Autumn is a magical time when the world turns shades of yellow and orange, leaves fall, the air cools, and everything feels cozier. Thereβs nothing better than a warm cup of tea on a day off, right? Well, maybe some sweet treats to go with it! Weβve put together a list of our favorite autumn desserts that youβll want to make again once you try them.
1. Sweet Pumpkin Delights
COMPONENTS:
π100 g Oatmeal
π 150 ml milk
π 2 peeled apples
π 20 g butter
π 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence
π 2 large eggs
π« cocoa treat
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Recipe: Preheat the oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F). In a bowl, combine the oatmeal and milk, allowing it to soak for 5β10 minutes until the oats soften. Stir in the grated apples, melted butter, vanilla extract, and eggs, mixing well to form a smooth batter. Add a few drops of orange food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
Lightly grease the silicone molds and fill them with the batter, ensuring each cavity is filled evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20β25 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden. Let them cool in the molds before carefully removing them. Once fully cooled, drizzle with melted chocolate for a finishing touch.
Hereβs an alternative version: **Recipe 2: Banana Bread**
COMPONENTS:
π3 fully ripe bananas, mashed
π1 cup of peanut butter
π 2 eggs
π 1 tablespoon baking powder
π« diced chocolate
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Recipe: Start by preheating your oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F) to ensure itβs ready for baking. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly until you achieve a smooth, well-blended consistency. Once the mixture is ready, carefully pour it into a greased or lined loaf tin, or use a silicone mold if you prefer.
For an extra touch of sweetness, sprinkle chocolate chips or chunks of chopped chocolate evenly over the top. Place the tin in the oven and bake for 50β55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating itβs fully cooked. Allow the loaf to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your delicious creation!
Recipe 3: Sweet Sugar Cookies Ingredients: - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 1/2 cups white sugar - 1 egg - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 3-4 tablespoons of milk - 1/4 teaspoon salt - Optional: colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C). 2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. 3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. 4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, blending until fully combined. If the dough is too dry, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. 6. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand. 7. If desired, sprinkle colored sugar or sprinkles on top of each cookie for added decoration. 8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious sugar cookies!
COMPONENTS:
π 1 egg
π 200 g butter
π 200 g sugar
π 500 g flour
π pure vanilla essence
FOR THE FROSTING:
π 200 g flour sugar
π 1 egg white
π edible dye
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Recipe: Cream the softened butter with the egg and sugar until smooth, then gradually mix in the flour. Add the vanilla extract for flavor and knead the dough until itβs very soft but not crumbly. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour. Roll out the dough into a thin layer, cut out your desired shapes, and bake in a preheated oven at 200-220Β°C (390-430Β°F) for 7β8 minutes, or until lightly golden.
For the glaze, whisk the egg white until frothy, then gradually add the sugar, mixing until smooth. Divide the glaze into separate bowls and add food coloring to each, as desired, for decorating. Once youβve decorated the cookies, let them rest until the glaze is fully set and dry.
Recipe 4: Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients: - 4 cups all-purpose flour - 1 cup milk, warmed - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted - 2 large eggs - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1 tsp salt - 1 cup brown sugar, packed - 2 tbsp ground cinnamon - Additional melted butter for brushing For the icing: - 1 cup powdered sugar - 2-3 tbsp milk - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: 1. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy. 2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. 3. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and the yeast mixture. 4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. 5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size. 6. Once risen, roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 16x12 inches). Brush with melted butter. 7. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the dough. 8. Roll the dough tightly from the long side and cut into 12 equal pieces. 9. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes. 10. Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. 11. While the rolls are baking, prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. 12. Once the rolls are done, drizzle the icing over them while they are still warm. Enjoy! These cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of the day!
