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Bake Once, Celebrate Twice

 September 4, 2025 3 Minute Read
 MyMagazine Staff
Fall Recipes
Halloween Party Ideas
Entertaining Ideas
Fresh Food Inspiration

As the weather gets cooler, there’s nothing like baking something delicious to warm up your kitchen and your spirits. We’re sharing fun recipes that celebrate tasty autumn flavors, with Halloween twists that anyone can pull off — whether you’re a baking pro or just starting out.

These treats work for everything from everyday snacks to lunch surprises to Halloween party spreads. So grab your mixing bowl and let’s get baking!

Snickerdoodle cookies decorated like spiders

Spider-doodles

Add a mini peanut butter cup, chocolate legs and candy eyes to Brown Butter Snickerdoodles
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bagel sandwich with toppings made to look like a monster

Bagel Monster Sandwiches

Stack sliced bagels with fresh lettuce, your favorite deli meats, tomato slices and cheese slices cut into pointy teeth. And don’t forget a pickle tongue! Create eyes by threading fresh mozzarella balls and black olives onto toothpicks and securing to top of sandwich. Try this easy No-knead Cottage Cheese Bagels recipe to make them at home.
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Cinnamon rolls that look like a mummy.

Cinnamon Roll Mummy Rolls

Transfer icing to piping bag fitted with basket weave tip with flat edge. Pipe icing over cooled rolls to resemble mummy bandages, then add candy eyes to each roll while icing is still soft.
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Caramel Apple Oat Streusel Muffins with caramel drizzle on top

Caramel Apple Muffins

Add a fall twist to Gluten-free Apple Oat Streusel Muffins - just before serving, drizzle muffins with warmed caramel dessert topping
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Must-have Fall Baking Favorites

parchment paper, honey, nuts, dried cranberries and chocolate chunks

Parchment Paper

This kitchen essential prevents sticking, ensures even baking and makes cleanup effortless.

Honey and Maple Syrup

These natural sweeteners bring complex flavors. They’re perfect for enjoying with muffins or incorporating into doughs.

Seasonal Mix-ins

Dried cranberries, toasted pecans and dark chocolate chunks can elevate simple recipes to seasonal standouts.

cinnamon, ginger, pure vanilla extract, oat and coconut flour

Warming Spices

Stock your pantry with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice to bake classic fall flavors.

Quality Vanilla Extract

Pure vanilla extract adds depth that superbly complements fall flavors.

Alternative Flours

Keep almond, oat and coconut flours on hand for gluten-free options that add unique textures and nutritional benefits to fall treats.

5 Baking Blunders and How to Fix Them

    The Way Out: The butter was likely too warm when you made the dough. Chill cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, and make sure the oven is fully preheated.

    The Way Out: Your cake probably needed more time in the oven, or you opened the door too soon. Test with a toothpick before removing, and resist peeking during the first half of baking time.

    The Way Out: To prevent cookies from drying out in storage, slightly underbake them initially, then keep them in an airtight container with a slice of bread.

    The Way Out: You might be mixing too much after adding the flour. Stir just until ingredients come together — a few lumps in muffin batter are actually good!

    The Way Out: Your oven probably has hot spots, or your baking sheet is too crowded. Rotate pans halfway through baking and leave about 2 inches between items.