Dull Desserts? Spice Things Up with Cinnamon!

Spice up your baked goods with cinnamon when you want to ditch dull desserts this fall. Cinnamon is great for adding a cozy, flavorful kick to your treats, perfect for when you're craving something special. Whether you're baking for yourself or sharing with friends, these recipes will keep things interesting and far from ordinary.

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.

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This cozy Apple Cinnamon Cake is topped with fresh apple slices for a classic fall dessert. Baked in a skillet, it brings all the charm of the season right to your table. Effortlessly delicious!
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Cinnamon Madeleines

Madeleine cookies dusted with powdered sugar on a black cooling rack, with a green checked kitchen towel nearby. — Cinnamon Madeleines. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Bring a taste of the French bakery home with these Cinnamon Madeleines. Flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, they're the perfect cozy fall dessert.
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Apple Cider Baked Apples

A baked apple with a topping on top. — Apple Cider Baked Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy a warm Apple Cider Baked Apple filled with pecans and cranberries, glazed in sweet cinnamon and rich cider. It's the perfect cozy dessert fresh from the oven.
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Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread

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

Dig into this hearty Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread, packed with cinnamon and cloves. It's a quick fall bread with just the right amount of spice.
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Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal

A serving of oatmeal topped with sliced apples, cranberries, and pecans, drizzled with syrup on a white plate. — Baked Apple And Cranberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Baked Oatmeal is a quick, one-bowl twist on your regular breakfast. Packed with apples, cranberries, and cinnamon, it's a fall treat with a drizzle of maple syrup.
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Apple Cranberry Galette

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

Enjoy the flavors of fall with this rustic Apple Cranberry Galette. A flaky crust holds fresh apple slices and tart cranberries for a cozy dessert that's easy to make.
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Apple Cranberry Oatmeal with Cinnamon

A bowl of oatmeal with fruit and milk. — Apple Cranberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Start your day with a warm bowl of Apple Cranberry Oatmeal. Cooked with sweet apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg, it's a cozy fall breakfast everyone will love.
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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.

Say hello to fall with these Apple Cupcakes topped with Maple Buttercream. Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves make these cozy cupcakes the perfect fall dessert.
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Baked Sweet Potatoes with Apples & Cranberries

A spoonful of sweet potatoes on a plate. — Sweet Potato Slices with Apples. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Baked sweet potato slices, apples, and cranberries make a simple, healthy side dish that's a tasty addition to festive fall meals. We love this colorful casserole and it's perfect with pork and chicken.
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Caramel Apple Popcorn

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Treat the family to homemade Caramel Apple Popcorn. This crispy, buttery snack is perfect for movie or game nights during the fall season.
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Cinnamon Bread Pull-Aparts

Cinnamon pull apart bread on a white plate. — Cinnamon Bread Pull-Aparts. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This homemade Cinnamon Bread is fun to make and even more fun to eat. Soft, yeasty, and covered in sweet icing, it's a cozy treat for any time of day.
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Cinnamon Roll Crescent Rolls

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

These Crescent Roll Cinnamon Rolls bake up golden and buttery. With a sweet cinnamon filling, they're a quick, cozy breakfast treat for fall mornings.
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Gingerbread Muffins

These Gingerbread Muffins are a fall must-have! Moist and full of gingerbread flavor, they're perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.
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Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies

A stack of oatmeal cookies with frosting. — Copycat Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Make a batch of Oatmeal Copycat Crumbl Cookies that bake up soft and chewy. Drizzled with sweet icing, they're a cozy treat for cookie lovers.
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Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy

Two glass jars filled with red peppermint bark, tied with red ribbon bows, on a burlap cloth with cinnamon sticks, evergreen branches, and a red ornament in the background. — Cinnamon Rock Candy. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Add festive sweetness with Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Rock Candy. This spicy red candy is a holiday favorite, bringing cheer to your fall and winter celebrations.
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Pumpkin Cranberry Bread

A loaf of pumpkin bread with icing, partially sliced, is placed next to a cup of tea on a light blue wooden surface. A small white pumpkin and a cloth are in the background. — Pumpkin Cranberry Bread. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Pumpkin Cranberry Bread is a fall favorite. Packed with pumpkin, tart cranberries, and warm spices, it's a sweet quick bread perfect with a cup of tea.
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Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream

Three scoops of pumpkin ice cream in a metal container, with an ice cream scoop. — Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Get your Pumpkin Spice Latte fix with this cool treat! Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream is like autumn in a bowl, with all the cozy flavors minus the steam.
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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.

Enjoy this moist Pumpkin Sheet Cake slathered with creamy white chocolate cream cheese frosting. It's the ultimate fall dessert for any gathering.
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Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies

Gingerbread cookies decorated with white, red, and green icing drops on a table with a festive background. — Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Spiced Christmas Tree Cookies are a holiday classic. Full of warming spices and topped with icing dots, they're perfect for festive fall baking.
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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.

This Spiced Cranberry Bread combines orange and cranberries for a sweet-tart flavor. It's a cozy fall loaf loaded with orange zest and fresh cranberries.
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Triple Ginger Cookies

Three sugar-coated cookies arranged in a row on a white surface. — Triple Ginger Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Triple Ginger Cookies take ginger to the next level. With three types of ginger and hints of cloves and nutmeg, they're the ultimate fall cookie.
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Vanilla Skillet Cake

Slice of yellow cake dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate, with another slice and the cake pan in the background. — Vanilla Cinnamon Skillet Cake. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This Easy Vanilla Skillet Cake is a simple yet delightful dessert. Baked in a cast-iron skillet, it has a crispy crust and a tender vanilla center, perfect for a cozy treat.
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