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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

10. Cinnamon Apple Muffins

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.
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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.

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