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After a cozy Sunday roast that’s been simmering all day in the slow cooker or a comfort casserole from the oven, a scratch-made dessert hits the spot on a fall evening. And while many cookies and cakes require several steps, it doesn’t always have to be that way. These fall dessert recipes only have three steps—or fewer. From quick and easy sugar cookies to no-bake pies, spiced dump cakes, and more—read on to find your new favorite easy dessert.
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Pumpkin Dump Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This is a “fall” favorite for me! I’m always ready to start baking something really good when the weather starts cooling off. Really easy too,” says Cindy T. “You can also use pumpkin pie filling and not have to add sugar and spices. A large dollop of Cool Whip or a scoop of French vanilla ice cream really tastes good on top, too.”
No-Bake Bars
Cooling and cutting step aside, these no-bake bars are just three steps to make and satisfy a chocolate-lover’s sweet tooth. Chewy, crispy peanut butter bars are spread with chocolate and butterscotch for a new family favorite treat.
“This has been a favorite of mine for 60 years,” says Granny. “I always looked forward to my mother making these. Now I’m making them for my grandkids. SO yummy!!!”
Apple Dump Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Call it cake, call it cobbler, call it a crisp, but just call it good! This may be the single easiest dessert recipe with excellent results that I’ve ever made,” says lutzflcat. “I scaled the recipe in half, weighing the Aldi yellow cake mix, so I have half left to make another with maybe cherry flavor. No complaints here, a quick-and-easy dessert that we enjoyed.”
Vinegar Pie
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“The first time I ever had Vinegar Pie, I was in southern Georgia and I walked into a bakery and had this as a sample. I loved it and never had it again or knew anyone that made them. I just made this last night and it’s as good as I remember.” —acbudgets82
Applesauce Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This was a quick, easy and good recipe. I put it together at the last minute for the kids’ and grandkids’ Sunday dinner. Everyone loved it. Leftovers went home with the kids. I followed the recipe exactly.” —Thorsmom
Saltine Cracker Toffee
ALLRECIPES / DIANA CHISTRUGA
“So easy and so delicious. No one can believe this is made with crackers. I’m a lover of toffee and this is really good!! Highly recommend” —SoapyHome
Sheet Pan Apple Crisp
“I served this at a family dinner for dessert and had rave reviews,” says nana. “There was nothing left… Definitely making again.” —nana
Quick and Easy Pumpkin Mousse
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“Pretty easy to make. Tastes great, not too sweet but an awesome texture. Would recommend making more as I don’t know how this is considered 10 servings. Cheers!” —pham here
Easy Brownie In A Mug
“This quick and easy brownie recipe is AMAZING!!! I use it all the time to make late night snacks for the family. I highly recommend trying it!!” —ProudRoll7414
Cranberry Jam Bars
Tart, jammy, and buttery, these thre-step cranberry bars can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and chilled separately. “These taste great!” says lovetocook. “Easy to make also.”
Texas Pie
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“This dessert is HEAVENLY!!!!!! It was so easy to make too! My kids enjoyed putting the dessert together. I cant wait to try it again. definitely a keeper!” —Annie O’Donaghue Hunt
Muz’s Drop Sugar Cookies
“The are the best sugar cookies I’ve ever made. I followed the recipe exactly except that I used just 1 cup of sugar. What a wonderful story as well. Now every time I make these I will think of you and your great grandma Muz!” —twin57
Air Fryer French Toast Bites
These bite-sized treats are made with squares of angel food cake, Italian sweet cream-flavored creamer, egg, and cinnamon sugar. They’re delicious dipped in syrup or on their own!
Easy No-Bake Nutella Pie
“Tried it because I knew hubby wouldn’t make a cake for my birthday – he declared it the best dessert I’ve ever made (20 years of cooking for that man!) Easy to make, used a chocolate pre-made graham crust, a fool-proof and delicious recipe. Might drizzle with caramel sauce for his birthday in 4 months….” —Emerlute
Peanut Butter Haystacks
“My next door neighbor made these when I was growing up. She told me the ingredients but I didn’t remember the proportions. Thanks for this great recipe so that I could recreate a memory from my youth!!” —Susan
Cherry Pistachio Bark
“This was so easy to make! I made little bags of Christmas candy for a group outing, and decided at the last minute to make this to add to them… It looked beautiful stacked with the fudge and other candies in little clear bags decorated with snowflakes and a red ribbon. Thanks for the recipe!” —JAMJMine
Apple Raspberry Crisp
This apple crisp recipe is a recipe contest runner-up, and for good reason. It cleverly incorporates raspberries for an extra sweet-tart flair—and it’s easy to make in just a few steps. “Easy to put together & husband loved it,” says aramos. “Will make it again.”
Mississippi Mud Cookies
“Absolutely delicious!!!! My whole family loved them. Perfect for the sweet tooth and they are great frozen too.” —chorn74
Cannoli Dip
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Who says dip can’t be dessert? Serve up something a little quirky for dessert with graham crackers, waffle cone pieces, or sweet packaged pizelle cookies.
“Very easy recipe and always comes out so delicious!” —Emma
