of two classic fall favorites that makes for a tasty Thanksgiving treat idea.
Get the recipe: Tiramisu Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies
These soft pumpkin cookies are topped with a buttery streusel crumble and a sweet maple drizzle, tasting just like your favorite coffee cake in cookie form. Great for coffee hour.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Coffee Cake Cookies
Brown Butter Maple Glazed Cookies
Crunchy edges meet a chewy center in these bite sized brown butter cookies, finished with a shiny maple glaze made from real maple syrup. The ultimate fall themed cookies.
Get the recipe: Maple Brown Butter Cookies
Cinnamon Apple Cookies
Made with apple butter and warm spices, these Autumn cookies bake up chewy inside and crisp outside with pretty crackled tops, just like a molasses crinkle cookie. Perfect for a Fall bake sale or afternoon tea with friends.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Apple Cookies
Molasses Ginger Cookies
This old fashioned Fall baking recipe delivers crispy edges and chewy centers loaded with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Naturally easy to make gluten free too.
Get the recipe: Ginger Cookies
Maple Pecan Shortbread
Slice and bake shortbread rolled in coarse sugar and chopped pecans for extra crunch. A buttery, nutty cookie with just a hint of maple flavor for your Autumn baking.
Get the recipe: Maple Pecan Shortbread
Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Soft, lightly spiced pumpkin cookies get topped with a tangy sweet cream cheese frosting for the ultimate fall dessert. A recipe the whole family will request again.
Get the recipe: Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Soft Apple Spice Cookies
Warm cinnamon cookies get filled with a gooey apple pie filling and finished with a caramel drizzle. Comfort food in cookie form for cozy fall days.
Get the recipe: Apple Spice Cookies
Maple Walnut Cookies
Chewy cookies made with molasses and pumpkin pie spice, packed with toasted walnuts and drizzled with a sweet maple glaze. These fall cookies are perfect with a cup of coffee.
Get the recipe: Maple Walnut Cookies
Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Fluffy pumpkin cookies get stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling and rolled in cinnamon sugar for a stuffed cookie that tastes like fall in every bite.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Gooey S’mores Cookies
Soft chocolate chip cookies loaded with graham cracker crumbs and topped with toasted marshmallows for that classic campfire flavor without the fire.
Get the recipe: Smores Cookies
Cinnamon Chai Macarons
Delicate French macaron shells sandwich a creamy chai infused milk chocolate ganache, finished with a dusting of cinnamon for an elegant autumn treat that doubles as a bite sized Fall dessert!
Get the recipe: Chai Macarons
Butter Pecan Cookies
A simple, buttery cookie loaded with chopped pecans and topped with a whole pecan for extra crunch. One of the easiest fall cookie recipes that’s perfect for a grab and go snack or tea time treat.
Get the recipe: Butter Pecan Cookies
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles
Classic snickerdoodles get an upgrade with nutty brown butter and a touch of brown sugar for a chewier, more flavorful spin on the cinnamon sugar cookie.
Get the recipe: Brown Butter Snickerdoodles
Fall Shaped Cookies
Cut out sugar cookies shaped like pumpkins, leaves, and candy corn get dressed up with royal icing for a fun, beginner friendly fall decorating project.
Get the recipe: Decorated Fall Shaped Cookies
Applesauce Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies made with applesauce instead of eggs and topped with a brown sugar buttercream. Gluten free, nut free and easy to make dairy free too.
Get the recipe: Applesauce Cookies
Maple Brown Sugar Cookies
Ginger, cinnamon and cardamom spice up this brown sugar cookie dough, which gets finished with a simple maple glaze for a festive holiday flavor.
Get the recipe: Maple Brown Sugar Cookies
Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy chocolate chip cookies get loaded with crunchy pecans for a rich, nutty bite. A simple gluten free cookie that is perfect for any Fall cookie exchange.
Get the recipe: Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Banana Maple Cookies
These thick, cakey cookies taste just like banana bread and get topped with a maple cinnamon frosting. A great way to use up overripe bananas any time of year.
Get the recipe: Banana Maple Cookies
Chai Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery sugar cookies get infused with a homemade chai spice blend of cinnamon and cardamom for a cozy twist inspired by your favorite chai latte.
Get the recipe: Chai Sugar Cookies
Ginger Sourdough Discard Cookies
Sourdough discard and browned butter give these ginger cookies crisp edges and a chewy, fudgy center, no molasses needed for all that warm spiced flavor.
Get the recipe: Ginger Sourdough Cookies
More Fall Treats To Try
- This coffee and walnut loaf cake is a morning tea treat.
- Some pumpkin muffins are always a welcome snack.
