31 Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Treats That Celebrate Fall
Transform a boring can of pumpkin puree or that pie spice hiding in the back of your cupboard into something really special with the help of a deliciously sweet pumpkin recipe. Celebrate Fall and all the flavors that come with it while savoring maple-glazed pumpkin cookies or cinnamon-cream-topped pumpkin cupcakes. Perfect for sharing at school parties or serving as a special family meal, these pumpkin treats are easy to whip together — especially with the help of your child. Click through for a pumpkin panacea of deliciousness.
Harvest Pumpkin Scones
Start your morning with Pretty My Party's scrumptious scones.
Pumpkin Ice Cream
Here's a sweet and creamy treat that is easier to make than you'd think. With earthy pumpkin and lots of spice, a big bowl of this pumpkin ice cream from POPSUGAR Food is one the whole family will love. Leave out the bourbon when making it for the kiddies. Photo: Katie Sweeney
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
The combo of soft cream cheese and not-too-sweet pumpkin puree makes this pumpkin swirl cheesecake irresistible. Drizzle with maple syrup to kick up the wonderful Fall flavor. Source: So Says Sarah . . .
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes
Have a child who's gluten free? She won't miss out this Fall season with our recipe for pumpkin cupcakes. Since they're full of sweet spice and just enough sugar, no one will know they are gluten free. Oh, and they are vegan, too. Photo: Anna Monette Roberts
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Brownies
From Beantown Baker, this recipe for chocolaty pumpkin cheesecake brownies showcases all the flavors of Fall. And these brownies are seriously moist and delicious when topped with a big scoop of ice cream. Source: Beantown Baker
Pumpkin Dessert (or Breakfast) Squares
You won't be able to eat only one of these pumpkin dessert squares from Wee Eats. And these treats are seriously easy to make. Source: Wee Eats
Pumpkin Spice Minimuffins
Celebrate the Fall season with these pumpkin minimuffins from Iowa Girl Eats that are sprinkled with a dusting of sugary-sweet cinnamon. And these muffins have a secret ingredient: bananas! Source: Iowa Girl Eats
Black Bean and Pumpkin Chili
Who says pumpkins are just for sweets? Mel's Kitchen Cafe uses the gourd to put a special twist on this classic comfort food.
Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes
If it still feels like Summer in your area, then Gimme Some Oven's pumpkin pie milkshake is the perfect treat to cool you down.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Here's a healthy and Fall-fabulous pumpkin recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction that combines oatmeal and chocolate chips to create flavorful bars. Source: Sally's Baking Addiction
Spiced Sugar Pumpkin Doughnuts
There's nothing like a soft and sweet doughnut, and this recipe for pumpkin doughnuts from The Red Spoon totally delivers. Source: The Red Spoon
Maple-Glazed Pumpkin Cookies
Drizzled with maple glaze, these pumpkin cookies from Real Mom Kitchen are the perfect Fall treat for the family. And this recipe is so easy that your child can help make them with you. Source: Real Mom Kitchen
Cream Cheese Rippled Pumpkin Bread
Full of creamy cheese filling and Fall pumpkin spice, here is a recipe for pumpkin bread from Lick the Bowl Good that is easy and perfect for snacking any time of day. Source: Lick the Bowl Good
Brown Butter Pumpkin Cupcakes
You won't be able to eat just one of these decadent pumpkin cupcakes from Baked Perfection. Topped with a seriously creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are moist and full of flavor. Source: Baked Perfection
Pumpkin Praline Soft Pretzels
Pumpkin praline soft pretzels will be a big hit as an after-school snack! Yummy soft pretzels covered in a brown-sugar-pumpkin-praline glaze? Yes, please! Source: Sally's Baking Addiction
No Bake Pumpkin Bites
Gimme Some Oven's no-bake bites are the perfect snack to bring on your family's Fall adventures.
No-Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
A Family Feast's no-bake mini pumpkin cheesecakes are easy and fairly quick to make, but that creamy, spicy filling makes them feel like something superspecial. Source: A Family Feast
Pumpkin Twinkies With Cream Cheese Marshmallow Filling
Forget those reintroduced store-bought dessert snacks. These pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen are so much better. Source: Confessions of a Cookbook Queen
Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese
Thanks to Gimme Some Oven, you can give your blue box dinner a seasonal makeover.
Soft Glazed Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
We can't wait to make a batch of Lauren's Latest soft glazed pumpkin sugar cookies, which are easy to make, stay soft for days, and are just the right amount of spicy and sweet. Source: Lauren's Latest
Pumpkin Crunch Bars
These seasonal bars from Hi Sugar Plum are perfect for formal family gatherings.
Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Even nonvegans' mouths will water over Two Peas and Their Pod's pumpkin chip cookies.
Pumpkin Spice Brownie Bites
Pick up some pumpkin-spice-flavored Hershey's Kisses while they're out, and you have the base of these decadent pumpkin spice brownie bites from Inside BruCrew Life. Source: Inside BruCrew Life
Cinnamon-Sugar Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
These cinnamon-sugar roasted pumpkin seeds are so easy to make that a toddler could do it (minus the oven part). Source: Smith & Ratliff
Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Cookies
I Heart Nap Time's pumpkin cinnamon chip cookies are the perfect Fall cookie. Plus, they are quick to make and use only five ingredients: spice cake mix, pumpkin spice pudding mix, canned pumpkin, water, and cinnamon chips! Source: I Heart Nap Time
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Streusel Cake
It doesn't get sweeter or simpler than Two Peas and Their Pod's seasonal streusel cake.
Easy Pumpkin Brownies
Bake delicious and sweet brownies that are swirled with pumpkin. And your child will love helping to make these mini pumpkin brownie bites from POPSUGAR Food. Photos: POPSUGAR Food
Pumpkin Pie Whoopie Pies
A new twist on a retro classic, whoppie pies get a Fall makeover with the addition of canned pumpkin. Photo: Katie Sweeney
Pumpkin Cake Pops
We challenge you to find a kid out there who doesn't love a cake pop. These pumpkin cake pops from our friends at POPSUGAR Food are perfect for a Halloween bash. Photo: Anna Monette Roberts
Savory Pumpkin Dip
Before the big game, whip up a batch of Gimme Some Oven's pumpkin and bacon dip.
Pumpkin Cobbler
We couldn't think of a better way to end a family dinner than with a tasty pumpkin cobbler from Mel's Kitchen Cafe.