Autumn is the bridge between the warm days of summer and the busy, chilly holidays, and these fall dessert bars welcome and celebrate the flavors of the changing seasons. Filled with pumpkin, maple, apple, and cranberry, these comforting treats are easy to slice, simple to serve, and fit for both weeknight cravings and festive gatherings.

As expected, pumpkin dessert recipes are prevalent throughout the collection, whether paired with chocolate, cream cheese, or warm fall spices. But these easy fall dessert bar recipes also offer many other flavor options. Try buttery squares of apple-filled bars reminiscent of a classic apple pie, or easy treats full of crunchy nuts complemented by caramel, white chocolate, or cinnamon.

Most recipes are made from scratch, perfect for a cozy afternoon baking project. If you are short on time, try a no-bake cereal treat bar or one that uses cake mix, so it takes minutes to assemble and get into the oven. Many of these recipes freeze well, so you can bake once and enjoy for months whenever you need something sweet.

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