Pumpkin bars, spice-filled brownies and all the seasonal flavors you could want! Check out our favorite fall dessert bars.
25 Brownies, Blondies and Bars to Bake This Fall
Updated on Oct. 05, 2024
Pumpkin and Walnut Squares
The buttery crust and crumb topping plus the creamy pumpkin filling make this a popular dessert at potlucks. Try it with whipped cream, ice cream or all by its yummy self. This is the pumpkin walnut recipe to end all recipes. —Ruth Beller, Sun City, California
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2/25
Pecan Pumpkin Dessert
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I always make this treat for Thanksgiving. A friend gave me the recipe, and I've since shared it with many others. —Sue Williams, Mount Holly, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 568 calories, 33g fat (17g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 396mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
3/25
Chocolate Salted Caramel Bars
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
After over 20 years of making this shortbread, I’ve finally found the perfect pairing—salted caramel and dark chocolate. So I layered them with my favorite shortbread crust. —Lisa Glenn, Sarasota, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 334 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
4/25
Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
Total Time
35 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This dessert is super easy to pull together and the flavorful results will win you nothing but rave reviews. — Aimee Ransom, Hoschton, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 139 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
5/25
Easy Pecan Pie Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm always searching for fast and easy recipes to take to the teachers lounge. The staff goes nuts for these shortcut pecan pie bars. —Kathro Yoder, Defiance, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 223 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
6/25
Cranberry Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You can make Starbucks cranberry bliss bars any time you please with this copycat recipe. It makes an entire pan of bars that taste just like the real deal. —Jennifer Blakely, Visalia, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 triangle: 89 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
7/25
Peanut Butter Brownies
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I have two sons, and I sent these peanut butter brownies to them regularly when they were in college. They told me that they used to hide a few from their roommates just to make sure there would be some left! —Patsy Burgin, Lebanon, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 141 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
8/25
Rustic Nut Bars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My friends love crunching into the crust—so much like shortbread—and the wildly nutty topping of these chewy, gooey bars. —Barbara Driscoll, West Allis, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 199 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
9/25
Two-Tone Caramel Brownies
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
40 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me a recipe for chocolate caramel brownies, and I had a recipe for yellow cake mix bars. I wondered what they would taste like together, so I tried it. I've been making them ever since! —Staci Mergenthal, Verdi, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 272 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
10/25
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 bars
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe caught my eye and was extremely popular at the annual Christmas party sponsored by our Extension Homemakers. It’s a great dessert for fall.
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 228 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
11/25
Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid proved even better with caramel, always a favorite ingredient. —Niki Plourde, Gardner, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 197 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
12/25
Pecan Pie Brownies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 brownies
From the Recipe Creator:
Chopped pecans top these chewy, chocolaty brownies for an irresistible dessert. The nutty pie topping uses butter, corn syrup and eggs to create a gooey texture that ties this treat together. —Molly Allen, Hood River, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 476 calories, 33g fat (5g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
13/25
Cranberry Bog Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Sweet and chewy, these fun bars combine the flavors of oats, cranberries, brown sugar and pecans. I like to sprinkle the squares with confectioners’ sugar before serving. —Sally Wakefield, Gans, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 239 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
14/25
Cinnamon Nut Bars
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Classic bar meets good-for-you ingredients in this updated recipe. If you have the patience, after the bars are cool, store them in a tin for a day to allow the flavors to meld...I think they taste even better the next day.— Heidi Lindsey, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 142 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
15/25
Pumpkin Brownies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Chocolate and pumpkin pair up to make a family-favorite fall dessert. These pumpkin brownies are fantastic for parties and picnics. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 189 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
16/25
Cinnamon Pecan Bars
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a special education teacher and we bake these bars in my life skills class. It 's an easy recipe that my special-needs students have fun preparing. —Jennifer Peters, Adams Center, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 185 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
17/25
Pumpkin Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are the ultimate fall treat. But my family likes them so much, they ask me to make them all year long! —Brenda Keller, Andalusia, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 275 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
18/25
Cardamom Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Fans of cheesecake will love these bite-sized desserts. Crunchy and smooth, they're perfect for the holidays—or any other time.—Judi Oudekerk, Buffalo, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 232 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
19/25
Cranberry Date Bars
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Rich and fruity, these bars let you enjoy cranberries year-round. I've made batches for all kinds of church and social events.
-Bonnie Nieter, Warsaw, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 339 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
20/25
Easy Mexican Brownies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I was hosting a fun Mexican-themed cocktail party and needed a quick dessert. Dressing up an ordinary boxed brownie mix made life easy and delicious! —Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 173 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
21/25
Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Chip Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I make these, the kitchen smells like Christmas. Cinnamon chips add fabulous flavor to the bars, and the maple glaze fancies them up a bit. —Lyndi Pilch, Springfield, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 254 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
22/25
Chocolate-Hazelnut Magic Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 bars
From the Recipe Creator:
This hazelnut bar recipe puts a Nutella spin on the classic magic bar! Drizzle melted Nutella spread on top for extra flair. —James Schend, Dairy Freed
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 305 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 138mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
23/25
Chocolate Maple Bars
Total Time
45 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family runs a maple syrup operation, and I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate maple syrup into my cooking and baking. These bars are delicious! —Cathy Schumacher, Alto, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 143 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
24/25
Chewy Salted Peanut Bars
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My rich bars are studded with the all-American peanut. I like to think famed peanut farmer Jimmy Carter would approve. —Ann Marie Heinz, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 239 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
25/25
Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something that was easy to eat but would also give them energy. The kids loved them from the very first time I brought them. Now I bring them to every team event. —Sarah Riviere, Prescott, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 211 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
