21 Creative Fall Treats for Kids to Make
Fall is the perfect season to slow down and enjoy baking with the kids. Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend activity, an after-school project, or treats to make for a fall party, this collection has plenty of easy recipes to choose from. From festive cookies and cupcakes to sweet snacks and simple desserts, these fall treats are fun to make and even better to share with family and friends.
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This roundup is filled with fun fall treats like cute turkey cookies, creamy pumpkin truffles, candy-covered pretzels, and easy no-bake Rice Krispies treats. Many of these recipes are kid-friendly, so little helpers can join in the kitchen and make sweet memories while baking together.
Check out this list of fall themed treats and desserts!
Apple Slice Cookies
Apple Slice Cookies are one of the easiest treats in this collection. Fresh apple slices are topped with sweet spreads, chocolate, sprinkles, and other fun toppings, creating a healthier dessert kids can personalize themselves.
Soft Snickerdoodle Truffles
Soft Snickerdoodle Truffles combine warm cinnamon flavors with a creamy center for a cozy fall dessert. They’re a great addition to cookie trays and make wonderful homemade gifts.
Your kids will surely love this Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups, easy-to-make treats feature a sweet cream cheese filling and chocolate mousse pudding sandwiched between layers of crushed Oreos.
Chocolate-Dipped Pecan Pie Balls
If you love pecan pie, these chocolate-dipped bites deliver those familiar flavors in a small, easy-to-serve dessert. They’re rich enough for holiday gatherings while still being simple to prepare.
This harvest puppy chow is so easy to make, add this on your list too!
Nutter Butter Owl Cookies
These owl cookies are another fun no-bake idea that comes together quickly. They’re cute, easy to customize, and perfect for both Halloween and Thanksgiving dessert tables.
Nutter Butter Scarecrow Cookies
Turn simple Nutter Butter cookies into adorable scarecrows with candy melts and colorful decorations. These cheerful cookies fit right in at any fall celebration.
Turkey Leg Rice Krispies Treats
These playful Rice Krispies Treats are shaped to look like turkey legs, making them a fun conversation starter for Thanksgiving dinner or school events. Kids especially enjoy helping shape and decorate them.
Sweet Candy Corn Oreo Truffles
Candy Corn Oreo Truffles are creamy, colorful, and fun to serve throughout the fall season. Their bright candy corn colors make them stand out on any dessert platter.
Crunchy Pecan Rolo Pretzels
These bite-sized treats combine pretzels, chocolate caramel candies, and crunchy pecans for a delicious sweet-and-salty snack. They’re always one of the first treats to disappear at fall parties.
Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites
Caramel Apple Pretzel Bites combine sweet caramel, crunchy pretzels, and apple flavors into one easy snack. They’re perfect when you want something simple without spending hours in the kitchen.
Cute Turkey Chocolate Bars
These decorated chocolate bars couldn’t be easier to put together. Wrapped and decorated to look like turkeys, they make wonderful classroom treats, party favors, or Thanksgiving place settings.
Turkey Sugar Cookies
Turkey Sugar Cookies are a fun baking project for the whole family. Decorate each cookie with colorful frosting and candies to create unique little turkeys everyone will enjoy making.
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
These Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles have a rich chocolate coating with a creamy pumpkin filling inside. They’re an easy make-ahead dessert that’s perfect for Thanksgiving or fall entertaining.
Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispies
If you love pumpkin pie flavors but want something easy, these Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispies are a great choice. They combine the soft, chewy texture of marshmallow treats with warm fall spices.
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
Crunchy pretzels coated in chocolate make a simple fall snack everyone enjoys. They’re perfect for parties, gift bags, or afternoon treats.
Cute Chocolate Oreo Turkeys
These Oreo Turkey Cookies are almost too cute to eat. Chocolate sandwich cookies, candy melts, and colorful candies create festive little turkeys that look great on any fall dessert table.
Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies
Nutter Butter Turkey Cookies are easy to assemble and require very little baking. Peanut butter cookies become adorable turkeys with candy decorations, making this an excellent activity for younger kids.
Candy Corn Rice Krispies
These Candy Corn Rice Krispies are a fun twist on the classic marshmallow treat. Colored to look like candy corn, they’re a cheerful dessert for Halloween and Thanksgiving celebrations alike.
Thanksgiving Rolo Pretzel Turkey Treats
Sweet and salty always make a great pair, and these Rolo Pretzel Turkey Treats are no exception. Pretzels, caramel candy, chocolate, and candy eyes turn into cute little turkeys that kids love helping decorate.
Mini Pumpkin Fudge Truffles
These Mini Pumpkin Fudge Truffles are rich, creamy, and full of pumpkin flavor. Their small size makes them easy to serve at parties, and they’re a fun no-fuss dessert for fall gatherings or holiday cookie trays.
Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat Cookies
These Pilgrim Hat Cookies are a classic Thanksgiving dessert that’s always fun to make. Mini peanut butter cups, chocolate cookies, and colorful frosting come together to create an adorable treat that’s perfect for kids. They’re great for classroom parties or your Thanksgiving dessert table.
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