19 Cozy Dessert Recipes to Warm Your November Evenings
As the days grow shorter and the air gets crisper, there’s nothing quite like the comfort of a warm, homemade dessert. Whether you’re looking to indulge in the flavors of fall or simply want to treat yourself to something sweet, these 19 dessert recipes are sure to feel like a warm, cozy hug. From classic apple crisps to decadent pumpkin treats, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s dive into these delightful recipes that will make your November evenings extra special.
1. Mom’s Famous Apple Crisp
Introduction: With apples in season, there’s no better time to whip up a delicious apple crisp. This recipe is filled with baked sliced apples and a crispy, sugary oat streusel to top it off.
Recipe: Mom’s Famous Apple Crisp
2. Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Rolls
Introduction: These ooey-gooey Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate fall dessert. Even if you’re not typically a frosting person, make sure not to skip the coffee-cream cheese icing for this — it’s unbeatable.
Recipe: Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Rolls With Coffee Icing
3. Salted Caramel Apple Pie
Introduction: Classic apple pies are delicious, but this recipe for a salted caramel version will literally blow your mind with how good it is. Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an out-of-this-world dessert.
Recipe: Salted Caramel Apple Pie
4. LEGO Sheet Cake
5. Snickerdoodle Cake
Introduction: If you love cinnamon-flavored anything, this recipe for Snickerdoodle Cake is for you. It’s a vanilla cake with cinnamon swirl, topped with a brown sugar cinnamon buttercream frosting. Recipe: Snickerdoodle Cake
6. Salted Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Introduction: Imagine an ordinary cinnamon roll, but fill it with caramelized apples and pecans, and then top it with salted caramel. That’s essentially what these Salted Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls are. Recipe: Salted Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls
7. Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
Introduction: Kinda like a cross between a cinnamon roll and a coffee cake, in muffin form. This recipe gives you the best of both worlds, and you’ll be done from start to finish in less than an hour. Recipe: Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
8. Pear Pudding Cake
Introduction: In this delicious treat, pears are baked in a custard-like batter and covered with an egg and sugar topping. The best part about this though, is that it’s a one-bowl recipe, so you won’t have to stress about clean-up. Recipe: Pear Pudding Cake
9. Cranberry Oatmeal White Chocolate Cookies
Introduction: You know it’s the holiday season once you start to see cranberries in baked goods. These cranberry oatmeal white chocolate cookies aren’t too sweet, and offer the perfect amount of chewiness in each bite. Recipe: Cranberry Oatmeal White Chocolate Cookies
10. Pecan Pie Bars
Introduction: If you want something that’s easy and perfect to make in advance, this recipe for pecan pie bars is for you. To make it, you’ll prep your crust, throw it in the oven, pour on the pecan filling, and then bake it once more. Recipe: Pecan Pie Bars
11. Pumpkin Banana Bread
Introduction: Pumpkin bread and banana bread are two of the best things invented, so why not combine them to make the ultimate delicious dessert? Recipe: Pumpkin Banana Bread
12. Cinnamon Babka
Introduction: This Cinnamon Babka is fluffy, moist, and swirled with a cinnamon brown sugar filling. As if it couldn’t get any better, it’s then topped with a streusel crumble. Recipe: Cinnamon Babka
13. Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Introduction: This Pumpkin Bread Pudding is actually the weighted blanket of desserts. It’s super moist, creamy, and decadent — perfect for those nights when you’re craving a special sweet treat. Recipe: Pumpkin Bread Pudding
14. Pecan Pie Brownies
Introduction: If Pecan Pie and Brownies had a baby, this would be it. They’re sweet, slightly salty, gooey, and just incredible. Recipe: Pecan Pie Brownies
15. Fall Chocolate Chip Spiced Cookies
Introduction: There’s a famous bakery in NYC (Levain Bakery) that puts this exact cookie on their menu every fall. Now, thanks to this recipe, you can make it in the comfort of your own home. Recipe: Fall Chocolate Chip Spiced Cookies
16. Cinnamon Walnut Pear Crisp
Introduction: You’ve heard of Apple Crisp—now imagine the same thing with sweet, soft pears. This recipe emphasizes walnuts in the crumble topping, which flawlessly complements the pears. Recipe: Cinnamon Walnut Pear Crisp
17. Amish Apple Dumplings
Introduction: Craving the flavors of apple pie but want something a little different? These Amish Apple Dumplings are the answer to your problems. They’re fresh apples wrapped in dough, baked in a sweet, syrupy sauce. Recipe: Apple Dumplings
18. Gingerbread Cake
Introduction: This Gingerbread Cake is topped with vanilla cream sauce, bananas, and whipped cream, so you know it’s going to be a good recipe. Recipe: Gingerbread Cake
19. Almond Cranberry Cake
Introduction: It seems like every holiday dessert has cinnamon, clove, or nutmeg in it. If that’s not your thing, don’t worry — this Almond Cranberry Cake is festive yet free of those spices. Recipe: Almond Cranberry Cake
I hope you enjoy making and tasting these delightful desserts! Which one are you planning to try first? 🍰🍪