COMPONENTS:
π 100 ml milk
π 1 egg
π 3 tablespoons of oil
π 3 tablespoons of sugar
π 300 g wheat flour
π 1 bag of dry yeast
π 60 g brown sugar
π 50 g butter
π 5 g cinnamon
FOR THE GARNISH:
π 100 grams of white chocolate
π 100ml of sweet cream
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Recipe: Knead the ingredients into a soft dough and let it rise until doubled in size. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread with softened butter, and sprinkle evenly with sugar and cinnamon. Cut the dough into strips and roll each strip separately. Place the rolls on a baking tray, cover them, and let them rise again for about 15β20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F). Bake the rolls for around 20 minutes, or until golden brown. For the topping, drizzle with sweet cream and melted white chocolate, or mix sour cream with sugar and spread over the warm rolls.
Recipe 5: Pumpkin Bread Ingredients: - 1 ΒΎ cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking soda - Β½ teaspoon baking powder - Β½ teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - Β½ teaspoon ground nutmeg - Β½ teaspoon ground ginger - 1 cup canned pumpkin puree - 1 cup granulated sugar - Β½ cup vegetable oil - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Optional: Β½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. 2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. 3. In a separate large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts. 5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. 6. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin bread!
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π 15g olive oil
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Recipe: Peel, dice, and cook the pumpkin until soft, then let it cool and mash into a smooth paste. Add yeast, salt, olive oil, and whole wheat flour, mixing well to dissolve everything. Add white flour, knead into a dough, and aim for a dough temperature of around 26Β°C (79Β°F) for best results. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, then fold and refrigerate again for 18β24 hours.
Pre-shape the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes. Arrange moist strings in a cross pattern on baking paper, spacing them evenly. Shape the loaf and place it in the center of the strings, cover it, and let it proof for 1.5 hours. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180Β°C (355Β°F) with a fan or 200Β°C without.
Once proofed, brush the loaf with egg wash twice, allowing it to dry between coats. Gently tie the strings around it, leaving room for expansion, and bake in a covered pan for 25 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes to finish the crust. Let it cool before enjoying!
Recipes 6. Decorative Swiss Roll
INGREDIENTS FOR THE PATTERN:
π 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
π 3 large egg whites
π 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
π Two-thirds of a cup of flour
π gel-based food coloring
FOR THE CAKE:
π 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour
π 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
π 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
π 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
π 1/2 teaspoon of salt
π 1 cup granulated sugar
π 2 tbsp brown sugar
π 3 large eggs
π Two-thirds of a cup of pumpkin purΓ©e
π 1 tsp vanilla extract
π confectioner's sugar
FOR THE FILLING:
π1/2 cup of unsalted butter
π1 1/2 cups of confectioners' sugar
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π 1/4 cup of a mixture of milk and cream
π 1/2 cup of cream cheese
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Recipe: Start by preparing a pattern batter. Mix ingredients until smooth, then divide it into four bowls, adding food coloring for each color. Transfer each color into a piping bag and trace your design onto a parchment-lined pan, freezing it to set.
Next, make the pumpkin cake batter by whisking flour, baking soda, spices, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light, then add pumpkin and vanilla. Combine both mixtures and pour over the frozen design on the baking sheet, smoothing it out. Bake until set, then quickly flip the cake out, removing the parchment to reveal the design. While still warm, roll it with a sugared towel to avoid cracking.
Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating butter, sugar, and salt until fluffy, then gradually add cream and cream cheese until smooth. Once the cake is cool, unroll it, spread the filling evenly, and carefully reroll. Wrap and chill before serving.
Recipe 7: Peach Cookies Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 large egg - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced - Optional: powdered sugar for dusting Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. 6. Gently fold in the diced peaches, being careful not to overmix. 7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. 9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. 10. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your delicious peach cookies!
INGREDIENTS:
π 1 and 2/3 cups of all-purpose flour
π 1 and a half teaspoons of baking powder
π 1/4 tsp of salt
π 1/2 cup of softened butter
π 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
π 1 egg
π 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
π 3 Tablespoons sour cream
π Lemon zest from 1 lemon
FOR THE FILLING:
π 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts or almonds
π 1/2 cup of peach preserves
π Set aside cookie fragments
REGARDING THE DECORATIONS:
π 2/3 cup peach-flavored liqueur, split into portions
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Crimson food dye
π Yellow food dye
π Granulated sugar
π Verdant foliage
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Recipe: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter with sugar and lemon zest until smooth, then add egg, vanilla, and sour cream, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until a dough forms, being careful not to overmix. Scoop out tablespoon-sized dough balls, shape, flatten, and bake for 12β14 minutes until slightly browned. Cool completely and scoop out the centers for filling.
