When I think of fall, I think of wearing my UGG boots, the leaves changing into beautiful colors, and of course all the wonderful desserts I can make with pumpkin! I think the first thing we all think of is a pumpkin pie—I know I do. And while I love to be creative with pumpkin pie, I especially enjoy using pumpkin in as many sweet ways as I can. From pumpkin bread pudding and pumpkin donuts to pumpkin brownies and pumpkin crème brûlée, the list of comforting and sweet treats you can make with pumpkin is endless. Plus, these desserts are so simple to make, even your kids can have a hand in whipping them up.
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Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
Don't waste your time with the intricacies of a typical monkey bread recipe---the base of this monkey bread recipe is biscuit dough. With just a few more ingredients and individually portioned into jars, this makes the perfect single serving dessert for the fall.
Photo and recipe: Momtastic
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
The pumpkin cheesecake bars from Roxana's Home Baking seem complicated but really aren't. You just start with an easy graham cracker crust. My favorite thing to do is put the graham crackers in a Ziploc bag and then give the kids a rolling pin. They have so much fun crushing the crackers. Then you mix up the filling with a mixer. Let the kids scrape down the sides with a spatula and maybe even let them have a lick.
Photo and recipe: Roxana's Home Baking
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Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Pumpkin pie ice cream from The Cookie Rookie literally only has six ingredients. Put those ingredients into a large bowl and let the kids stir until their hearts are content. Then you just add the mixture to your ice cream maker.
Photo and recipe: The Cookie Rookie
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Empanadas
Canned pumpkin make these empanadas a hit for kids and adults alike! The filling is warm and creamy, with a flavor similar to pumpkin cheesecake but without all of the work and time it takes to prepare a cheesecake.
Photo and recipe: Momtastic
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Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Easy pumpkin chocolate chip muffins from Our Best Bites have three ingredients. Three. No eggs. Just cake mix, a can of pumpkin, and chocolate chips. Stir up and scoop into muffin tins. Done. So easy a kid could do it!
Photo and recipe: Our Best Bites
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Pumpkin Pie Dip
This four-ingredient healthy pumpkin pie dip from Baked Bree takes only about three minutes to make. The kids will love it with graham crackers and sliced up apples.
Photo and recipe: Baked Bree
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Pumpkin Cupcakes
Pumpkin cupcakes from Lil' Luna are a cinch to make. You'll just need yellow cake mix, vanilla, pumpkin, and some spices. Stir stir stir (kids love anything with stirring), and then eat eat eat (we all love this part).
Photo and recipe: Lil' Luna
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Creamy Pumpkin Pudding Pie
Creamy pumpkin pudding pie from Real Life Dinner has the flavors of pumpkin pie but in a creamy pudding version. Yum. I could definitely go for this! The author states that this is "so easy the kids can make it."
Photo and recipe: Real Life Dinner
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Pumpkin Cloud Cookies
The pumpkin cloud cookies from I Wash...You Dry use only three ingredients---pumpkin butter, vanilla cake mix, and an egg. What?! I know. They're so perfect for the kids to whip up in just minutes.
Photo and recipe: I Wash...You Dry
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Pumpkin Pie Waffles
While you're sleeping in on a Saturday morning, the kids can make these pumpkin pie waffles from Around My Family Table all by themselves.Photo and recipe: Around My Family Table
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Skinny Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Skinny pumpkin pie smoothie from Amy's Healthy Baking tastes like Thanksgiving dessert but contains a fraction of the calories. This smoothie is perfect for a quick, easy, and healthy breakfast on those busy school mornings.
Photo and recipe: Amy's Healthy Baking
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Chai Spiced Maple Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Fall flavors, warming spices, and pure comfort — all whipped up and baked together in one dish.
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Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts
These seasonal doughnuts boast the mild, earthy taste of pumpkin laced with sweet and spicy cinnamon sugar.
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Photo and recipe: Momtastic -
Pumpkin Pie Skillet Brownie
Skillets are great for more than stir-frying and sautéing. With perfectly crisped edges and a soft center, this chocolaty dessert is over the top!
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Photo and recipe: The Cookie Rookie -
Pumpkin Parfaits with Coconut Whipped Cream
Pumpkin and coconut is a dreamy combination in this beautiful and dairy-free dessert.
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Photo and recipe: The Law Student's Wife -
Pumpkin Almond Cookies
Could there be a more adorable pumpkin cookie!? And they're also incredibly delicious!
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Photo and recipe: Cooking On The Weekends -
Biscoff Streusel Pumpkin Muffins
Loaded with pumpkin pie spices, these muffins are a perfect breakfast, afternoon snack or post dinner dessert.
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Photo and recipe: Lil' Luna -
Caramel Stuffed Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Filled with caramel and studded with chocolate, these pumpkin spiced cookies will become your new fall favorite.
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Photo and recipe: Cake 'n' Knife -
Turtle Pumpkin Cookie Cups
Super yummy, packed with seasonal flavors, and easy to make, these are the perfect fall treat.
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Photo and recipe: Something Swanky -
Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies
You won't be able to get enough of this tasty snack. Adding pumpkin to traditional Muddy Buddies is the best twist ever!
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Photo and recipe: Love Bakes Good Cakes -
Chocolate Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies
A classic chocolate and pumpkin flavor combination with a fun twist in these quick and easy thumbprint cookies!
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Photo and recipe: Creme de la Crumb -
Pumpkin Bread With Caramel Glaze
On its own this sweet bread full of warm spices, is a delicious breakfast -- or -- add the caramel glaze and it's a decadent after dinner dessert.
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Photo and recipe: Momtastic -
Pumpkin Crème Brûlée
It doesn't get much better than creamy pumpkin spiced custard under a crunchy caramel cap!
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Photo and recipe: Baking a Moment -
Pumpkin Fudge
This scrumptious fudge is one autumn treat you won't want to miss.
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Photo and recipe: Mrs. Penguin -
Salted, Spiced Caramel Pumpkin Gelato
The warming spices and rich flavors warm up this otherwise cool dessert.
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Photo and recipe: Cooking On The Weekends -
Chocolate Chunk Pumpkin Cake
Like pumpkin pie in cake form with bites of chocolate, this will make the perfect centerpiece on your holiday dessert table.
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Photo and recipe: Garnish & Glaze -
Pumpkin Spiced Monkey Bread in a Jar
These fun mini-size monkey breads in a jar are perfect for kids for a fall harvest party, or to have as a quick snack on the go.
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Photo and recipe: Momtastic -
Pumpkin Spice Latte Popsicles
The weather is so unpredictable these days. If it's not cold where you are, these delicious seasonal popsicles are the perfect solution to a warm fall day.
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Photo and recipe: Lark and Linen -
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Made with just 6 ingredients and ready in 2 minutes flat, you won't believe how tasty this is!
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Photo and recipe: Lemon Tree Dwelling -
Pumpkin Spice Cookies With Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
These cookies have a soft and chewy texture, and are full of heavenly pumpkin spice flavors that leave you wanting more!
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Photo and recipe: Domestically Blissful -
Chocolate-Pumpkin Marble Cake With Cream Cheese Glaze
This gorgeous, delectable fall cake is a huge holiday crowd-pleaser.
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Photo and recipe: Back to the Cutting Board
