25 Easy Fall Desserts Made With 5 Ingredients or Less
This roundup of 25 easy fall desserts includes treats made with pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, and other yummy fall flavors! They’re perfect for fall gatherings, a cozy weekend in, and even for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Fall baking season is officially here, and I am SO ready for it!
In this roundup, I’m sharing 25 easy fall dessert recipes that you can make with 5 ingredients or less! There’s pumpkin, apple, cinnamon, and other yummy autumn desserts that even beginners can make.
Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight treat, something to bring to a fall gathering, or an easy dessert to bring to Thanksgiving dinner, there’s something on this list for everyone.
I also love that so many of these recipes are perfect for sharing. From easy cookies and dessert bars to cozy cobblers and simple cakes, these are the treats you’ll want to make all season long.
And honestly, some of them are so easy that you don’t even need a special occasion to make them!
🍂🍁 More 5-Ingredient Fall Recipes
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- Butternut Squash Ravioli With Cream Sauce
- Creamy Soup Recipes
- High Protein Fall Dinners
- Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
- Spooky Halloween Desserts
- Thanksgiving & Holiday Side Dishes
- White Chicken Chili with Salsa Verde
Fall Baking Supplies
I’ve linked my favorite budget-friendly fall baking supplies from Amazon, but I also highly recommend checking out The Dollar Tree and HomeGoods if you have these stores near you. They tend to have some really cute kitchen & home decor stuff in the fall!
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Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes
1. Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
Making pumpkin bread is a fall tradition in our house. There’s so many different pumpkin bread recipes out there, but this quick & simple 5-ingredient pumpkin banana chocolate chip bread just happens to be my favorite!
2. Easy Pumpkin Pie
Sure, there are a LOT of pumpkin pie recipes out there, but this one is an easy 5-ingredient pumpkin pie that tastes delicious and doesn’t require a ton of ingredients or cleanup!
Recipe source + credit: Crazy For Crust
3. Pumpkin Muffins
This recipe is similar to the pumpkin bread above, but in muffin form! I love using spice cake mix for fall desserts because it contains all of the dry ingredients in one convenient package. Not only is it a time saver, but a huge money saver too!
Recipe source + credit: Entirely Elizabeth
4. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Wanna make some chocolate chip cookies for the fall, but short on time? A batch of these cookies comes together in under 30 minutes and the cookies turn out super soft and delish!
Recipe source + credit: It’s Always Autumn
5. Pumpkin Brownies
This is probably one of the easiest brownie recipes I’ve seen! You don’t need a boxed mix for this one. Just 3 simple ingredients and you have a batch of soft, fudgey brownies in no time.
Recipe source + credit: Kirbie Cravings
6. Pumpkin Donut Holes
Yumm, I love pumpkin donut holes and this recipe makes it so easy to make your own at home. These ones are made in the air fryer, so there’s no deep frying involved!
Recipe source + credit: The Modern Nonna
7. Pumpkin Cake with Apple Cider Glaze
You can make this delicious cake with 5 total ingredients! This cake is packed with fall flavors and is a simple cake you can make for fall gatherings or Thanksgiving.
Recipe source + credit: Noble Pig
8. Pumpkin Dump Cake
I love easy desserts like this one where you can just dump all of the ingredients into one dish, mix, bake, and serve!
Recipe source + credit: Dance Around the Kitchen
9. Pumpkin Mousse Cups
If you’re a fan of no-bake desserts, you’re going to love this one! You can whip this light, fluffy mousse up in 10 minutes and there’s no cooking, baking, or chilling required.
Recipe source + credit: Sweet & Savory Shinee
10. No-Bake Whipped Pumpkin Cheesecake
Here’s an easy cheesecake recipe that’s perfect for late summer or early fall months. Or you could make it all year round if you’re a pumpkin lover like me!
Recipe source + credit: The Kitchn
Easy Apple Dessert Recipes
11. 3-Ingredient Mini Apple Pies
Okay if 5-ingredient pies still intimidate you, how about these 3-ingredient mini apple pies?! Perfect as little treats you can eat as dessert after dinner, or bring to your next fall gathering.
Recipe source + credit: My Kitchen Love
12. Caramel Apples
It’s so easy to make these classic fall treats at home! Whether you make them out of whole apples or sliced apples, it’s so much fun to dip, decorate, and eat them. I think they’re so much fun to create together as a family or with your friends for a Halloween party!
Recipe source + credit: Like Mother Like Daughter
13. Apple Cider Donuts
Yes, you can absolutely make apple cider donuts at home – and they even taste like the store bought ones! The recipe below uses cake mix to help shortcut the recipe with just 8 ingredients total. Even though it’s over 5 ingredients, it’s still a pretty simple & easy recipe!
Recipe source + credit: Seasoned Sprinkles
14. Apple Crisp
The crunchy, buttery topping on apple crisp is the best thing ever! Luckily, you can make a big batch of apple crisp with just 5 ingredients thanks to this recipe. Perfect for bringing to a party or making a big batch to eat throughout the week.
Recipe source + credit: Cooking For Keeps
15. Single Serve Apple Crumble
As a solo gal who lives alone, I love single serve recipes like this one! Plus who can resist a warm bowl of apple crumble on a chilly fall night?!
Recipe source + credit: Pretty Simple Sweet
16. Apple Cake
Holy heck I love how simple this apple cake is! This is a great recipe if you want to make a quick, easy cake without having to use boxed cake mix.
Recipe source + credit: Kirbie Cravings
17. Apple Cinnamon Roll Bake
These cinnamon rolls are heavenly and the best part is that you just need 2 ingredients to make this! It’s literally perfect for lazy nights when you’re craving dessert.
Recipe source + credit: I Wash You Dry
18. Flourless Apple Blondies
These blondies are made with applesauce and don’t contain any flour or eggs. They’re soft, gooey, and incredibly delicious!
Recipe source + credit: Big Man’s World
19. Stovetop Cinnamon Apples
Here’s a quick, easy dessert that you can eat on your own or on top of ice cream. It also makes a really yummy fall snack too!
Recipe source + credit: Emily Bites
20. Apple Turnovers
These easy bakery-style apple turnovers can be made with just 4 ingredients! They’re also gret for bringing to potlucks or as a festive party dessert.
Recipe source + credit: Mom’s Dish
More Easy Fall Dessert Recipes
21. No-Bake Snickerdoodles
I love baking snickerdoodles on repeat during the fall and winter months. This is an easy no bake recipe that’s also sugar-free and dairy-free!
Recipe source + credit: Beaming Baker
22. Single Serve Cinnamon Rolls
The fluffy cinnamon rolls are ready in under 20 minutes! This recipe is gluten-free too.
Recipe source + credit: Sam Does Her Best
23. Easy Cinnamon Twists
You can make these cinnamon twists with just 4 ingredients in less than 30 minutes. Serve it with chocolate sauce, ice cream, or devour it just by itself.
Recipe source + credit: A Spicy Perspective
24. S’mores Crescent Rolls
These s’mores crescent rolls are a fun dessert you can make all year round! It’s a delicious recipe for late summer and early fall months.
Recipe source + credit: Crayons and Cravings
25. Southern Pecan Pie Muffins
These muffins taste just like pecan pie but in muffin form! They’re soft, chewy, and delicious. Plus you can make them with just 5 simple ingredients.
Recipe source + credit: The Country Cook
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