As the season shifts, this roundup pairs two velvety squash soups with three easy sweets — proof that a simple soup-and-dessert dinner can still feel like an occasion.
Easy Pumpkin Pie Bars
These no-fuss bars deliver all the pumpkin pie flavor in a form that's easy to make and share. Prep: 15m Cook: 45m
The Best Small Batch M&M Cookies
A small-batch cookie loaded with M&Ms, perfect for baking just enough without leftovers piling up. Prep: 10m Cook: 10m
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Chewy chocolate cookies with a festive peppermint edge make an easy make-ahead treat. Prep: 10m Cook: 8m
Creamy Summer Squash Soup
Summer squash blends into a silky soup rounded out with coconut milk and a hit of curry powder. Prep: 10m Cook: 25m
Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted garlic and butternut squash come together with coconut milk in this fully vegan, velvety soup. Prep: 0m Cook: 90m
Start with a pot of soup, finish with something sweet — a simple formula that works all season long.