Fall smells like cinnamon and baking. And nothing is easier than baking cookies – just 30 minutes and endless possibilities! Celebrate the flavors of autumn with these 40 irresistible fall cookies! From pumpkin spice and apple to caramel and chocolate, these cozy treats are perfect for baking days, holiday parties, and crisp fall nights.
This collection of my fall cookie recipes brings that warm, cozy flavor into all kinds of bakes—soft, chewy, crispy, nutty, frosted, or sandwiched with something sweet.
Gina’s Rundown:
Why I love it: This round-up of 40 fall cookie recipes has all the best flavors—cinnamon, pumpkin, chocolate, apple, and more—and most of them are easy enough to whip up with pantry staples and one bowl.
Some are great for parties, others are perfect for weekend baking or just keeping the cookie jar full. You’ll find easy recipes, nostalgic favorites, and a few creative twists in here—all with a fall vibe and favorite flavors of peanut butter, apples, pumpkin, brown sugar, and more.
Cinnamon Cookies
Fall basics! These soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are full of warm cinnamon and topped with a simple cinnamon sugar dusting. They bake quickly and use basic ingredients you probably have on hand. And they are shaped like cute maple leaves!
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Cookies
Triangle Cookies
These soft, triangle-shaped sugar cookies combine vanilla-flavored dough with a topping of melted chocolate and chopped nuts. Since the dough mixes up in just one bowl and needs no chilling, you can quickly bake them for bake sales, after-school treats, or whenever you want unique fall cookies that go beyond the usual leaf or pumpkin shapes!
Get the recipe: Triangle Cookies
Soft Pumpkin Cookies
Packed with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar, these pillowy cookies are finished with a smooth cream cheese frosting on top. Yum! They take about 25 minutes total and come together without much effort. Ideal for fall cookie exchanges, weekend baking with kids, or satisfying that pumpkin spice craving without turning on a pie.
Get the recipe: Soft Pumpkin Cookies
Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
These soft cookies are made with applesauce, oats, and warm spices for a chewy, wholesome bite. It’s even better when you make the applesauce from scratch, adding extra flavor and freshness to the recipe! No mixer or chill time needed, and they bake up in under 15 minutes. A cozy pick for fall desserts and breakfast.
Get the recipe: Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies
Soft Baked Reese’s Pieces Cookies
These chewy, bakery-style cookies are loaded with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and Reese’s Pieces for that perfect salty-sweet crunch. No chilling required, and they’re ready in under 30 minutes. A solid pick for lunchbox treats, fall cookies for Halloween, or just using up leftover candy.
Get the recipe: Soft Baked Reese’s Pieces Cookies
Snickerdoodle Crumbl Cookies
Inspired by Crumbl’s snickerdoodle, these giant cookies are thick, buttery, coated in cinnamon sugar, and topped with vanilla cream cheese—made easily at home using just pantry staples. They bake up in about 15 minutes and stay soft for days. Perfect for cozy fall nights in.
Get the recipe: Snickerdoodle Crumbl Cookies
Small Batch Sugar Cookies
This recipe yields 12 soft sugar cookies with crisp edges, making it perfect when you want homemade treats without baking a huge batch. You’ll use simple, everyday ingredients, and after just 5 minutes of chill time, you can move right into baking—so from start to finish, these cookies are ready in about 40 minutes. It is an amazing basic recipe that you can decorate asyou wish for any occasion!
Get the recipe: Small Batch Sugar Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
The aromas when I’m baking these cookies bring everyone to the kitchen! These soft cookies are packed with pumpkin, warm spices, white chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla. Whip up cozy fall cookies that taste like both a dessert and a snack, and enjoy them in less than 30 minutes.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Pumpkin Shortbread Cookies
These tender shortbread cookie sandwiches are made with Nutella filling and decorated just right for Halloween. No eggs needed, and they bake in about 12 minutes. Perfect fun cookies to make with kids for Halloween or any fall gathering.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Shortbread Cookies
Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweet and salty flavors pair amazingly in these chewy cookies packed with chocolate chips and crunchy pretzel bits. They come together fast and require just a 30-minute chill time. Yummy fall cookies recipe for movie nights or after-school treats.
