Here are five recipes for fall cookies you should definitely bake this season. They are moist and soft and filled with all the cozy, nostalgic flavors we wait for all year long.
You’ll find recipes with apples, pumpkin and applesauce, and all of them come with a delicious frosting as well.
Whether you’re baking for a party, a bake sale, or just a quiet weekend at home, these fall cookies are guaranteed to make your kitchen smell like autumn!
Applesauce Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

These applesauce cookies are soft, tender, and just sweet enough, thanks to a wholesome mix of wholemeal flour, white sugar, and coconut sugar.
They’re topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of crushed walnuts, adding just the right amount of texture and richness.
A cozy cookie that’s great for gifting, snacking, or treating yourself on a fall day.
Apple Pie Thumbprint Cookies
These apple pie thumbprint cookies are a cute little fall dessert that is perfect for snacking.
Made with wholemeal flour and coconut sugar, they have a warm, nutty base that’s just sweet enough. The center is filled with a spiced apple pie mixture, and a drizzle of powdered sugar icing on top ties it all together.
They’re a hit at bake sales, tea parties, or any time you want that classic apple pie flavor without too many calories.
Pumpkin Cookies With Cream Cheese Icing
Soft and full of pumpkin spice, these cookies are made a little healthier with wholemeal flour and coconut sugar, but still feel like a total treat.
The cream cheese icing adds a creamy tang that pairs beautifully with the warm pumpkin flavors, and a sprinkle of crushed walnuts gives a little crunch.
They’re perfect for fall parties or a cozy night in with a mug of cider.
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
These pumpkin sugar cookies are soft, sweet, and full of seasonal flavors.
Made with better-for-you ingredients like wholemeal flour and coconut sugar, they’re topped with a thick swirl of cream cheese frosting and a light dusting of cinnamon.
They’re a fun one to decorate, and even more fun to eat – definitely a favorite for fall baking days with the kids.
Applesauce Cookies With Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
If you’re a fan of chocolate and peanut butter (and who isn’t?), you’ll love these applesauce cookies.
The cookie itself is soft and slightly spiced thanks to the applesauce, while the chocolate peanut butter frosting brings a rich, indulgent finish.
It’s a unique combo that totally works and feels just right for a chilly autumn afternoon.