There are so many reasons why I love fall! Of course, baking yummy fall cookies happens to be just one of the many reasons! 

I love to try out several new recipes this time of year, which helps me figure out which cookies I will be bringing to the annual Thanksgiving holiday get togethers!

In the mean time, my husbands co-workers love all of the cookies he brings in because surely, we cant just keep all of these cookies to ourselves! Its fun to see which ones everyone ends up loving in the process of it all. 

And with that, lets dive into these amazing fall cookie recipes you have to try this season! 

21 Fall Cookie Recipes

Trader Joes Bake At Home Pumpkin Sugar Cookies 

If you love cookies but happen to find yourself short on time to bake them from complete scratch, Trader Joes has a ready to bake option for you that so cute and fall themed! I love these TJ cookies for hosting on a pinch of time! Just pop them onto a baking sheet and into the oven for a 12 minutes! Hosting done easy, mess free and so fast! 

Candy Corn Cookies

Candy Corn Cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with festive fall colors. Great for Halloween parties or autumn baking. This easy recipe adds candy corn for a fun, seasonal twist the whole family will enjoy.Recipe

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies 

Soft and chewy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with warm fall spices. Easy to make, perfectly sweet, and ideal for autumn gatherings or holiday treats. Recipe

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies 

Pumpkin Sugar Cookies is a great way to start off the holiday season by making these adorable cookies. Simple sugar cookies that taste great too! Recipe

Pistachio cream chocolate chip cookies

These pistachio cream chocolate chip cookies hide a spoonful of creamy pistachio inside thick, chewy dough packed with dark chocolate. Crisp at the edges, soft in the center, and rich without being heavy, they are the kind of cookie that feels deliberate even when it comes together on an improvised night. Recipe

Pumpkin and white chocolate chip cookies 

Bake these thick, chewy pumpkin and white chocolate chip cookies using box cake mix for a soft, spiced Thanksgiving treat everyone will love! Recipe

Peanut butter cookies 

Make this peanut butter cookies recipe without eggs for some thick soft melt-in-the-mouth cookies filled with delicious peanut buttery flavor! These cookies delicately crispy on the outside and soft and fudgy on the inside. They also use ONLY 3 ingredients, are ready in less than 30 minutes and are egg-free + dairy-free too! SO good. Recipe

White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Cookies

White chocolate cranberry orange cookies with an orange drizzle are bright, cozy and bakery worthy all at once. Sweet white chocolate, tart red cranberries, and fresh orange come together in a soft, chewy cookie that works any time of the year. The orange drizzle adds just enough extra citrus to take these delicious cookies to the next level. Recipe

Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies

The first cool mornings of pumpkin season always remind me to bake a batch of pumpkin breakfast cookies made with oatmeal. Pumpkin breakfast cookies are soft, chewy and made with real pumpkin, hearty oats and warm spices that make them perfect for pumpkin lovers any time of the year. They are also easy to make ahead and freeze well, so they are ready whenever you need a quick breakfast or snack. Recipe

Apple Pie Cookies

Every fall I get a little carried away with apples, and honestly, I'm not even sorry about it! The minute the weather starts cooling off, I'm baking everything from crisps to cookies, and these Apple Pie Cookies are always at the top of the list. If you love those big, thick, soft Crumbl-style cookies, you're going to love these. They're topped with warm cinnamon apples, a buttery streusel crumble, and a drizzle of caramel glaze, giving you all the flavors of homemade apple pie in one over-the-top cookie. Recipe

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin, so of course I have to eat it in every form I can think of, and that means I need a pumpkin cookie! These Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies are soft and chewy with that delicious bite of white chocolate that’s going to make you say, “I’m only having one,” and then somehow half the plate is gone. This is definitely one of those recipes that will get you through the whole fall season. Recipe

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Who’s ready to dive into fall baking—and who’s still holding on to those last bits of summer? Either way, when you're ready to turn on the oven, this is the cookie you’ll want to start with! These Pumpkin Snickerdoodles are soft, flavorful, and perfectly spiced—everything you crave in a cozy fall dessert. With warm cinnamon sugar on the outside and just the right touch of pumpkin inside, they’re an instant favorite. Keep scrolling for all my best tips to make sure your cookies turn out just right! Recipe

Apple Cider Cookies

Get yourself in an autumnal state of mind by baking a batch of my delectably chewy Apple Cider Cookies.These yummy soft cookies are made with fewer than 10 ingredients, including whole wheat pastry flour for a sneaky boost of fiber—perfect for back to school lunches. Recipe

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Add some sweet n’ spicy nostalgia to your dessert table with my easy recipe for Chewy Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies. These better-for-you treats are packed with whole grains, fruit, and veggies for a well-balanced snack. Better yet, they take just 5 minutes of active prep time and you don’t even need a mixer to make them! Recipe

Cinnamon Cranberry Cookies

Bake these Thanksgiving Cinnamon Cranberry Cookies for a cozy holiday treat! They’re chewy, spiced, and full of sweet and tart cranberry flavor. Recipe 

Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Easy pumpkin cookie recipe for soft cookies that stay impossibly tender for days (because they’re made with oil, not butter!). They are fragrant with pumpkin pie spices and so quick and easy to make. You don’t even need a stand mixer. Recipe

Sourdough Chocolate Cookies

Sweet, chewy sourdough chocolate cookies with crunchy hazelnuts are the perfect treat for all you chocolate lovers out there. You make these cookies with sourdough discard, so it’s a same-day sourdough cookies recipe made with just a few simple ingredients. Recipe

Butterscotch Cookies

The best easy Nestle butterscotch chocolate chip cookies are such a decadent treat for butterscotch lovers! And you can adjust this base butterscotch chocolate chip cookie recipe to make oatmeal butterscotch chocolate chip cookies or peanut butter butterscotch chocolate chip cookies! Truly one of the best recipes for butterscotch chips! Recipe

Soft Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies are soft, spiced pumpkin cookies stuffed with a sweet cream cheese center and optionally rolled in cinnamon sugar. Recipe

Shortbread Cookies

Warm, comforting cinnamon and rich butter create the ideal holiday treat! These cinnamon shortbread cookies are simple to make and delicious. This sweet and buttery dessert is a fun twist on the classic shortbread cookie! Recipe

Marshmallow Cookies

You are going to love these chewy Marshmallow Chocolate Chip Cookies! Buttery and soft chocolate chip cookies are studded with toasted marshmallows for a gooey, sweet, and delicious treat. It really is the perfect cookie! Recipe

Conclusion

And there you have it! 20 cozy cookie recipes to carry you through the season!

The best part about fall baking is how much it fills your home with good smells and good company.

So pick a recipe, put on your favorite sweater, and let the oven do its magic. Bake a batch for a weekend get-together, tuck a few into a lunchbox, or keep a stash all to yourself. No judgment here.

Have a favorite from the list? Leave a comment and tell me which one!