Get the recipe: Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pecan Sandies Cookie Recipe
These crumbly, buttery cookies are full of chopped pecans and only need 5 ingredients. Pecan cookies are old-fashioned in the best way and have so much flavor!
Get the recipe: Pecan Sandies Cookie Recipe
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
PB lover? Try this recipe! These soft cookies are packed with peanut butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter cups. They use simple ingredients and come together in under 30 minutes. Crowd-pleasing fall cookies that double as gifts or lunchbox surprises.
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Classic soft and chewy peanut butter base meets a classic Hershey’s Kiss in the center of these iconic cookies. Bake them up fast for last-minute cravings. Delicious nostalgic fall cookies that are always everyone’s favorites.
Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Nutella Cookies
I know there are people who can eat Nutella just with a spoon, this recipe is for you! Rich and fudgy, these Nutella-loaded cookies are made with just a few ingredients and lots of Nutella and hazelnuts. Ideal for a special occasion or party.
Get the recipe: Nutella Cookies
Nestle Toll House Recipe Chocolate Chip Cookies
These classic cookies are loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and bake up soft and chewy every time. The original Toll House recipe is easy to follow and uses pantry staples. Timeless fall cookies that never go out of style.
Get the recipe: Nestle Toll House Recipe Chocolate Chip Cookies
M&M Slice and Bake Cookies
Colorful M&Ms dot these buttery slice-and-bake cookies made from a simple dough you can prep ahead and keep chilled. They bake in under 10 minutes and slice cleanly every time. One of the easiest fall cookie recipes for busy weeks or even a Halloween party.
Get the recipe: M&M Slice and Bake Cookies
Levain Bakery Cookies
These thick, bakery-style cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and pecans, with crisp edges and gooey centers. They’re easy to make at home and bake up in under 15 minutes. A bold pick for fall cookies. Make these when you want something extra indulgent and with a French vibe.
Get the recipe: Levain Bakery Cookies
Homemade Biscoff Cookies
Packed with warm spices and brown sugar, these cookies recreate the signature crunch and caramel flavor of Biscoff from scratch. No chill time required, and they bake up fast. Great fall cookies that are super cozy and go perfectly with coffee or tea.
Get the recipe: Homemade Biscoff Cookies
Fudgy Brownie Cookies
These rich cookies have shiny, crackly tops and chewy, chocolatey centers that taste just like brownies in cookie form. You can make the dough in one bowl and bake it in under 12 minutes. A decadent option for cookie lovers that will satisfy every chocolate craving.
Get the recipe: Fudgy Brownie Cookies
Famous Amos Cookies Recipe
Mini chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges and buttery flavor, these copycat Famous Amos cookies are totally snackable. They come together fast with a short ingredient list and no fancy tools. Perfect fall cookies for everyday snacking.
Get the recipe: Famous Amos Cookies Recipe
Fall Sugar Cookies
These soft sugar cookies are cut into festive fall shapes of leaves and pumpkin, and decorated with a simple glaze. The dough rolls out easily and holds its shape, making them great for decorating with kids. Perfect recipe for fall-themed celebrations.
Get the recipe: Fall Sugar Cookies
Fall M&M Cookies
Chewy and colorful, these cookies are loaded with fall-colored M&Ms and a mix of white and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The dough is best made ahead. If you love your cookies thick and sweet, these will be perfect!
Get the recipe: Fall M&M Cookies
Cosmic Brownie Cookies
Inspired by the nostalgic snack, these fudgy cookies are topped with chocolate ganache and rainbow sprinkles. They’re rich, chewy, and totally indulgent but surprisingly easy to make.
Get the recipe: Cosmic Brownie Cookies
Coffee Toffee Cookies
These crisp-edged cookies combine coffee, toffee bits, and chocolate chips for a bold, buttery bite. Ready in under 15 minutes and smell amazing while baking. A grown-up favorite for a sweet morning snack.
Get the recipe: Coffee Toffee Cookies
Chocolate Turtle Cookies
These rich chocolate cookies are packed with caramel, pecans, and chocolate chips for that classic turtle candy flavor. They’re easy to assemble and feel bakery-level fancy. A fall cookie recipe that makes great holiday gifts or party treats and requires barely 30 minutes to bake.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Turtle Cookies
Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Two soft chocolate cookies sandwich a creamy chocolate vanilla filling for a homemade twist on a store-bought favorite. You only need 30 minutes to throw these together, and they are super freezer-friendly.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Chocolate Pretzel Brownie Cookies
Chewy and rich like a brownie, these cookies are loaded with chocolate chunks and crunchy pretzel pieces for a salty-sweet bite. They bake up with crackly tops and fudgy centers. You can use brownie mix as a shortcut, and then you only need 16 minutes to bake these beauties!
