November's Best Bakes: Cookies, Cakes, Pies and More

Bakes that keep things easy and delicious are always a win, and these one-pan recipes for cookies, cakes, and more are here to make it happen. With everything coming together in just one pan, you get all the joy of homemade treats minus the extra cleanup. These great desserts are perfect when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort—just mix, bake, and enjoy!

Autumn Leaf Sugar Cookies

Leaf-shaped cookies with autumn colors in red, orange, and white lie on a white wooden surface, next to a checkered cloth. — Autumn Leaf Maple Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

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These Autumn Leaf Sugar Cookies are a fall classic. Just mix up the dough, roll it out, cut into leaf shapes, and bake for easy, festive cookies!
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Nutmeg and Pecan Braided Bread

Sliced cinnamon raisin bread loaf on a white surface. — Pecan Nutmeg Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bake this delicious egg enriched Nutmeg and Pecan Bread that's fluffy inside and golden brown outside, topped with a pretty braid.
Get the Recipe: Nutmeg and Pecan Braided Bread

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

With their vibrant red color and fudgy texture, Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. These cookies will make your day extra special that are deliciously chewy.
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A slice of frosted pumpkin cake topped with chopped pecans and dried cranberries on a white plate. A fork is placed beside the cake. — Pumpkin Sheet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Pumpkin Sheet Cake is incredibly moist and finished with a smooth white chocolate cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect treat for November dessert!
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Spiced Cranberry Bread

Sliced cranberry bread on a wire rack with fresh cranberries in the background. — Spiced Orange Cranberry Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Spiced Orange Cranberry Bread is all about that sweet-tart flavor. Loaded with orange zest and fresh cranberries, it’s a festive and flavorful treat you’ll want to bake again and again.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Cranberry Bread

Gingerbread Muffins

These Gingerbread Muffins are a must-bake! Enjoy their moist texture and rich gingerbread flavor with your morning coffee.
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon

A round apple tart in a cast iron skillet, with one triangular slice partially removed. A knife and an apple are seen on the side. — Apple Cinnamon Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Apple Cinnamon Cake is a cozy classic with fresh apple slices on top. Baked in a skillet, it’s easy and charming.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cake with Cinnamon

Butterscotch Pie

A slice of pie with whipped cream on a plate, showcasing a golden crust and creamy filling, with a fork nearby and a blurred background. — Butterscotch Pie with Meringue. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Butterscotch Meringue Pie is creamy and rich, with a meringue topping that makes it extra special. A classic dessert for a reason!
Get the Recipe: Butterscotch Pie

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Bars

A glass baking dish with sliced pumpkin pie bars topped with dollops of whipped cream. One piece is missing, revealing the empty space in the dish. — Pumpkin Pie Bars. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Bars capture all the flavors of your favorite fall pie in a convenient bar form. With a simple homemade shortbread crust and a luscious layer of whipped cream on top, this treat is a fantastic twist on a classic autumn dessert!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Dessert Bars

Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

A loaf of bread with frosting on a plate. — Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Try this Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread with cinnamon and cloves for a hearty, spiced bread. It’s great for breakfast or with tea.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

Browned Butter Blondies

Butter pecan blondies bars with icing and pecans on a cutting board. — Butter Pecan Blondies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Browned Butter Blondies with Pecans are rich and buttery with toasted pecans and a spicy cinnamon glaze. They’re a decadent dessert treat.
Get the Recipe: Browned Butter Blondies

Cinnamon Roll Crescent Rolls

A plate with two cinnamon rolls and blackberries on it. — Cinnamon Roll Crescent Rolls. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Cinnamon Roll Crescent Rolls bake up golden and buttery with a sweet cinnamon filling, thanks to refrigerated crescent rolls. Quick and tasty!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Crescent Rolls

Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Baked oatmeal topped with pecans, dried cranberries, and apple slices in a glass baking dish. — Baked Apple Cranberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal is a quick, one-bowl breakfast loaded with apples, cranberries, and cinnamon. Top with maple syrup for extra yum.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats

A stack of three Rice Krispies treats topped with white icing and colorful sprinkles on a white plate, with a small bowl of sprinkles and a glass of milk in the background. — Gingerbread Rice Krispies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats are a festive, no-bake treat that’s easy to make. Mix everything in one pot and enjoy in under 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Rice Krispie Treats

Apple Cranberry Galette

A pie with apples and cranberries on a wooden board. — Apple Cranberry Galette. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Dive into fall with this Apple Cranberry Galette—fresh apple slices and tart cranberries wrapped in a buttery crust. No pie dish needed!
Get the Recipe: Apple Cranberry Galette

Caramel Apple Popcorn

A bowl of popcorn in a white bowl. — Caramel Apple Popcorn. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Dig into this homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn for a crispy, buttery snack. It’s perfect for movie or game nights and sure to be a family favorite.
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Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Apple spice cupcakes in a muffin tin with frosting rosettes. — Apple Spice Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Celebrate fall with Apple Cupcakes topped with smooth Maple Buttercream Frosting. Warm spices like cinnamon and cloves make these apple cakes irresistible.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream

Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts

A slice of cinnamon bread with icing on a plate. — Cinnamon Bread Pull-Aparts. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Homemade Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts are as fun to make as they are to eat. Soft, yeasty bread with cinnamon and a sweet icing drizzle—yum!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts

Maple Syrup Walnut Muffins

A muffin tray holding glazed muffins with one cut in half, placed on a table with more glazed muffins on plates, alongside a small glass of tea or syrup and a few walnuts. — Maple Walnut Muffins. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy these Maple Syrup Walnut Muffins with a crunchy streusel topping and a sweet icing drizzle. Perfect for a morning or afternoon treat.
Get the Recipe: Maple Syrup Walnut Muffins