Easy Pumpkin Desserts You’ll Make on Repeat (Cookies, Bars, Cakes)
If you keep a few cans of pumpkin in the pantry “just in case,” this list is for you. These easy pumpkin dessert recipes cover everything from cookies and bars to cheesecakes, bundt cakes, and cute minis—nothing fussy, all delicious.
Every pick is weeknight doable and party friendly, with quick tips so your pumpkin treats bake up soft, swirly, and perfectly spiced. Grab a spatula and let’s bake.
David's Quick Tips To Keep In Mind
As the weather cools, you can whip up some easy pumpkin dessert recipes for yourself and your loved ones. Before getting to the recipes below, here are a few useful tips to ensure that your baking adventures go smoothly:
- When making baked goods that use pumpkin puree (like muffins ), make sure that you don't over-mix the batter. This will add air to the mixture and decrease the density of your baked goods, making them more like cake than a muffin/cupcake.
- When baking with pumpkin puree, it is best not to substitute oil or butter for pumpkin puree because this will cause your dish to be soggy and oily in some places and dry and crumbly in others.
- If you are baking with canned pumpkin puree, make sure that you are using the puree made from 100% pumpkin, and not “pumpkin pie filling.” Pumpkin pie filling has added sugars and spices that change the flavor profile of your yummy pumpkin desserts.
- Easy to Make Ahead! Most dessert bars and cheesecakes set best overnight. If anything requires a glaze or icing, then you can do that before serving and save time!
1
Pumpkin Pie Dessert Bars
All the Thanksgiving vibes in bar form: buttery crust, silky pumpkin filling, chilled and topped with whipped cream. Easier than pie, slices clean for parties, and makes ahead beautifully.
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2
Soft Pumpkin Cookies
Tender, cake-soft pumpkin cookies finished with a light glaze. The batter uses canned pumpkin for moisture and those cozy spices you love. Great lunchbox treat; they stay soft for days.
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3
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Creamy, swirled pumpkin cheesecake on a graham crust—classic, sliceable, and always a hit. Chill overnight for the cleanest cuts and best flavor.
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4
Instant Pot Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Pressure-cooked for a ultra-creamy texture, dotted with chocolate chips and finished however you like—whipped cream, buttercream, or extra chips. A showstopper with weeknight effort.
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5
No-Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Creamy mini cheesecakes you set in a muffin pan—perfect single-serves for buffets and potlucks. Top with whipped cream or a caramel drizzle.
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6
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Brownies
Fudgy brownie batter swirled with tangy pumpkin cheesecake for that striking marbled top. Let them cool completely, then chill for clean edges.
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7
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Cookies
Soft pumpkin cookies with a sweet cream-cheese surprise inside, rolled in pumpkin-spice sugar for crunch. Fall in one bite.
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8
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies
Chewy pumpkin snicks rolled in cinnamon sugar; white-chocolate chips are optional but highly recommended. Freeze the dough balls for fresh-baked anytime.
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9
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Oats add hearty chew and fiber while pumpkin keeps things soft. Finish with a quick maple glaze and a pinch of flaky salt.
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10
Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes
Adorable single-serve bundts with warm spices and a maple glaze. Pretty on dessert boards and easy to pack for gatherings.
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11
Pumpkin Streusel Bread
Moist pumpkin loaf with a crunchy cinnamon-streusel crown. Pro tip: blot the pumpkin to avoid gummy crumbs and get a taller rise.
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12
Pumpkin Lava Cake
A cozy twist on molten cake—soft sponge outside, spiced pumpkin center inside. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
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13
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Layer, sprinkle, bake—no mixer needed. Pumpkin custard meets buttery cake-mix topping with pecans for crunch. Crowd-pleaser + potluck hero.
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14
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cookies
Four pantry staples plus pumpkin make shockingly good, chewy PB cookies with fall flavor. Naturally flourless and fast.
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15
Iced Pumpkin Scones
Tender breakfast-meets-dessert scones that love a maple or vanilla glaze. Great with coffee, even better warm from the oven.
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16
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Soft rolls with pumpkin purée in the dough for color and moisture—frost thick and serve as a dessert brunch hybrid.
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17
Baked Pumpkin Spice
You'll love how sinfully delicious these latte glazed pumpkin spiced donuts turnout! The best part? They're not fried!
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18
Spend with Pennies
Praline Pumpkin Pie
As if pumpkin pie isn’t delicious as is, this recipe takes things to the next level with a decadent praline topping!
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19
Centsless Deals
No Bake Pumpkin Pie
Indulge in this dreamy, no bake pumpkin pie that’s irresistibly light and fluffy. Using just 5 simple ingredients it is the ultimate fall inspired dessert that is perfect for any holiday celebration.
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20
Lemons and Zest
Easy Pumpkin Pie Crumble Recipe
Think crumble/crisp meets pumpkin pie in this simple, warm Pumpkin Pie Crumble. Thick pumpkin layer topped with a buttery oat topping.
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21
Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
Pumpkin Earthquake Cake
This easy Pumpkin Earthquake Cake is perfect for fall! It’s made with spice cake mix that’s been doctored up with canned pumpkin, and pumpkin spice.
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22
Keeping it Relle
Oh So Delicious Pumpkin Crunch
Pumpkin crunch makes for the perfect dessert. Layers of pumpkin with deliciously crunchy crust topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting.
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23
Chocolate with Grace
Mini Pumpkin Trifles
Pumpkin Trifles come together super quick and feature a smooth pumpkin cheesecake, fluffy whipped cream, and a buttery cookie chip layer.
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24
Planning Inspired
Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler Recipe
This Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler is the perfect Thanksgiving dessert. It goes great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You’ll be in pumpkin cobbler heaven.
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25
NeighborhorFood
Pumpkin Crumb Cake
Pumpkin Crumb Cake features a cinnamon sugar crumb topping on top of a moist, pumpkin spiced coffee cake. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
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Easy pumpkin recipes serve as the ideal way to begin the fall season. The aroma of this dish is sure to get your mouth watering and ready for more seasonal delights. Take a moment to write about how you plan on using these recipes so that they enhance your celebration plans.
You can't go wrong with any of these easy pumpkin dessert recipes. Enjoy them all! Happy Fall, friends!
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