18 Unique Pumpkin Desserts

Pumpkin desserts are always the talk of the season! Whether you're looking for Thanksgiving sweets, Halloween snacks, or a warm spiced recipe to get you in the fall baking mood, I've got all of the best dessert recipes with pumpkin!

A collage of four photos of pumpkin dessert recipes.

You can never go wrong with pumpkin-flavored desserts in the fall season; they're rich and packed with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.

These pumpkin desserts go way beyond pumpkin pie- these fun new takes on fall favorites are perfect for shaking up your usual holiday dessert spreads! You don't want to miss out on my favorite pumpkin chocolate chip cake, pumpkin cheesecake cookies, and chocolate chip pumpkin cookies.

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Reasons to Love These Pumpkin Recipes

Fun and unique twists on classic pumpkin recipes.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!
They will be the main star of your Thanksgiving dessert table.
Whether it's a casual weekend brunch, a Halloween gathering, or a festive holiday feast, you'll find a pumpkin dessert that's perfect for celebrating the season!

1. Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are everything you love about a classic chocolate chip cookie- soft and chewy (not cakey), but loaded with cozy pumpkin spice flavor. You'll love this no-chill, no-mixer cookie recipe for the fall season!

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie Recipe

Chocolate chip pumpkin cookies on parchment paper.

2. Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Topped with cream cheese frosting, this moist pumpkin bundt cake has all the fall spices and it’s easy to make from scratch. Anything in a bundt pan is a must-try because the cakes turn out so darn gorgeous. This pumpkin cake is no exception.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe

Pumpkin bundt cake slices arranged on a white serving plate.

3. Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies

Pumpkin cheesecake cookies are the perfect fall dessert! These soft cream cheese cookies have a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling and buttery graham cracker topping. They're basically pumpkin cheesecakes in cookie form!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookie Recipe

pumpkin cheesecake cookies with a cheesecake center on parchment paper.

4. Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Bars

These irresistible Pumpkin Bars feature soft, moist pumpkin cake generously topped with an incredible cream cheese frosting infused with warm spices in every bite.

Pumpkin Bar Recipe

Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting.

Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies with pools of melty chocolate on parchment paper.

5. Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies

These pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies are super chewy and gooey! Each cookie is packed with fall flavors like brown butter, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon sugar. This viral recipe requires no chill time and no mixer!

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Recipe

chewy pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies on a baking tray.

6. Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini Pumpkin Pies

All the flavor of pumpkin pie in just two bites? You bet! Use a mini muffin tin to create these super easy mini pumpkin pies. They are perfect for individual desserts at Thanksgiving dinner and can be made ahead of time for easy holiday prep!

Mini Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Mini pumpkin pies on a white plate with a bite taken out of one.

7. Brown Butter Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake

Chocolate chip pumpkin cake - moist pumpkin cake bursting with warm fall spices, fresh pumpkin puree, brown butter, and mini chocolate chips. Make this easy one-bowl cake recipe for pumpkin season; it turns out perfect every time!

Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Recipe

slices of chocolate chip pumpkin cake on parchment paper.

8. Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins

Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins

These pumpkin zucchini muffins are unbelievably moist, fluffy, and drizzled with an irresistible simple glaze. Dust the tops with a sprinkle of cinnamon and enjoy the bold fall flavors as you take the first bite! All you need is a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes to prep.

Pumpkin Zucchini Muffin Recipe

Pumpkin zucchini muffins stacked on top of each other.

Pumpkin pie in a white baking dish topped with whipped cream.

9. Brown Butter Pumpkin Cornbread

Brown Butter Pumpkin Cornbread

Browned butter makes this brown butter pumpkin cornbread a delight during Fall and for your Thanksgiving table!! This is the perfect Autumn bread.

Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe

Pumpkin cornbread in a skillet cut into slices.

10. Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Bread

Pecan Streusel Pumpkin Bread

Celebrate the fall season with this streusel pumpkin bread! Each slice of moist pumpkin bread has a spiced cinnamon pecan streusel on top. If you love pumpkin, this easy pumpkin bread recipe is sure to be your new fall favorite!

Pumpkin Bread Recipe

slices of cinnamon pecan pumpkin bread on parchment with streusel topping scattered around.

11. Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Perfectly fall-spiced pumpkin pie is swirled into rich decadent cheesecake baked on a crisp Biscoff cookie crust! These Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars are the best Autumn dessert ever!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bar Recipe

Pumpkin cheesecake bars on white parchment paper.

12. Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Pie

Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Pie

Give everyone’s favorite fall dessert an extra luscious touch with this divine maple-bourbon pumpkin pie! With the rich maple syrup and sweet bourbon, this silky, luscious pie filling shows off a deep flavor that pairs perfectly with those classic pumpkin spices.

Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Recipe

a slice of maple bourbon pumpkin pie on a plate.

13. Pumpkin Pie Truffles

Pumpkin Pie Truffles

Pumpkin pie truffles have all of the flavors of pumpkin pie in one tasty little truffle. These pumpkin spice treats can be made quickly and easily with just 7 ingredients!!

Pumpkin Truffles Recipe

A slice of pumpkin coffee cake being pulled out from the whole cake.

14. Pumpkin Pie Samosas

Pumpkin Pie Samosas

Looking to impress this fall season? Substitute your Thanksgiving pumpkin pie with these pumpkin pie samosas! The rich, flaky, crispy fried dough coated in cinnamon sugar with a delicious and simple pumpkin pie filling is next level!

Pumpkin Pie Samosas Recipe

A hand dipping a pumpkin samosa into caramel.

15. Pecan Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pecan Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake

Silky pumpkin cheesecake made with layers of caramel topping, pecan flavored crust, pecan buttercream frosting, and some more caramel and nuts on top. Beautiful fall dessert for your holiday dinner.

Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

pecan caramel pumpkin cheesecake on a black plate topped with whipped cream.

16. Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

This pumpkin pie recipe is a silky smooth blend of pumpkin puree and warm spices baked with a delicious homemade graham cracker crust. This simple but tasty dessert is a holiday staple that deserves to be at the center of your Thanksgiving table!

Graham Cracker Pumpkin Pie Recipe

17. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dump Cake

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dump Cake

This pumpkin cream cheese dump cake is the perfect Fall treat! Imagine this - a moist pumpkin cake with a cream cheese swirl that's full of pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar and topped with yellow cake mix for a crumbly delicious topping!

Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe

Pumpkin dump cake on a plate topped with ice cream.

18. Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake is the perfect fall treat because it's so moist, filled with the best pumpkin flavor, and can be enjoyed any time of day! It's made with real pumpkin puree & pumpkin pie spice and it's sprinkled with delicious cinnamon streusel topping.

Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe

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