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35 Best Fall Bake Sale Treats for School & Church Events

As soon as the weather starts cooling down, bake sale season seems to kick into full swing. Schools, churches, local fairs…there always seems to be another reason to get the oven on.

If you’re stuck for ideas, this list should help. There are loads of different treats to choose from, including cookies, brownies, bars, muffins, fudge, pumpkin bakes, and plenty more. Some take hardly any time to make, while others are worth spending a little longer on.

The hardest part might be deciding what to bake first. I’d happily take home a box with one of everything!

Why You’ll Love These Recipes

There’s something for every kind of sweet tooth. From pumpkin treats and chewy cookie bars to fudgy brownies and creamy fudge, you’ll find plenty of recipes that are guaranteed to be popular.
Perfect for fall bake sales and fundraisers. These recipes are easy to package up, travel well, and look just as good on the table as they taste.
Lots of cozy fall flavors. Pumpkin, cinnamon, maple, pecan, apple, gingerbread, and chocolate all make an appearance, making this collection ideal for the season.
Easy enough for busy days. Most of these recipes come together without a lot of fuss, so you can bake up something delicious even when your schedule is packed.
Great for making ahead. Many of these treats keep well for a couple of days or can be frozen, so you can get ahead before your next school, church, or community bake sale.

Table of Contents

Pumpkin Favorites

1. Pumpkin Hand Pies

With a sweet pumpkin filling tucked inside soft spiced cookie dough, these are made for fall. They look so much more special than an ordinary cookie, making them ideal for a bake sale.

2. Pumpkin Biscoff Truffles

Creamy, spiced, and coated in chocolate, these little bite-sized treats are always one of the first things people reach for. They look lovely boxed up for a bake sale and don’t last long once everyone spots them.

3. Pumpkin Latte Crumble Cookies

These bakery-style cookies are packed with warm fall spices and finished with a buttery crumble topping that makes every bite even better. They’re the sort of treat people spot from across the bake sale table and just have to try!

4. Pumpkin Patch Cake

The chocolate cake, creamy pudding, and Oreo topping make this hard to resist, and the cute decoration is the finishing touch. It looks like you’ve spent hours on it, even though it’s much easier to put together than it seems.

5. Pumpkin Rice Krispie Donuts

These are a fun twist on a classic treat and always seem to disappear quickly. They’re easy to package up, look great on a bake sale table, and are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face.

6. Pumpkin Muffins with Streusel Topping

Soft, fluffy, and topped with a buttery crumble, these are just the thing for anyone who loves a good homemade bake. Pop them into paper liners and they’ll look right at home on any fall bake sale table.

7. S’mores Pumpkin Bars

The browned butter gives these bars so much flavor, while the marshmallows and chocolate make every bite nice and gooey. They’re the kind of homemade bake that always catches people’s attention.

Cookies Everyone Will Grab

8. Biscoff Cookies with Chocolate Chips

The chocolate chips and Biscoff work so well together, giving these cookies plenty of rich, caramel flavor. They’re easy to stack, package up, and always look good on a bake sale table.

9. Copycat Levain Chocolate Chip Cookies

Thick, chunky, and packed with chocolate, these are the sort of cookies that feel like they’ve come straight from a bakery. One is usually enough to satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth, which makes them great for selling individually at a bake sale.

10. Crumbl Copycat Cinnamon Swirl Cookies

Soft, buttery, and full of cinnamon, these cookies have all the flavors you’d expect from a cozy fall bake. They look lovely boxed up on their own and make a nice change from the usual chocolate chip options.

11. Ginger Maple Glazed Cookies

Warm ginger and sweet maple make such a good combination, especially once the weather starts to cool down. These have an old-fashioned feel to them and are just the sort of homemade bake people love to spot at a fall bake sale.

Brownies & Bars

12. Biscoff Brownies

Rich chocolate and creamy Biscoff is a combination that’s hard to beat. Cut them into generous squares and they’ll make a tempting addition to any fall bake sale table.

13. Brookies

These are rich, chocolatey, and a little different from the usual traybakes. They’re ideal for cutting into generous squares to sell at a fall bake sale.

14. Butterfinger Cookie Bars

These bars are packed with crunchy Butterfinger pieces, giving every bite plenty of chocolate and peanut butter flavor. They’re easy to cut into neat squares and hold together well, making them a good choice for a bake sale.

15. Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Cake Mix

Using cake mix keeps these bars quick and easy to make without sacrificing that soft, chewy texture. They’re ideal when you need to bake for a crowd and still want something that looks homemade.

16. Chai Blondies

The chai spices give these blondies a warm, comforting flavor that’s just right for fall. They cut neatly into squares, making them easy to package up for school, church, or community bake sales.

