Fall weekends are made for slow mornings, warm ovens, and the sweet smell of cinnamon and spice. Whether you’re baking with apples, whipping up a no-bake pumpkin pie, or mixing cozy party drinks, these recipes capture everything we love about October. From pumpkin cream chai to apple cobblers that fill your house with that just-right autumn scent, you’ll want to make these again and again. Get ready—your fall weekend starts here.

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Pumpkin Spice Cake from cake mix is a fast and flavorful fall dessert that’s perfect for potlucks or afternoon coffee breaks.
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Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix

Easy Apple Cobbler with Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Warm and comforting, this Apple Cobbler with cake mix is a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that fills your home with the sweet scent of fall.
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Iced Pumpkin Latte with Real Pumpkin Purée

Iced Pumpkin Latte with Real Pumpkin Purée. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Iced Pumpkin Latte is a creamy, spiced drink that comes together in minutes, offering the perfect refreshing twist on a classic autumn flavor.
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No-Bake Creamy Pumpkin Pie

No-Bake Creamy Pumpkin Pie. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

No Bake Pumpkin Pie is a creamy, effortless dessert made with pumpkin puree, Cool Whip, and pudding in a graham crust—perfect for make-ahead entertaining.
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Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail

Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Apple Cider Mocktail delivers crisp apple flavor with a hint of maple sweetness and a zesty finish—so good you’ll forget it’s alcohol-free.
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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls with Easy 5-Minute Prep

Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls with Easy 5-Minute Prep. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These Apple Pie Filled Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey, and filled with spiced apples—an easy breakfast that tastes like dessert.
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DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Blends (4 Ways)

DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice Blends (4 Ways). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make your own pumpkin pie spice blends with this simple guide—choose from classic, sweet vanilla, earthy, or spicy to elevate your fall cooking.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins – Moist and Fluffy

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins – Moist and Fluffy. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins are soft, warmly spiced, and perfect for cozy mornings or sharing with friends.
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Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Soft and chewy, these Pumpkin Cookies are rich with warm spices—ideal for cozy nights or festive gatherings.
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Baked Applesauce Fritters with Vanilla Glaze

Baked Applesauce Fritters with Vanilla Glaze. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Baked Applesauce Fritters are lightly sweet, warmly spiced, and baked instead of fried for an easy treat that’s perfect straight from the oven.
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Quick Pumpkin Bread Using Cake Mix

Quick Pumpkin Bread Using Cake Mix. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Spiced Pumpkin Bread made with cake mix comes together in minutes and fills your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of fall.
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Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies Rolled in Cinnamon Sugar

Chewy Pumpkin Spice Cookies Rolled in Cinnamon Sugar. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Soft, chewy, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these Pumpkin Spice Cookies are everything you crave in a seasonal sweet.
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Spiced Pumpkin Dump Cake with Warm Fall Flavors

Spiced Pumpkin Dump Cake with Warm Fall Flavors. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Pumpkin Dump Cake blends real pumpkin, warm spices, and chopped pecans under a buttery cake mix topping for an easy fall dessert bursting with cozy flavor.
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Creamy Pumpkin Pie Dip with Warm Spices

Creamy Pumpkin Pie Dip with Warm Spices. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Pumpkin Dip is rich, creamy, and full of pie-like flavor—perfect for pairing with graham crackers or fruit at fall gatherings.
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Warm Apple Compote Topping with Cinnamon & Spice

Warm Apple Compote Topping with Cinnamon & Spice. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Picture a pot of apple compote bubbling away on the stove. It’s the kind of smell that makes everyone peek into the kitchen, curious and hungry. The cozy smell of cinnamon and sweet apples makes everyone drift into the kitchen, ready for a taste.  I like making it for a lazy Saturday breakfast with a […]
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Dairy-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake (Vegan with Tofutti)

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake (Vegan with Tofutti). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake features a creamy spiced filling in a sweet crust with dairy-free whipped topping—perfect for the holidays.
Get the Recipe: Dairy-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake (Vegan with Tofutti)

