Grandma really loves pumpkin in every flavorful form, from creamy lattes to roasted sides. Pumpkin can play a savory and sweet role in so many recipes. Here, we’ve focuses on the sweet side of pumpkins and rounded up the most beloved pumpkin desserts that include cookies, cakes, pies, and more.
When you need a dessert that feeds a crowd, this is the one that will dazzle. These bars are topped with candied pumpkin seeds that provide the perfect sweet to the pumpkin spice.
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Besides the moist, spiced flavor of this recipe, we love it for its ease. The reason Grandma loves it so? The recipe makes two loaves so you can keep one for your family and give the other to a neighbor or friend.
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When the bake sale calls, Memaw loves to answer with something seasonal and full of flavor. Cue a batch (or two) of these pumpkin spice cookies.
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Snickerdoodle fans, you’re in for a seasonal treat. In this recipe, our Test Kitchen added pumpkin spice to make them a fall must-make. These cookies are soft and chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside.
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Crumble, cake, cookies… and now is the time for Grandma’s famous crisp. Not only does this dessert feed a crowd, it’s just as easy to make as a dump cake.
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Our most treasured recipes are passed down through generations, and this is how we learned about this delicious pumpkin bundt, which the writer so eloquently shared. Bundts are always beloved because they look impressive and are simple to pull off.
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Let’s start with the 10 minutes of hands-on time, which means this recipe is a good option if you’re in a pinch. Yellow cake combines with spiced pumpkin pie in this buttery, can’t resist cake.
Sounds like a breakfast treat but this recipe is delicious anytime of day. If you like pumpkin bread, this will hit the spot – but the sugary crumb topping will take it to the next level.
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There are so many flavored muffins that they are hard to resist. Chocolate chip muffins are always family favorites, but combine the sweet morsels with pumpkin and you get a delicious snack that can step in as dessert.
Mini desserts will always win our hearts. Pair the charming size with the combination of pumpkin and cheesecake, and prepare for them to be devoured in minutes.
Muffins are one of our favorite fall desserts. They are a go-to for baking in big batches to bring to tailgates, bake sales, or birthday parties. These treats combine the sweet and spicy flavor that makes them hard to eat just one.
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When you’re bored of cupcakes and baked too many muffins to count, add the whoopie pie as your next baking project. Made with light brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice, these certainly are crowdpleasers.
