3 Easy Fall Baking Recipes you can do with the kids

Fall Baking Fun: Easy Recipes Even a Kid Can Master!

Ah, baking—a magical escape from the daily grind of the 9-5 hustle. There’s something deeply satisfying about whisking up a storm, like a cute little 1950s homemaker, minus the pearls and heels. Let’s be real: cooking is great and all, but baking? It’s a whole other world. Sure, baking is more science than art, but that’s why I love it! It lets me show my family they matter in the most delicious way possible. Plus, it’s my way of adding a dash of love to our lives, one flour-covered countertop at a time.

These fall recipes are so simple, even your little sous chefs can join in! Let’s dive into three easy-peasy, super yummy recipes that’ll fill your kitchen with the warm, spicy scents of fall—and fill your heart with all the cozy vibes. 🍂🍁

1. Mini Pumpkin Spice Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients:

- 1 cup pumpkin puree

- 1/2 cup sugar

- 1/2 cup brown sugar

- 1/3 cup vegetable oil

- 2 large eggs

- 1 cup flour

- 1 tsp baking powder

- 1/2 tsp baking soda

- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

- A pinch of salt

- Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.

3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.

6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.

7. Have the kids help spread a dollop of cream cheese frosting on each muffin. Decorate with cinnamon sprinkles for an extra touch!

Zesty Note: Every bite of these muffins is like a hug for your soul. It’s also the closest I get to feeling like I’ve got my life together, at least until someone spills the frosting. 😉

2. Apple Pie Crescents with Caramel Drizzle

Ingredients:

- 1 can of crescent roll dough

- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

- 1/4 cup brown sugar

- 1 tsp cinnamon

- 2 tbsp melted butter

- Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Roll out the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles.

3. Mix the apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.

4. Place a few apple slices on the wide end of each triangle, then roll them up like little croissants.

5. Place them on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden and flaky.

6. Drizzle with caramel sauce while they’re still warm for that extra gooey goodness!

Zesty Note: I may not have the time to make an entire apple pie from scratch (who does these days?), but these crescent rolls give you all the flavor with half the effort. Plus, the kids get to feel like they’re working some serious pastry magic. 🧙‍♂️✨

3. Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Ingredients:

- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough

- 1/4 cup melted butter

- 1/2 cup sugar

- 1 tbsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cut each biscuit into quarters and roll them into little balls—this is where the kiddos shine! They can roll them to their heart’s content.

3. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.

4. While still warm, dip each donut hole in melted butter and roll it in the cinnamon sugar mix. Try not to eat them all before the rest of the family gets a chance!

Zesty Note:These are dangerously easy to make—and eat. One minute they’re on the tray, the next they’re gone. But hey, at least my family knows that when I’m not hustling at work, I’m hustling in the kitchen, sprinkling sweetness into their lives!

There you have it—three fall baking recipes that are fun, simple, and perfect for some quality kitchen time with the kiddos. Remember, baking is just love made visible... and edible! So, pop on a retro apron, crank up the tunes, and let’s bake some joy into our homes. 🍋💛