Cinnamon brings a warm, comforting flavor to whatever it touches. Chili, cabbage rolls, and chicken kebabs all benefit from this versatile spice. But combine cinnamon with sugar, and some kind of magic happens. With the help of nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and ginger, these fall desserts use cinnamon to its full potential.
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Mrs. Sigg’s Snickerdoodles
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Soft, chewy, and oh-so cozy—this Snickerdoodle recipe has a nearly perfect rating, and over 7,000 reviews. Hundreds of fans shared that this is the Snickerdoodle recipe, no other can even come close. “Mrs. Sigg’s is the ONLY Snickerdoodle recipe I’ve ever used,” shared one Allrecipes member. “You can’t improve upon perfection!”
Bananas Foster
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
This Southern dessert sure is something special. Sliced ripe bananas are covered in a hot caramel rum sauce and served over cold vanilla ice cream. “Incredible,” shared one Allrecipes member. “I made this for friends and they raved about it. One friend said this was the best dessert she has had in her life!”
Iced Pumpkin Cookies
Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
“These were wonderful!,” shared one Allrecipes reviewer. “The flavors are reminiscent of pumpkin pie and perfect for fall. I halved the recipe and thickened the icing so that it was able to spread rather than drizzled and it set up nicely and was a perfect complement.”
Bread Pudding
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Having made this over a dozen times, I consider this the ultimate in comfort food. I’ve tried this recipe using an egg substitute, less sugar, different spices, nuts, and fruits—all variations yield perfect results… Knowing I have this recipe on file gives me a reason to freeze bread when it goes stale,” Nicolette says.
Cinnamon Ice Cream
Don’t limit cinnamon to baking! If you have an ice cream maker, the only other ingredients you’ll need to whip up this rich, refreshing treat are sugar, half-and-half, heavy cream, and eggs.
Cinnamon Palmiers
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
If you think of palmiers as fancy pastries, don’t! This take starts with a thawed puff pastry sheet because, hey, it’s convenient. Top them with butter, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom and roll them per the recipe’s directions.
“Wow! I added these to my Christmas cookie platters this year, and they were a hit,” said an Allrecipes user. “Super easy to make. Definitely a keeper”
Mardi Gras King Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Though king cake season runs from the feast of the Epiphany in January until Fat Tuesday, we won’t stop you from baking this dessert all year. With its classic cinnamon filling, this Mardi Gras King Cake could totally pass as a fall treat (save for the purple, green, and gold sugar).
“I tried about 5 different recipes this year, trying to get the perfect one,” said one Allrecipes member. “This was by far my favorite.”
Paul’s Pumpkin Bars
“I don’t know who Paul is, but I would marry him for these pumpkin bars,” shared an enthusiastic Allrecipes review. “These are life-changing. If you’re looking at this review and debating if you should make these, this is your sign. Do it. Love them. Thank you Paul.”
Sopapilla Cheesecake Pie
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Canned crescent roll dough adds to the ease of this decadent but simple dessert, which calls for just 15 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes in the oven. “Wow! Never have I ever had such a treat,” shared one Allrecipes member. “Made it for a party and everyone was over the moon. Loved it. Will keep this one for sure.”
Cinnamon Roll Blondies
Kim Shupe
This recipe transforms a chewy blondie into a cinnamon masterpiece, complete with a cream cheese glaze. The whole dessert comes together in under an hour (including baking time) making this a great option for a weeknight treat.
Buttery Cinnamon Cake
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Cinnamon is added to both the cake and the glaze, making for a comfy, cozy bite every time. “The best cinnamon style cake I have made and eaten,” says Allrecipes member Leanne Bryant. “My whole family loves it as well. I made no changes to the recipe, and it is so easy to make compared to the other ones.”
Churros
Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
“This was my first time making churros and it did not disappoint,” said one Allrecipes member. “I improvised with no piper or thermometer or vegetable oil. Just rolled them and dropped them in a bit of olive oil until golden brown. So easy so perfect! And I had it with vanilla ice cream, YUM!”
Snickerdoodle Bars
Allrecipes member Kim, who shared this recipe, says that these bars are easy to make, and retain all the charm of their namesake cookies, but without all the hassle. “Best snickerdoodle bar recipe ever they are just so good, soft in the middle but a little crunchy on the sides/corners,” said one Allrecipes reviewer.
Elephant Ears
“I recently had a hankerin’ for some fair food, I grew up in a small town that had the state fair every summer with all the delicious food vendors of all sorts, so I made this recipe,” said one Allrecipes member. “I was very pleased, and the picky boyfriend loved it too. Obviously, this will be a rare delicacy but at least I can tell people I know how to make elephant ears!”
Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Cake
What’s better than starting a morning with cinnamon rolls? Starting a morning with this cinnamon roll-inspired cake, of course. The recipe comes together from scratch, but reviewers report that it tastes delicious with boxed cake mix as well.
“I have been wanting to make cinnamon rolls for months now but didn’t have the energy to put into the process,” said one Allrecipes member. “I came across this recipe and had to try it. Not only did my family love it, but I took a pan to work and they were gone in no time with many asking for the recipe. Definitely a keeper!”
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Allrecipes
Cinnamon-pumpkin cupcakes get topped with a decadent Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting—how can this go wrong? Reviewers say these are easy and delicious, and taste ilke fall. “These are the best cupcakes I’ve ever made from scratch,” said one Allrecipes member. “The perfect moisture, taste, and texture for the cupcake and a delicious cream cheese frosting that did not overpower the cupcake with too much sugar.”
Cinnamon Cookies
You can’t go wrong with basic cinnamon cookies. Take it from reviewer Catherine: “Very unique cookie. I used the one tablespoon of cinnamon in the recipe and sprinkled the cookies with some cinnamon sugar because I like the sugary glitter it makes. These cookies are divine! It will be interesting to taste them cool because I don’t think they will last that long.”
Apple Squares
“Moist and chewy, just like brownies! So yummy and easy to make that I baked these two days in a row for both daughters’ school apple festivals,” reviewer RMRPBUTT says. “Brought home empty plates both nights!”
Cinnamon Babka
Our test kitchen says this cinnamon babka has a “crunchy texture on the outside, is tender on the inside, and the cinnamon filling is similar to the gooeyness of a cinnamon roll. ” It would be great in the morning alongside a cup of coffee, or as an after dinner dessert to sweeten up a delicious meal. Serve warm or toast and serve with butter or cream cheese.
Best Carrot Cake Ever
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Is this truly the best carrot cake ever? The over 1,700 Allrecipes members who rated this a perfect 5 stars sure think so. “This is the best carrot cake recipe I have ever made,” says Allrecipes member Nan, who shared this recipe. “It’s so moist and flavorful and makes a large quantity of cake. Since I started making it, I have been hounded to make this cake time and time again. Frost with cream cheese frosting.”