17. Cheesecake Brownies

The creamy cheesecake swirls look lovely against the rich chocolate, so these always stand out once they’re sliced up. They’re easy to portion into squares and hold their shape well for packing and selling.

18. Chocolate Cherry Brownies

The cherries add a lovely burst of sweetness that goes so well with the rich chocolate. Cut into squares, these make a nice change from the usual brownie recipes you’ll often see at a bake sale. I think these look stunning!

19. M&M Cookie Bars

The colorful M&M’s make these bars stand out straight away, especially if there are lots of kids at the bake sale. They’re soft, chewy, and easy to cut into neat squares ready for packing up.

20. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Banana Bars

These bars are soft, chewy, and packed with peanut butter and banana. They cut neatly into squares and are easy to wrap up ready for a bake sale.

21. Pecan Pie Bars

These are much less fiddly to serve than a whole pie and just as easy to eat on the go. The pecan topping gives every square plenty of crunch without making a mess.

Fudge & No-Bake Treats

22. Banana Pudding Fudge

This is one of those recipes that’s a bit different from the usual chocolate fudge. Cut into small squares and packaged in little bags or boxes, it’s a lovely addition to any fall bake sale.

23. Cookies and Cream Fudge

The chocolate cookie pieces give every square a bit of crunch and plenty of flavor. This is easy to make ahead, then cut into small pieces ready for your bake sale.

Servings: 24

Ingredients:

3 cups white chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
18 Oreo cookies, roughly crushed

Instructions:

Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, making sure there’s enough overhang on the sides to lift the fudge out later.
Add the white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter to a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring often, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and crushed cookies until evenly combined.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it into an even layer.
Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the fudge is completely set.
Once firm, lift the fudge out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.

24. Hot Chocolate Fudge

The hot chocolate flavor, marshmallows, and peppermint make this feel just right for the colder months. Cut it into small squares and it’ll go a long way at a fall bake sale.

25. Maple Bacon Fudge

The sweet maple and salty bacon work surprisingly well together in this rich fudge. Cut it into small squares and it’s something a bit different to add to the usual bake sale lineup.

26. Mocha Almond Fudge

The coffee, chocolate, and almonds give this fudge plenty of flavor without needing lots of ingredients. It’s easy to make ahead, then cut into small squares when you’re ready for your bake sale.

Ingredients:

3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons butter
1–2 teaspoons espresso powder (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup toasted sliced or chopped almonds, plus extra for sprinkling on top

Instructions:

Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides to lift the fudge out later.
Add the semisweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and espresso powder to a medium saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring often, until everything is melted and smooth.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and 1 cup of the almonds until evenly combined.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, then sprinkle a little extra almonds over the top.
Refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the fudge is completely set.
Lift the fudge out using the parchment overhang and cut into squares.

27. Pecan Pie Fudge

This has all the flavors you’d expect from a slice of pecan pie but in an easy-to-cut fudge. Make it the day before, then slice it into small squares ready for your bake sale.

28. Ritz Crack Candy

The buttery toffee soaks into the crackers as it bakes, giving every piece plenty of crunch. You don’t even need to slice this one. Just let it set, break it up, and it’s ready to go.

29. Reese’s Muddy Buddies

There’s no baking needed for this one, so it’s handy when you’re short on time. The mix of chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy cereal makes it easy to scoop into little bags ready for a bake sale.

30. S’mores Caramel Clusters

The caramel holds everything together, while the chocolate, marshmallows, and graham cereal bring all those classic s’mores flavors. These are easy to make ahead and don’t need cutting into portions before your bake sale.

Bite-Sized Treats

31. Carrot Cake Truffles

Soft cake and cream cheese are rolled into bite-sized treats, then coated in white chocolate for an extra-special finish. They’re easy to pop into little paper cases, making them ideal for a fall bake sale.

32. Snickerdoodle Truffles

The cinnamon coating gives these little treats plenty of flavor, while the soft middle keeps every bite nice and rich. They’re small enough to package a few together, which works really well for bake sales.

33. Decorated Red Apple Oreos

These are such a fun one to make for a school or fall-themed bake sale. They don’t take up much space on the table, but the bright red coating makes them easy to spot.

Muffins & Pastries

34. Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastries

The flaky pastry, sweet blueberries, and creamy filling come together so well in these little bakes. They look lovely tucked into paper liners and are easy to pick up and enjoy without any fuss.

35. Cranberry Orange Muffins

Fresh cranberries and orange are always a good combination, especially in the fall. The drizzle of orange glaze finishes these off without adding any extra fuss.

There are plenty of tasty ideas here, so hopefully you’ve found a few you’d like to bake. Pick your favorites, get everything wrapped up, and you’ll have a bake sale table that’s full of homemade treats people will be excited to take home.

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