Get the recipe: Chocolate Pretzel Brownie Cookies
Chocolate M&M Cookies
These thick chocolate cookies are packed with colorful M&Ms and extra chocolate chips for a double-chocolate hit. No chilling needed and they’re ready in under 15 minutes. A festive, crowd-pleasing option for Halloween parties.
Get the recipe: Chocolate M&M Cookies
Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
These chewy, naturally gluten-free cookies combine shredded coconut and cocoa powder for a rich, toasty treat. They mix up in one bowl and bake in under 1 hour. A nice fall cookies recipe that feels a little different but is still totally seasonal.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Coconut Macaroons
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Loaded with cocoa, chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans, these cookies are deeply fudgy with crisp edges and soft centers. They come together with pantry staples and no chill time. One of those fall cookie recipes that hits all the rich, nutty, chocolatey notes.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cookies
Soft and lightly spiced, these cookies combine applesauce, cinnamon, and darl chocolate chips for a cozy, moist, cake-like texture. A simple recipe featuring fall staple flavors but with less sugar!
Get the recipe: Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cookies
Chocolate Almond Ricotta Cookies
Ricotta cheese makes these cookies soft and tender, while cocoa and almond extract give them rich flavor with a hint of nuttiness. They bake quickly and can be glazed or enjoyed plain. A unique twist on fall cookies recipes when you want something different but still cozy.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Almond Ricotta Cookies
Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These classic cookies are soft in the middle with crisp edges, loaded with oats, walnuts, and plenty of raisins. No-chill recipe to serve warm, freshly baked cookies to your guests or family in under 30 minutes. A timeless favorite for fall! .
Get the recipe: Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Chai Tea Cookies
Infused with warm chai spices, these buttery cookies have cozy Asia-inspired flavor. They’re easy to make ahead and chilling helps to make them extra thick and chewy. A standout for fall cookies when you’re craving something cozy and fragrant and want to impress everyone at the party!
Get the recipe: Chai Tea Cookies
Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Loaded with butterscotch chips and chocolate chips, these chewy, made-from-scratch cookies are rich, sweet, and super satisfying. Minimal chilling required, and they’re ready in under 20 minutes. A classic flavor for fall that is sure to please the crowd.
Get the recipe: Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brown Sugar Cookies
These soft and chewy cookies are made with brown sugar and a touch of vanilla for a rich, caramel-like flavor. Made with just 3 ingredients, brown sugar cookies need less than 25 minutes. Perfect flavor for fall, can’t argue with that!
Get the recipe: Brown Sugar Cookies
Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
If I have to pick my fav cookies from this list, these brown butter choco chip cookies will be it! Toasty brown butter gives these cookies a deep, nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with melty chocolate chips. They’re easy to make from scratch and deliver a bakery-style texture and taste.
Get the recipe: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Apple Pie Cookies
These mini cookies combine buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and a sweet cinnamon drizzle for a hand-held twist on pie. They’re made with store-bought dough and baked in muffin tins. A fun, easy option for fall when you don’t feel like baking the whole pie.
Get the recipe: Apple Pie Cookies
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies
Back to fall staples with this simple cookie idea that will be great for any weekend or holiday parties. Just pumpkin puree, spice cake mix, and chocolate chips make up these super simple, soft-baked cookies. No mixer, no chill—just scoop and bake. Perfect for last-minute fall cookie recipes when you want pumpkin flavor fast.
Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Pumpkin Cookies
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
I save my iconic recipe for last! With just peanut butter and two more basic ingredients, these classic cookies are crisp on the edges and soft in the middle. Done in about 10 minutes and totally delicious. Hits the spot every time! Plus, I have a keto-friendly variation for these fall cookies, too.
Get the recipe: 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Whichever cookies you choose, these 40 fall favorites are sure to fill your kitchen with cozy flavors and sweet seasonal joy.
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