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Fall Cookies and Bars to Enjoy

There’s no time like autumn to bake up sweet treats. And what better to satisfy your sweet tooth than cookies? The options for fall cookies and bars are almost unlimited! In this post I’m going to share dozens of my favorites for you to enjoy!

Fall Cookies and Bars from Out of the Box Baking

Fall Flavors, Perfect for Sweet Treats

When you think of fall, what flavors come to mind? Many think of pumpkin right away.

Fall Cookies and Bars from Out of the Box Baking

I’ll be honest: I’m the last person to think of pumpkin. Why? Because I’m severely allergic! Just the tiniest little taste and I’m reaching for the Benadryl.

The rest of you, though? I’m sure most are head-over-heels in love with all-things-pumpkin. Pumpkin latte. Pumpkin bread. Pumpkin muffins. Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin cookies.

Other Fall Spices to Enjoy

Fall Cookies and Bars from Out of the Box Baking

Others are fans of gingerbread and other warm flavors that fall under that same category.

Here are a handful of popular fall spices that you might not think of right away:

Apple: Apples are very popular in the fall! They’re a harvest fruit.

Chai: Chai tea, anyone?

Maple: This one of my very favorites! I love maple in and on cookies, cakes, pies, and coffee cakes!

Caramel: This is high on my list! I make mine by taking a can of sweetened condensed milk and simmering it (in the pan) in boiling water for two hours. Delicious!

Fall Cookies and Bars from Out of the Box Baking

Nutmeg: This is another favorite in the fall. You’ll find it in many spice combinations on the baking aisle.

My Favorite Fall Spice. . .Cinnamon!

Fall Cookies and Bars from Out of the Box Baking

I love cinnamon. In fact, it’s one of the few “strong spices” I can consume with no worries whatsoever. So you’ll find a lot of cinnamon-themed cookies and bars in this post.

Cinnamon is a dominant fall spice, very popular across the globe. I am not the only one who bakes with it!

Cinnamon is warm and versatile, which make it a staple in a wide range of fall treats and drinks, including many of the cookies and bars you’ll find in this list.

I also use a lot of cinnamon in my fall cakes, muffins, and coffee cakes.

My favorite brand of cinnamon (thanks for asking) is Vietnamese Cinnamon, which I purchase on Amazon. It has a flavor that puts all other cinnamons to shame!

Fall Treats are the Best!

More than anything, fall treats remind us of the changing of the seasons. The hot days of summer meld into the cool, crisp days of fall.

And, as the leaves change from brilliant green to orange, red, and gold, our taste buds remind us that yummy fall sweets are about to make their debut!

So, without further ado, let’s dive right in! I’m so excited to share these fall cookie and bar favorites from Out of the Box Baking!

Fall Cookies and Bars

These aren't listed in any particular order, y'all. I'm just posting them as I go through my recipes, pulling the ones I think you might be interested in!

That’s it for this post, friends! I hope you enjoyed these delicious fall recipes! I’ve given you a lot to choose from.

If you make any of these recipes and enjoy them, don’t forget to leave a review and a comment below. And while you’re at it, go ahead and pin some photos to your Pinterest boards!


See these recipes at

Full Plate Thursday 

Weekend Potluck

The Lazy Gastronome

Busy Monday


Learn more about doctored cake mixes, the theme of this blog. 

For the master list of all doctored cake mix recipes on this site, visit Doctored Cake Mix Recipes, Master List. 


About the Author

Janice Thompson is an author, baker, and all-around mischief maker! She has overcome a host of baking catastrophes, including a toppled wedding cake, to learn more about the baking process. Janice has published over 150 books for the Christian market but particularly enjoys writing recipes and baking devotions. To learn more about Janice or to drop her a note, visit her About the Author page.

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