The Best Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

When the leaves start to turn and the temperature starts to fall, you know pumpkin spice season is in full swing! You’ll find all the classics here: things like pumpkin bread, muffins, and cookies, but this collection is anything but basic. Try out something unexpected like pumpkin cinnamon rolls, pumpkin spice ice cream sandwiches, or overnight pumpkin French toast. Whether you’re looking for a tried-and-true fall favorite or something completely new, you’ll find a way to put that can of pumpkin to good use here!

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Layered Pumpkin Pie Toffee Cheesecake

A delightful layered dessert with a classic graham cracker crust, toffee cheesecake on the bottom and pumpkin pie on the top. Sure to please everyone!
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Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

Tender pumpkin bread dough is filled with warm, gooey cinnamon sugar filling with hints of fall spices. Topped off with a maple glaze, these Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls are amazing!
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Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread

Tender layers of pumpkin bread with sweet cinnamon-sugar filling and a creamy glaze.
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pumpkin dump cake in a white bowl with ice cream

Easy Pumpkin Crumble

This simple dessert is a great alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. It's easily transportable, making it perfect for taking to Thanksgiving dinner to feed a crowd!
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A jar of homemade pumpkin butter.

Quick and Easy Pumpkin Butter

A quick and easy recipe for homemade pumpkin butter. Tastes amazing on toast, waffles, pancakes, crepes, french toast, or swirled into cheesecake, ice cream, or brownies!
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Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ice cream is sandwiched between soft spice cookies to make the perfect little frozen treat!
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A stack of pumpkin pancakes with cream layered between.

Pumpkin Roll Pancakes

If you love pumpkin rolls with cream cheese filling, you'll also love these pumpkin roll pancakes! Pumpkin spiced pancakes are layered with cream cheese whipped cream and drizzled with maple syrup! The perfect fall breakfast!
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Fall Pumpkin Dessert: Pumpkin Cheesecake Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Oatmeal Cookie Bars

A soft oatmeal cookie crust, layered with creamy cheesecake, pumpkin butter swirl, and streusel topping.
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake

This Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake is soft, spiced, and topped with a rich caramel frosting—perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or an easy crowd-pleasing dessert!
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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan-Gingersnap Crust

A long-time reader favorite! This creamy pumpkin cheesecake, topped with whipped cream, caramel, and pecans (optional) is a great alternative to pumpkin pie.
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A stack of swirled pumpkin cheesecake brownies.

Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

These swirled pumpkin cheesecake brownies are a fantastic autumn-in-a-pan dessert.
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Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Perfectly moist pumpkin bread with all of the spices of autumn. Studded with creamy morsels of chocolate, this is the ultimate pumpkin bread!
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Pumpkin & Cream Cheese Whoopie Pies

Soft pumpkin spiced cake rounds sandwiched with cream cheese filling. Divine!
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baked square of pumpkin french toast sliced on a plate with whipped cream on top

Overnight Baked Pumpkin Spice French Toast

Easy breakfast and brunch dish that’s prepped the night before for easy cooking in the morning! Packed with autumn flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
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Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Moist, flavorful spice muffins with a crumbly streusel topping. Quick and easy using a box mix as a base!
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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cobbler

A sweet pumpkin pie-like filling with buttery snickerdoodle topping. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream!
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Cake-Like Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cake-like pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are soft and light–almost like muffin tops! 
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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts by Our Best Bites

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Tarts

Mini cheesecakes are great because they’re harder to mess up, quick and easy, and they are perfect for portion control and portability. These are a great choice for any fall gathering!
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Pumpkin Pie Milkshake

Quick and easy frozen treat using real pumpkin and warm spices. The perfect autumn dessert!
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Pumpkin Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting on a plate

Pumpkin Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A fantastic need-something-sweet-quick treat, perfect for fall.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins, Bread, and Cupcakes

A versatile recipe yielding tender muffins, perfect cupcakes, or a glorious quick bread. Rich chocolate flavor with pumpkin and spices.
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Meet The Author

Sara Wells

Sara Wells co-founded Our Best Bites in 2008. She is the author of three Bestselling Cook Books, Best Bites: 150 Family Favorite Recipes, Savoring the Seasons with Our Best Bites, and 400 Calories or Less from Our Best Bites. Sara’s work has been featured in many local and national news outlets and publications such as Parenting Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Fine Cooking, The Rachel Ray Show and the New York Times.

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