15 pumpkin recipes so good, you’ll make them all season long

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Sweet is the whole story here. These 15 pumpkin desserts, breads, and breakfast treats bring fluffy waffles, tender quick breads, silky pies, and delicious cookies you’ll want to bite into while they’re still warm. Perfect for cozy mornings, bake sales, and holiday tables, and easy enough to make on repeat all season long.

A close-up of a powdered sugar-dusted bundt cake with several slices cut and placed on a white plate. Orange foliage is visible in the background.
Pumpkin Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

A plate of three pumpkin waffles topped with a pat of butter, syrup, and pecans.
Pumpkin Pecan Waffles. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Wake up to a cozy fall twist. These Pumpkin Pecan Waffles pack warm spices and crunchy pecans into every bite for the perfect weekend breakfast. They’re quick enough for busy mornings and special enough for brunch. Make them once and you’ll make them all season long.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

Pumpkin Cookies

A white plate holds a stack of pumpkin cookies on a wooden table, surrounded by a yellow cloth and autumn leaves.
Pumpkin Cookies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Classic pumpkin cookies never go out of style. Tender, pumpkin-rich, and warm with cozy spices, they’re everything you want in a fall treat. They come together in minutes with simple ingredients. Make a double batch because they disappear fast.
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Pumpkin Torte

Slice of pumpkin torte on white plate with fork.
Pumpkin Torte. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Say hello to your new fall favorite, Pumpkin Torte. Cozy layers bring creamy texture and pumpkin spice in every bite. Pop it in the fridge so the layers set and slice clean. It’s an easy make-ahead and always a hit on the dessert table.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Torte

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

A pumpkin pie is sitting on top of a plate.
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu

Pumpkin Chiffon Pie is light and silky with pumpkin, orange, and a hint of vanilla. It’s a fun twist on the classic and perfect for cozy fall get-togethers. Make it a day ahead so it sets up beautifully and the flavors really come together. Add a big cloud of whipped cream on top and watch it disappear.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Pumpkin Bread

Loaf of pumpkin bread on wooden board with three slices cut off.
Pumpkin Bread. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Easy Pumpkin Bread is your cozy go-to for breakfast, a quick snack, or dessert. Stir it together in minutes with simple pantry staples. Warm a slice and spread with butter or cream cheese. It makes the whole kitchen smell like fall and disappears fast.
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Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts

Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts on a cooling rack.
Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Meet your new fall favorite: air fryer pumpkin donuts. Soft, pumpkin-kissed dough cooks up light and golden, then gets tossed in warm pumpkin spice sugar. They come together fast and are perfect with a cup of coffee or hot cider.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pumpkin Donuts

Pumpkin Spice Churros

Pumpkin spice churros on a wooden serving board with a bowl of butter off to the right side.
Pumpkin Spice Churros. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Pumpkin spice churros make a cozy treat, and you can cook them in the air fryer or the oven. They turn out crisp outside and soft inside with warm cinnamon sugar. Serve with caramel or chocolate for dipping and watch them disappear.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Churros

Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Image shows Pumpkin Swirl Brownies sitting on a white tray with one in focus and the others blurred behind it.
Pumpkin Swirl Brownies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Craving something cozy? These Pumpkin Swirl Brownies mix rich, fudgy chocolate with a creamy pumpkin swirl. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They disappear fast. Go ahead and double the batch.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

A close-up of a powdered sugar-dusted bundt cake with several slices cut and placed on a white plate. Orange foliage is visible in the background.
Pumpkin Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Soft, warmly spiced, and extra moist, this pumpkin Bundt cake tastes like cozy fall in every slice. The tender crumb is perfect with an afternoon cup of coffee or tea, and it’s so good you’ll want to make it all season. Finish it with a quick vanilla glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar and your kitchen will smell incredible.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream

An orange bowl with pumpkin ice cream scoops.
Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream brings the coffeehouse favorite to your freezer in a cool, creamy scoop. Expect cozy pumpkin spice, a hint of espresso, and velvety richness in every bite. It’s perfect for late-night cravings or as an easy dessert after dinner.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream

Pumpkin And Cream Cheese Muffins

Two pumpkin and cream cheese muffins sit on a blue and white cloth.
Pumpkin And Cream Cheese Muffins. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

I can’t stop making these pumpkin and cream cheese muffins. They’re tender and buttery with a velvety cream cheese middle, finished with a crunchy pumpkin seed praline. Love Starbucks’ pumpkin cream cheese muffin? This copycat tastes fresher, costs less, and wins on flavor.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin And Cream Cheese Muffins

No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake

A piece of no-bake pumpkin icebox cake on a white plate.
No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

This no-bake pumpkin icebox cake layers a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling (cream cheese + Cool Whip) with graham crackers. It chills into soft, sliceable layers for an easy dessert packed with cozy fall flavor. Make it ahead for parties or whenever the pumpkin craving hits.
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Pumpkin Icebox Cake

Pumpkin Bars

A slice of pumpkin bars on a plate.
Pumpkin Bars. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

These pumpkin bars are soft, cinnamon-kissed, and full of pumpkin flavor with a low carb twist that fits your goals. They come together fast, taste great any time of year, and always get a thumbs up from the whole family. The recipe is simple, so baking feels easy from start to finish.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Chocolate Biscotti

A tray of pumpkin biscotti with chocolate drizzle on them.
Pumpkin Chocolate Biscotti. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Bake a batch of Pumpkin Chocolate Biscotti for a fun breakfast twist or an easy coffee companion. Crunchy and twice baked, these cookies pack cozy pumpkin flavor with rich chocolate in every bite. Make them on Sunday and enjoy them all week, perfect for quick, coffee-filled mornings.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Chocolate Biscotti

Pumpkin Tiramisu Dessert

Three glass dessert cups filled with layers of pumpkin mousse, whipped cream, and sponge cake sit on a wooden surface, adorned with greenery and cinnamon sticks. A small white pumpkin is in the background.
Pumpkin Tiramisu Dessert. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Pumpkin tiramisu served in mini trifle dishes gives the classic Italian dessert a cozy fall twist. Layers of velvety pumpkin cream, warm spices, and a hint of cocoa pair with softly coffee-soaked cookies for a creamy, dreamy bite. Perfect for parties or make-ahead desserts. Expect these little cups to disappear fast.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Tiramisu Dessert

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