13 Delicious Desserts To Bake This Winter
I don’t know about you, but a cold winter day is the perfect excuse to cozy up by the fire with a delicious treat. Baked goods are such a comforting treat, and they are more enjoyable with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Whether you’re looking for something to serve at a holiday gathering or something indulgent to enjoy on your own, these thirteen desserts will be the highlight of your winter.
1. Coffee Cake
![Cut coffee cake in the baking pan.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/coffee-cake-recipe-1-1024x576.jpg)
If you love having coffee with desserts, then this Coffee Cake is perfect for a nice winter treat. It’s a fluffy, moist cake with a crumbly streusel topping and a sweet vanilla glaze that will make you want to eat the entire thing.
2. Homemade Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
![Several Homemade Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies spread out on a cutting board.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/peanut-butter-swirl-brownies-recipe-1-1024x576.jpg)
Peanut butter and chocolate is one of the most popular combos, which is why this homemade peanut butter swirl brownie recipe is so amazing.
3. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
![A stack of oatmeal peanut butter cookies.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/oatmeal-peanut-butter-cookies-1024x576.png)
Is there anything as good as a warm cookie out of the oven? Especially when they have oatmeal in them. These Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies totally hit the spot.
4. Healthy Brownies
![Cut brownies on a wood cutting board.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/healthy-brownies-1-1024x576.jpg)
Healthy Brownies don’t sound particularly tasty, but you’d be hard-pressed to figure out what’s so darn healthy about these. They taste like regular brownies.
5. Spiced Apple Bundt Cake
![A Spiced Apple Bundt Cake with glaze sitting on a wire cooling rack.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/spiced-apple-bundt-cake-recipe-h-1--1024x576.jpg)
This gluten-free Spiced Apple Bundt Cake is a bit more crumbly than its gluten-filled counterpart, but it’s every bit as delicious and packed with autumn flavors.
6. Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cake
![A slice of Pressure Cooker Pumpkin Spice Cake on a white plate.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/instant-pot-pumpkin-spice-cake-recipe-1-1024x576.jpg)
Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Cake is a great way to make a small cake for one or two people and enjoy the flavors of autumn.
7. Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake
![A piece of Pumpkin Cheesecake, partially eaten, on a white plate with a spoon.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pumpkin-cheesecake-1-1024x576.jpg)
If you like pumpkin cheesecake, give this Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake a try. It’s decadent and delicious and great with coffee or tea.
8. Waffle Iron Cookies
![An overhead view of three waffle iron cookies on a white, rectangular platter.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/waffle-iron-spice-cookies--1024x576.jpg)
If you need a dippable treat, these Waffle Iron Cookies are it. They have all that wonderful holiday spice in them that is perfect for autumn and beyond.
9. Pumpkin Biscotti
![Gluten-Free Pumpkin Biscotti laying on a wooden surface next to a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pumpkin-biscotti-recipe-1-1024x576.jpg)
Pumpkin Biscotti is wonderful with your morning cup of coffee. They are made with real food ingredients and natural sweeteners.
10. Cinnamon Apple Muffins
![An overhead view looking down on some cinnamon apple muffins and some apples on a white surface.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cinnamon-apple-muffins-recipe-v-4-1-1024x576.jpg)
Apples are a quintessential part of autumn, and these Cinnamon Apple Muffins are a great way to start the fall season.
11. Butternut Squash Muffins
![A side view of a stack of Butternut Squash Muffins on a cutting board.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/butternut-squash-muffins-recipe-1-1024x576.jpg)
One of the highlights of fall is butternut squash. These Butternut Squash Muffins celebrate this delicious winter squash in the best way possible.
12. Banana Muffins
![A banana muffin in a yellow muffin liner.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/banana-muffins-1024x576.png)
Banana Muffins, while great any time of year, are particularly delicious in the fall. There is just something about homemade banana nut muffins (nuts optional).
13. Pumpkin Cupcakes
![Pumpkin Cupcakes on a white plate.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pumpkin-cupcakes-1-1024x576.jpg)
Pumpkin Cupcakes are a fun treat to share with friends, family, or coworkers. They are made with natural sweeteners and whole grains.
9 Overripe Banana Recipes That Are Healthy
![A wood tray holds two bunches of bananas with a few brown spots on them.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bananas--1024x576.jpg)
Have ripe bananas lying around? Use them up before they go bad with one of these recipes that use ripe bananas.
17 Clean Eating Fat Bomb Recipes
![A pile of peanut butter fat bombs lay on a wood surface.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/peanut-butter-fat-bombs-1024x576.png)
Trying to work a little more healthy fats into your sweet treats? These fat bombs deliver healthy fats while giving you a little something sweet to enjoy.
5 N’ice Cream Recipes You Have To Try
![A small white bowl sits filled with strawberry n'ice cream. A used wooden spoon sits in front of the bowl.](https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/strawberry-nice-cream-1-1024x576.png)
N’ice cream is a fantastically refreshing dessert option. Made with 100% fruit, you never have to feel guilty about enjoying this treat.
This originally appeared on The Gracious Pantry.