13 Delicious Desserts To Bake This Winter

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pumpkin Biscotti is wonderful with your morning cup of coffee. They are made with real food ingredients and natural sweeteners.

10. Cinnamon Apple Muffins

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

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

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 are a fun treat to share with friends, family, or coworkers. They are made with natural sweeteners and whole grains.

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This originally appeared on The Gracious Pantry.