Sugar-Free Instant Pot Applesauce

Sugar-Free Instant Pot Applesauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Instant Pot Applesauce is quick, sugar-free, and ready in under 20 minutes—perfect for snacking or adding to fall recipes.
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Southern Skillet-Fried Apples with Cinnamon

Southern Skillet-Fried Apples with Cinnamon. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Southern Fried Apples are tender, buttery, and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg—delicious as a side or topped with ice cream for dessert.
Get the Recipe: Southern Skillet-Fried Apples with Cinnamon

Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and full of wholesome ingredients—no eggs or dairy required.
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Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies (Egg-Free & Gluten-Free)

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies (Egg-Free & Gluten-Free). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

These Egg-Free Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of classic peanut butter flavor—gluten-free and vegan for everyone to enjoy.
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30-Minute Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls

30-Minute Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls are a shortcut to bakery-style sweetness, with buttery swirls of cinnamon and sugar in every soft, flaky bite.
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Homemade Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Yeast

Homemade Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Yeast. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Apple Cinnamon Rolls are filled with warm spices and gooey apples, then topped with glaze for a cozy, comforting breakfast or dessert.
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Pumpkin Cookies with Tangy Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cookies with Tangy Cream Cheese Frosting. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting are soft, spiced, and finished with a tangy-sweet topping that makes them feel festive and homemade.
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Praline Pumpkin Pie Made from Scratch

Praline Pumpkin Pie Made from Scratch. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pumpkin Pie is a timeless holiday dessert with a velvety spiced filling and flaky crust—essential for any Thanksgiving table.
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Pumpkin Apple Bread with Crunchy Crumb Topping

Pumpkin Apple Bread with Crunchy Crumb Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Pumpkin Bread is moist, warmly spiced, and ideal for chilly mornings or fall gifting—a quick bread classic.
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Healthy Apple Crisp with Oat Topping

Healthy Apple Crisp with Oat Topping. Photo credit: An Immigrant’s Table.

This Healthy Apple Crisp is a guilt-free dessert with tender apples and a crunchy oat topping—comforting and wholesome.
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Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato

Starbucks Apple Crisp Macchiato. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Make Starbucks’ Apple Crisp Macchiato at home with homemade apple cinnamon syrup, brown sugar syrup, and espresso. Perfect fall drink!
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Caramel Apple Martini with Real Apple Juice

Caramel Apple Martini with Real Apple Juice. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This Caramel Apple Martini uses real apple juice for an authentic fall flavor in cocktail form—sweet, crisp, and perfect for entertaining.
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Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea (Starbucks Copycat)

Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea (Starbucks Copycat). Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

This Chai Tea with Pumpkin Cold Foam combines spiced tea and sweet pumpkin for a cozy-yet-refreshing drink, perfect for fall afternoons.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea (Starbucks Copycat)

Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake

Easy Pumpkin Dump Cake. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

The Pumpkin Dump Cake recipe from Blackberry Babe combines pumpkin puree with cake mix and spices for a quick, delicious dessert. This easy-to-make treat offers a cozy fall flavor with minimal preparation, perfect for a simple yet satisfying treat.
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39 Fall Crockpot Recipes That Bring the Comfort and Cozy Vibe

A plate of shredded chicken breast with gravy, served alongside a generous portion of mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped herbs. A fork is pulling apart the tender chicken. A plaid cloth is in the background.
Creamed Chicken in Crock Pot Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

As soon as the air gets crisp, all I want is something warm, creamy, and easy bubbling away in the slow cooker. From classic Chicken and Dumplings to Cheesy Hamburger Potato Soup, these cozy fall dinners are pure comfort—with zero stress. Whether you’re juggling school schedules or just want something hearty after a long day, these crockpot recipes are your new best friend.
Get All The Recipes: 39 Fall Crockpot Recipes That Bring the Comfort and Cozy Vibe