12 Easy Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

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Once fall hits, it's pumpkin everything at my house. These 12 easy pumpkin recipes are my tried-and-true favorites, from pumpkin muffins and donuts for breakfast to pumpkin roll cake, pumpkin pie and cookies for dessert.

Pumpkin donuts, pumpkin cake, roll cake and pumpkin muffins collage.

I’ve grouped them so you can find what you’re craving: breakfast, cakes and pies, and cookies. There’s something for every part of the day, from muffins and pancakes on a cozy weekend morning to a pumpkin roll or pie for the holiday table. Most of them use simple pantry ingredients, so all you need is a can of pumpkin to get baking.

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Why You'll Love These Pumpkin Recipes

Cozy fall flavor. Pumpkin and warm spices are what fall baking is all about.

Breakfast to dessert. Muffins, pancakes, cakes, pies and cookies are all here.

Perfect for the holidays. Several of these are great for Thanksgiving dessert tables and fall get-togethers.

Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes

Best Ever Pumpkin Muffins

Soft pumpkin muffins packed with fall flavor. Bake a batch for easy breakfasts and snacks all week.

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Onw muffin on a cooling rack with cinnamon sticks.

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Pumpkin muffins with a crumbly streusel topping, almost like a coffee cake in muffin form.

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Pumpkin streusel muffins on a cooling rack.

Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple Cinnamon Icing

Baked pumpkin donuts finished with a sweet maple cinnamon icing. They're a fun fall weekend treat.

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Pumpkin Pancakes

Fluffy pumpkin pancakes that make any fall morning feel special. Serve them with plenty of syrup.

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A stack of pumpkin pancakes on a white plate.

Pumpkin Cakes and Pies

Pumpkin Roll Cake

A classic pumpkin roll with a creamy filling. It looks impressive on the holiday table and slices up beautifully.

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Pumpkin roll cake on a cutting board with powdered sugar on top.

Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie made with buttermilk for a smooth, creamy filling. It's a Thanksgiving must.

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A slice of buttermilk pumpkin pie with a bute out of it.

Pumpkin Sheet Cake

A big pumpkin sheet cake that's easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd at fall parties and potlucks.

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A piece of pumpkin sheet cake on a plate.

Pumpkin Pound Cake

A rich, tender pumpkin pound cake that's great with coffee or as an easy fall dessert.

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A loaf of pumpkin loaf cake with several slices cut out of it.

Pumpkin Pie Bites

All the flavor of pumpkin pie in bite-size form, perfect for parties and dessert trays

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Mini pumpkin pie bites on a platter with cinnamon sticks.

Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies

Soft pumpkin cookies with that classic crinkle top. They're pretty enough for a cookie tray.

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A spatula picking up a baked pumpkin crinkle cookie.

Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy pumpkin cookies loaded with chocolate chips — a fall twist on the classic.

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pumpkin chocolate chip cookies on a plate.

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies with warm pumpkin spice flavor, a cozy cookie for fall afternoons.

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A close up of a spatula lifting a pumpkin spice cookie from a baking sheet.

Recipe FAQ's

What are some good pumpkin recipes for Thanksgiving?

Buttermilk Pumpkin Pie is the classic, and Pumpkin Roll Cake makes a pretty holiday dessert. For a dessert table, Pumpkin Pie Bites are easy to grab and serve.

What are some easy desserts I can make with pumpkin?

Pumpkin Sheet Cake, Pumpkin Pie Bites and Pumpkin Crinkle Cookies are all simple pumpkin desserts. Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies are a great pick if you have kids helping in the kitchen.

What can I make for breakfast with pumpkin?

Best Ever Pumpkin Muffins, Pumpkin Streusel Muffins, Baked Pumpkin Donuts and Pumpkin Pancakes are all easy pumpkin breakfasts for fall mornings.