Fall Fun Series: Fall Bakery

As far as fragrances, bakery scents are my absolute favorite! I love fall bakery for all things home fragrance, body care, and of course to eat, so this post will include all three.

I have a huge selection of bakery wax melts so I chose a few favorites to highlight. I tried to focus less on pumpkin and apple scents since those will be specifically highlighted in other posts and more on other types of fall bakery. 

Starry Skies Dezzie's Brownies: Chocolate Chip Brownies + Vanilla Pumpkin Marshmallow 

Starry Skies Bonfire Nights: Chocolate + Toasted Marshmallow + Pie Crust

The Scented Squirrel Love From The Oven: Vanilla Pumpkin Pie & Toasted Marshmallow 

Cleanse Your Soul Oktoberfest Cake: Apple Cake with caramel filling, topped with candy corn buttercream icing

Country Lane Keepsakes Sweet & Salty Zucchini Bread: A bit of salted caramel chews baked into a zucchini bread and drizzled with maple syrup over the top

I'd also like to share a few chocolate and marshmallow body care favorites.

SW Basics Cocoa Lip Balm available at Target.

Bath & Body Works Beach Nights Summer Marshmallow body cream and fragrance mist: Top Notes: Toasted Marshmallow, Sea Salt Breeze. Mid Notes: S'mores Accord, Ginger Flower, Coconut Orchid. Dry Notes: Creamy Vanilla, Beach Driftwood, Soft Musk.

Haus of Gloi Ghost Puffs Pumpkin Butter and perfume oil: Orbs of buttery popcorn and marshmallow goo, presented on a wooden stick.

My favorite fall treats definitely include chocolate and marshmallow. Since I don't have a bonfire to roast s'mores around, I decided to make these delicious s'mores cookies instead. This recipe was pretty simple and the directions excellent; my cookies turned out perfectly! I have copied the text of the recipe for your convenience, and you can view the original recipe here.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs, divided
• 18 large marshmallows, cut in half
• 36 HERSHEY’S KISSES chocolate, unwrapped

Directions:

Combine the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix just until combined.  Then slowly mix in flour, salt, baking soda and 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs. Mix just until combined.

Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Roll the cookie dough into 1 1/2 inch balls (could use a medium cookie scoop) and then roll into the remaining graham cracker crumbs. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden.

Remove the pan from the oven and turn the heat to 450°F. Place the marshmallow halves on top of the cookies or broil and then cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, or until the marshmallows are lightly toasted. Then remove the pan from the oven and press down the marshmallow lightly with a HERSHEY’S KISS chocolate.

Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack.

These cookies taste best (and like a real s'more) when warm. To warm, place in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds.

These cookies are absolutely scrumptious! I highly recommend this recipe.

Do you like fall bakery scents for home fragrance or body care? Do you have any favorite fall baking recipes?