20 Pecan Desserts Perfect For Fall Baking

If you love the rich, buttery flavor of pecans, these easy Pecan Dessert Recipes are a must-try! From classic pies and decadent cakes to cookies, bars, and other sweet treats, this collection is packed with cozy desserts perfect for fall baking, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday gatherings.


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Pecan pie dump cake served with ice cream on a white plate.

Pecan Pie Dump Cake (With Yellow Cake Mix)

This pecan pie dump cake is rich, gooey in the middle, and crunchy on the edges. With buttery cake mix, caramel flavor, and toasted pecans, it’s an easy dessert that tastes like the holidays.

Pecan pie dip in a white bowl with apple slices on the side.

Pecan Pie Dip

This easy and delicious no bake Pecan Pie Dip recipe lets you enjoy the flavors of a pecan pie in a creamy, dippable treat bursting with holiday vibes! Dip anything from graham crackers to apples for sweet dessert like buffet, for a holiday appetizer or snack.

Pecan pie bark on a serving board for a fall party.

Pecan Pie Bark

Pecan Pie Bark is an irresistible holiday treat that combines the buttery crunch of toffee

Pecan pie dump cake on a white plate.

Pumpkin Pecan Dump Cake

This Pumpkin Pecan Dump Cake serves up all of the great flavors of a pumpkin pie without the work! A cake mix works the magic into this easy and delicious fall dessert recipe

Pecan butter start sqaures on a white plate.

Pecan Butter Tart Squares

A buttery shortbread crust props up these Pecan Butter Tart Squares with a gooey brown sugar layer. Loaded with fresh pecans and a light dusting of icing sugar, these are a dessert-lover’s dream

Pecan pie cookies on a white plate.

Soft & Chewy Pecan Pie Cookies

If you love pecan pie, then you’re going to love these Soft and Chewy Pecan Pie Cookies! These moist, sweet brown sugar pecan pie filling cookies stay nice and soft and they freeze well too. Easier than pie!

Mini pecan pies on a white plate.

Best Mini Pecan Pies Recipe (With Store-Bought Pie Dough)

These are the BEST Mini Pecan Pies! Made with store-bought pie dough (or use your homemade recipe), these tasty bite-sized treats are perfect for fall and Christmas holiday parties or any time you’re sweet tooth is craving something sweet! They are festive, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser!

Rolo pretzel turtle bites in a white bowl.

Rolo Pretzel Turtles (3-Ingredients)

This easy and delicious Rolo Pretzel Turtles with pecans recipe is a popular holiday treats to serve a crowd at a Christmas party. One of the easiest 3 ingredient holiday treats you can make with salty pretzels, sweet caramel Rolos and crunchy pecans!

Brown butter pecan pie in pie plate ready to be served.

Brown Butter Pecan Pie

This Brown Butter Pecan Pie recipe is delicious because of the depth of the flavor the brown butter adds to a pecan pie. When butter is browned it develops a nutty almost caramel flavor that helps to enhance the earthy and rich flavors of the pecans. It is a quick and easy festive pecan pie to make with 7 ingredients for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table!

Pecan sandies on wire cooling rack.

Pecan Sandies (Chocolate Dipped)

These Chocolate Dipped Pecan Sandies have buttery shortbread, dotted throughout with aromatic, toasted pecans. Sandies are a classic holiday Christmas cookie. I dipped them in chocolate to dress them up for the holiday cookie tray. Perfect for gift-giving and cookie exchanges.

Pecan snowball cookies in a bowl.

Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies

These Buttery Pecan Snowball Cookies are a simple yet elegant little cookie with ground pecans, butter, flour, sugar and vanilla. 

Candied pecans in a glass bowl.

Candied Pecans Recipe

This easy homemade Candied Pecans Recipe is a deliciously sweet and crunchy treat with cinnamon-sugared nuts. They are perfect for topping salads or desserts, make a great sweet nut snack to enjoy, are a terrific holiday gift, and can be substituted with your favorite nuts.

Pecan pie cheesecake bars on a white plate.

Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

This easy Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars recipe combines two of the best Thanksgiving desserts in pecan pie and cheesecake. These mouth watering pecan pie bars have layers of creamy cheesecake with an irresistible pecan pie topping and a buttery graham cracker crust. Easy to serve or make ahead for a snack or cheesecake dessert at holiday gatherings.

Butter pecan meltaways on a red plate.

Butter Pecan Meltaways

These delectable Butter Pecan Meltaways are the perfect little cookie any time of the year, or enjoy them as Christmas Cookie that would be ideal for cookie exchanges and cookie trays. Buttery cookies, loaded with chopped pecans, these are sure to please the whole family! 

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