Fall is the perfect time to cozy up at home with some festive snacks. Cinnamon, nutmeg, apples, and pumpkin are staples of the autumn pantry, so why not incorporate them into some delicious treats to share with friends and family?
Caramel apple nachos are a fun twist on a classic fall favorite. Thinly slice apples and arrange on a platter. Melt caramel candies in the microwave and drizzle over the apples. Top with nuts, chocolate chips, whipped cream or cinnamon for extra decadence. The sweet and salty combination is irresistible.
Pumpkin spice popcorn is a salty-sweet snack perfect for movie nights or binge-watching your favorite TV shows. Toss popped popcorn with melted butter, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 300 F, stirring frequently, until the popcorn is coated and fragrant, about 15 minutes.
Cinnamon sugar donuts are easier to make than you might think. Roll out biscuit dough and cut out circles. Fry in oil until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Toss in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar to coat. These pillowy, fried treats are best served warm.
Nothing says fall like homemade soft pretzels. Roll out dough and shape into pretzel shapes. Boil briefly in baking soda and water before baking. Brush with an egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, pumpkin seeds, or fall sprinkles. Serve with pumpkin beer cheese, caramel, or mustard for dipping.
Mini apple pies in a jar make adorable gifts or party favors. Layer apple pie filling, crumble topping, and pie crust pieces in glass jars. Top with whipped cream, caramel, streusel, or a pastry leaf for decoration. Your guests will love cracking into these personal pies.
Pumpkin whoopie pies with maple cream cheese filling are the perfect marriage of cake and cookie. Bake pumpkin-spiced cakes and fill with a sweet maple-flavored cream cheese frosting. Dust with cinnamon or top with a fall leaf candy for an Instagram-worthy treat.
Spiced cranberry orange scones are a lovely light brunch treat. Mix cranberries, orange zest, and fall spices into a classic scone dough. Brush with an orange glaze or honey once cooled for an extra burst of flavor. Serve with butter, jam, or pumpkin spiced whipped cream.
Pecan pie bars have all the flavor of pecan pie without the hassle. Press a pecan shortbread crust into a pan and fill with a gooey layer of brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs and pecans. The buttery crust pairs perfectly with the sticky pecan filling. Cut into bars for easy eating.
Cinnamon baked doughnuts drizzled in a bourbon maple glaze are a grown-up treat for fall mornings. Fry doughnuts, toss in cinnamon sugar and then drizzle with a maple glaze spiked with bourbon. The boozy glaze cuts through the sweetness for a balance of flavors that is simply divine. Fall baking at its finest!