49 Desserts That Sell Out First At Every Fall Bake Sale

We’ve put together a collection of desserts that are always the first to go at fall bake sales. These treats capture all the cozy, comforting flavors of the season, making them irresistible to anyone who passes by. From classic favorites to fun seasonal twists, each dessert is crafted to stand out on the table and draw a crowd.

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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These Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies are a reliable go-to when you want a sweet treat that brings comfort and nostalgia. With their crisp edges and chewy centers, they’re perfect for sharing or enjoying as a solo snack. Simple to make and delicious every time.

Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Banana Cake With Sour Cream Frosting

Banana Cake with Sour Cream Frosting recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This delicious Banana Cake is made with sweet, ripe bananas and topped with a tangy sour cream frosting. Easy and delicious.

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Easy Bee Sting Cake

Easy Bee Sting Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Bee Sting Cake (Bienenstich) is a light German cake recipe with a rich vanilla cream filling and topped with sugary, crunchy almonds.

Get the Recipe: Easy Bee Sting Cake

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies With Raisins

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Enjoy these easy oatmeal raisin cookies fresh from the oven! Soft and chewy cookies are made healthier with rolled oats and sweet raisins.

Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies With Raisins

Easy Pumpkin Delight

No-Bake Pumpkin Delight recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Pumpkin Delight is a great no-bake dessert when you want something simple and delicious for the fall season. It’s full of warm spices, creamy layers, and just the right amount of sweetness to satisfy everyone at the table.

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Christmas Dump Cake

Christmas Dump Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy the holiday season with our Christmas Dump Cake. Simple ingredients, easy steps, and a dessert that’s sure to please everyone!

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Ultimate No-Bake Peanut Butter Lasagna

Peanut Butter Lasagna recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This No-Bake Peanut Butter Lasagna is the perfect layered dessert to share with family and friends, bringing together flavors we all love. With creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and a satisfying Oreo base, this dessert is always a hit.

Get the Recipe: Ultimate No-Bake Peanut Butter Lasagna

Pecan Bread

Pecan Bread with Cinnamon Topping recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Pecan Bread is a go-to recipe when you want something quick, easy, and absolutely delicious. The combination of cinnamon, brown sugar, and pecans makes it a perfect fall treat.

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Rich and Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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These homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter and chocolate fans! With a fudgy center and just the right amount of crunch, this Peanut Butter Desserts recipe is a hit every time.

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German Crumb Cake

Traditional German Crumb Cake (Streuselkuchen) recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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German Crumb Cake (Streuselkuchen) is a light and airy cake with a layer of jam topped with buttery crumbs and almonds.

Get the Recipe: German Crumb Cake

Sweet Potato Bread

Sweet Potato Bread recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Sweet Potato Bread is a warm, flavorful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Its easy preparation, rich flavor, and comforting texture make it a recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

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Peanut Butter Bars

Peanut Butter Bars recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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These no-bake peanut butter bars are the perfect treat for peanut butter lovers looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, they’re sure to become a favorite in your home!

Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Bars

Easy Pumpkin Pie Made With Canned Pumpkin

Easy Pumpkin Pie with Canned Pumpkin recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This Pumpkin Pie brings together the best flavors of fall with its creamy filling and warm spices. Whether for Thanksgiving or just because, it’s an easy-to-make dessert that’ll leave everyone satisfied.

Get the Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Pie Made With Canned Pumpkin

Butterball Cookies

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Butterball Cookies are a classic, vintage, easy-to-make holiday treat that belongs on every cookie platter.

Get the Recipe: Butterball Cookies

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This Chocolate Pecan Pie is the perfect blend of tradition and a fun twist, making it a go-to for any occasion. Its combination of rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and gooey filling makes it a dessert you’ll want to make over and over.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Pecan Pie

The Best Crockpot Apple Dump Cake

Crockpot Apple Dump Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This Crockpot Apple Dump Cake is a dessert that gives you all the comforting flavors of apple pie with almost no effort. Whether you’re making it for your family or bringing it to a gathering, it’s sure to be a hit with its warm apples and buttery, golden topping.

Get the Recipe: The Best Crockpot Apple Dump Cake

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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These Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect balance of rich, chewy, and crisp. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or a weekend treat, these cookies will always leave everyone wanting more. Enjoy the comforting, nutty aroma that fills your kitchen and the gooey chocolate chunks that melt in every bite.

Get the Recipe: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Peanut Butter Pie is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s as delicious as it is simple to make. With its creamy peanut butter filling and unique chocolatey crunch crust, this pie is sure to become a family favorite for all kinds of gatherings.

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Indulge in a deliciously sweet and tangy treat with these mouth-watering Strawberry Cheesecake Bars!

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Blueberry Muffins

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These moist, old-fashioned Blueberry Muffins are made from scratch, look like they come from a bakery, and are incredibly easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Muffins

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This homemade Pecan Pie is the perfect dessert for any special occasion or holiday gathering. Its buttery, flaky crust and rich, gooey filling will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re serving it with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a dessert that’s sure to leave a lasting impression.

Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie

Carrot Cake Cupcake

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Easy Carrot Cake Cupcakes with smooth cream cheese frosting. A go-to recipe for a cozy afternoon or get-togethers with friends.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cupcake

Peanut Butter and Jelly Dessert

Peanut Butter Jelly Bars recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are an incredibly delicious, soft, crumbly, and sweet spin on a Pb&J sandwich.

Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter and Jelly Dessert

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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Learn to bake moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread with our easy recipe. Enjoy this classic, chocolate-filled treat, perfect for any occasion.

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Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Easy Pumpkin Pie recipe by Tessie's Table.
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This is the perfect Pumpkin Pie recipe with rich pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a flaky crust. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These easy Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for beginners. They’re soft, with a hint of crispiness, and loaded with chocolate chips.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Blueberry Coffee Cake

Blueberry Coffee Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook
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This light and moist Blueberry Coffee Cake is loaded with fresh blueberries and topped with a delicious coconut crumb topping.

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Coffee Cake

Easy Air Fryer Donuts Dipped In Cinnamon Sugar

Air Fryer Cinnamon Donut recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy our simple and delicious recipe for Air Fryer Donuts coated in an irresistible cinnamon sugar mixture. The result is perfectly tender and crispy.

Get the Recipe: Easy Air Fryer Donuts Dipped In Cinnamon Sugar

Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Lemon Shortbread Cookies recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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When life gives you lemons, make lemon shortbread cookies! They’re easy to make and sweet and lemony, perfect for snacking.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Shortbread Cookies

Layered Chocolate Cheesecake

Layered Chocolate Cheesecake recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Easy no-bake Layered Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo crust, chocolate layers, and ganache. Perfect for any occasion.

Get the Recipe: Layered Chocolate Cheesecake

Pumpkin Roll

Pumpkin Roll recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Enjoy the best Pumpkin Roll recipe with rich pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a creamy filling. An easy dessert everyone will love.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Roll

Cherry Pie Cookies

Cherry Pie Cookies recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Cherry Pie Cookies are a quick, easy treat combining buttery cookie dough with cherry pie filling, perfect for any occasion.

Get the Recipe: Cherry Pie Cookies

Traditional Butterkuchen

Butterkuchen recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Butterkuchen (butter cake) is made with a rich blend of milk, sugar, yeast, eggs, and flour. And, of course, plenty of butter!

Get the Recipe: Butterkuchen

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy our easy homemade Cinnamon Rolls. Soft, gooey, and topped with a delightful frosting. Perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Twists

Cinnamon Twists recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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These homemade cinnamon twists are sweet, buttery, crunchy, and just incredibly delicious. They will melt in your mouth.

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Twists

Pumpkin Brownie Cheesecake

Pumpkin Brownies recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Enjoy the rich, chocolatey goodness of Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies. These easy-to-make treats combine a moist brownie base with a creamy, spiced pumpkin cheesecake layer, perfect for any occasion.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Brownie Cheesecake

Banana Pudding Cookies

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These Banana Pudding Cookies are super easy, super soft, and ultra chewy, and have the perfect amount of banana flavor.

Get the Recipe: Banana Pudding Cookies

Cherry Coffee Cake

German Cherry Crumb Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This Cherry Coffee Cake (German: Kirschstreusel) is a deliciously moist, tender, and crumbly German dessert recipe.

Get the Recipe: German Cherry Crumble

Pumpkin Hand Pies with Maple Glaze

Pumpkin Hand Pies with Maple Glaze recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Pumpkin hand pies with maple glaze are an easy fall treat made with pumpkin spice filling and flaky crust. Perfect for sharing and enjoying the flavors of autumn!

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Hand Pies with Maple Glaze

Easy Oreo Sheet Cake

Oreo Sheet Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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Our easy-to-make Oreo Sheet Cake layers rich chocolate cake with creamy Oreo pudding and a fluffy whipped topping adorned with crunchy Oreo bits.

Get the Recipe: Easy Oreo Sheet Cake

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a buttery crust topped with caramel.

Get the Recipe: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Snickers Cookies with Nutella Drizzle

Snickers Cookies with Nutella recipe by Tessie's Table.
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These Snickers Cookies are loaded with chunks of Snickers, chocolate chips, and roasted peanuts and the most delicious Nutella drizzle. Simple to bake and absolutely delicious!

Get the Recipe: Snickers Cookies

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

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Indulge in these sweet and chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies, a delicious treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Peanut Butter Brownies

Peanut Butter Brownies recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter come together in these easy Peanut Butter Brownies. A delicious treat that’s ready in under an hour!

Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Brownies

Blueberry Dump Cake

Blueberry Dump Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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If you’re looking for an outrageously delicious dessert that takes minutes to make, you’ve got to try this Blueberry Dump Cake recipe.

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Dump Cake

Maple Pecan No Bake Cookies

Maple Pecan No Bake Cookies recipe by Tessie's Table.
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Make these easy Maple Pecan No Bake Cookies for a sweet treat with no oven needed! Perfect for any occasion, and the maple glaze makes them extra special.

Get the Recipe: Maple Pecan No Bake Cookies

Pecan Pie Dump Cake

Pecan Pie Dump Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This Pecan Pie Dump Cake is the perfect combination of simplicity and indulgence. With its rich, caramel-infused pecan filling and buttery, crumbly topping, it’s a dessert that everyone will love.

Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Dump Cake

The Best Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These giant, chewy chocolate chip cookies have a double dose of chocolate. They’re easy to make and taste so delicious!

Get the Recipe: Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cast Iron Apple Crumb Cake

Apple Crumb Cake recipe by Cheerful Cook.
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This Apple Crumb Cake is a delicious twist on Apple Coffee Cakes. With a moist cake base and a crunchy topping, it’s the ultimate Apple Crumb Cakes treat!

Get the Recipe: Cast Iron Apple Crumb Cake

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