For the filling, in a food processor, blend the cookie centers with ground nuts and peach jam until it forms a paste. Place the filling in a piping bag and fill the hollowed cookie centers, then match them together to form sandwiches. For decoration, dip each filled cookie half in yellow-colored juice and the other half in red juice. Let any excess liquid drain, then roll each cookie in sugar. For a final touch, add a small green leaf decoration if desired.
Recipe 8: Pumpkin Brigadeiros Ingredients: - 1 cup pumpkin puree - 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Pinch of salt - Granulated sugar or crushed nuts for rolling Instructions: 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. 2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, until the mixture thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pan (about 10-15 minutes). 3. Once thickened, remove from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes. 4. Grease your hands with butter, then scoop small portions of the mixture to roll into balls. 5. Roll each ball in granulated sugar or crushed nuts for a delightful finish. 6. Place the brigadeiros on a plate and let them set for about 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy this festive treat!
INGREDIENTS:
π1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk (396 grams)
π1/4 cup of pumpkin puree
π 1 tbsp unsalted butter
FOR THE ROLLING:
π 1/2 cup of white sugar
π 20 mini chocolate chips
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Recipe: In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin purΓ©e, and butter, stirring constantly over medium heat until it gently boils and thickens, about 15 minutes.
When a spatula runs through the mixture takes a few seconds to come together, transfer it to a plate and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour. With buttered hands, roll small amounts into balls, make grooves with a toothpick for a pumpkin shape, and top each with a mini chocolate βstem.β
Recipe 9: Pumpkin White Chocolate Blondies Ingredients: - 1 cup pumpkin puree - 1 cup brown sugar - 1/2 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish. 2. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. 3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until smooth. 4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. 6. Fold in the white chocolate chips. 7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. 8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 9. Allow the blondies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin white chocolate blondies!
COMPONENTS:
π 3/4 cup of unsalted butter
π 50 grams of white chocolate
π 1 cup dark brown sugar
π 2 egg yolks
π 2 tsp vanilla
π 3/4 cup of pure pumpkin puree
π 1 tbsp of pumpkin spice
π 1 1/2 cups AP flour
π 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
π 1 tsp kosher salt
π 150 grams of white chocolate morsels
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π Pinch of salt
π Splash of lemon juice
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π 50 grams of brown sugar
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Recipe: Brown 3/4 cup of butter over medium heat, watching for browned bits to appear, then let it cool. Mix in white chocolate. In a separate bowl, whisk brown sugar and egg yolks until pale, add vanilla, and pumpkin purΓ©e, and combine with the butter mixture. Sift in dry ingredients, fold until just mixed, and add white chocolate chips.
Pour into a lined 8Γ8 pan and bake at 350Β°F for 28β32 minutes. Check with a toothpick, it should have crumbs, but no wet batter. Add the cream cheese filling on top and decorate as you wish.
Recipe 10: Lemon Meringue Macarons
COMPONENTS:
π 205g icing sugar
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π 144g egg whites (at room temperature!)
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π 60ml water
π edible dye paste/gel
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Recipe: Start by wiping equipment with vinegar to remove grease, line your baking sheets, and measure ingredients. Blend icing sugar and almonds, sift to remove large pieces, then mix in 72 g of egg whites until you get a paste, adding food coloring if desired. For the meringue, heat sugar syrup to 118Β°C and whip egg whites until frothy before slowly adding the syrup and whipping to a glossy finish. Gently fold the meringue into the almond paste until the mix ribbons, then pipe onto baking sheets, tap to remove bubbles, and let them sit until dry to the touch. Bake for 12 minutes, let cool,
For the lemon curd filling, set up a double boiler with simmering water in the bottom pot. In the top pot, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, lemon zest, juice, and salt, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, whisk in butter, and pour into a jar. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent the skin from forming. After everything is ready, pair similar-sized shells, add the filling, and press together.
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