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Best Fall Cookie Recipes for Cozy Autumn Baking

Start the season right with a batch of cookies baked full of fall flavor!

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Nothing sets the mood for fall quite like a freshly baked batch of cookies. From warm spices and cozy flavors to apples, pecans, and caramel, these recipes capture all the best tastes of the season. Whether you’re craving something spiced and comforting, a cookie packed with fall fruits and nuts, or a sweet indulgence to share, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here to fill your kitchen with the flavors of autumn.

Before you dive into fall flavors, make sure your cookies turn out perfectly every time. These quick guides will help you troubleshoot, prep, and bake with confidence:

Spiced and Cozy

Cooler days call for cookies that feel like a warm hug. These spice-filled favorites, including snickerdoodles, crinkles, and more, bring all the cozy flavor of fall in every bite.

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Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

A rich, nutty twist on a classic, these snickerdoodles are packed with cozy fall flavor.
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Brown Sugar Crinkle Cookies

Soft, chewy, and full of caramel-like flavor made with pantry staples.
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Spiced Oatmeal Cookies on a brown-rimmed plate

Spiced Oatmeal Cookies

Warm spices and hearty oats make these cookies extra comforting on crisp days.
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Spiced Toffee Cookies

Spiced Toffee Cookies

Buttery toffee bits meet cinnamon and nutmeg for an irresistible sweet-spiced combo.
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Brown Butter Cinnamon Cookies

A soft, chewy cookie layered with toasty butter and cinnamon goodness.
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Apple and Harvest

Apples, cranberries, and dates bring the flavors of the harvest right into your cookie jar. From chewy cookies to classic bars, these recipes celebrate the best of autumn’s bounty.

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Apple Crumb Cookies

All the flavor of apple crumb pie in an easy cookie form.
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Apple Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy oatmeal cookies with a fall upgrade from apple butter and spice.
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Oatmeal Date Cookies

Naturally sweet dates give these cookies a chewy, autumn-inspired twist.
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Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

Buttery shortbread dotted with tart, festive cranberries.
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Date Bars

A classic treat with a sweet, chewy date filling layered between tender oat crusts.
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Nutty Favorites

Pecans, pistachios, and hazelnuts shine in this mix of crisp, chewy, and fudgy cookies. Full of rich flavor and crunch, they’re the perfect match for fall baking.

Maple Pecan Cookies stacked on a white and brown-speckled plate

Maple Pecan Cookies

Sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans make these a fall classic.
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Cinnamon Pecan Puffs are soft, chewy, nutty cookies made with a short list of ingredients. A long-time favorite! - Bake or Break

Cinnamon Pecan Puffs

Light, airy cookies with a touch of cinnamon for a melt-in-your-mouth bite.
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Brown Butter Pistachio Cookies

Pistachios and nutty brown butter create a unique, flavorful cookie.
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Pecan Sandies

Buttery, nutty shortbread-style cookies that never go out of style.
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Toffee-Pecan Snickerdoodles

A chewy cookie full of spiced sugar, crunchy pecans, and caramel-like toffee.
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Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies piled on a white plate on a blue and white napkin

Flourless Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

Rich and fudgy with plenty of nutty hazelnut flavor, no flour required.
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Sweet Indulgences

Sometimes you just want a little extra decadence. These caramel, butterscotch, and chocolate-packed cookies are full of big, bold flavors that make every bite a treat.

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Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

Soft oatmeal cookies with rich butterscotch chips in every bite.
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Salty Cashew Caramel Cookies

A little sweet, a little salty, and a lot delicious with gooey caramel.
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Plenty of chocolate and a hint of spice make these Chocolate Oatmeal Biscoff Cookies irresistible! - Bake or Break

Chocolate Oatmeal Biscoff Cookies

Chocolate and spiced cookie butter team up in this chewy treat.
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Cookie Butter Snickerdoodles

Cookie Butter Snickerdoodles

A spiced cookie dough filled with creamy cookie butter for extra indulgence.
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Salted Chocolate Truffle Cookies

Ultra-fudgy, brownie-like cookies with a touch of salt to balance the richness.
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Monster Cookies

A fun mix of oats, peanut butter, and chocolate that always hits the spot.
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Bake Your Way Into Fall

With so many delicious options, fall cookie baking can be as simple or as adventurous as you like. Whether you’re drawn to the cozy comfort of spice, the fresh flavors of apple and cranberry, or the indulgence of caramel and Biscoff, there’s a cookie here for every craving. Bake a batch to share, or try something new for your own fall treat. You’ll have plenty of reasons to turn on the oven this season!

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    4 Comments on “Best Fall Cookie Recipes for Cozy Autumn Baking”

  1. what can be used in place of cookie butter cannot find it

  2. Hi Jennifer,
    Love your recipes! Thank for so many of them 🙂

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