When autumn arrives, many families reach for pumpkin‑spiced treats. This collection of 17 easy recipes offers a mix of breakfast favorites, comforting desserts, a savory soup, and even a pumpkin‑infused salmon bowl. All of the dishes rely on common ingredients—canned pumpkin, basic spices, and pantry staples—so you can prepare them without a special trip to the store.
Breakfast and Brunch
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies: Soft, cake‑like cookies sandwich a creamy cream‑cheese filling. The recipe yields twelve pies in about 42 minutes. Cool the cookies fully before adding the filling, then refrigerate extras for a quick sweet bite with coffee.
Cake Mix Pumpkin Spice Muffins: Using a box of yellow cake mix, canned pumpkin, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and chocolate chips, this batch produces eighteen muffins in roughly 30 minutes. Freeze the cooled muffins for a ready‑made snack on busy mornings.
Pumpkin Waffles: A simple batter of pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, flour, and cinnamon cooks in a waffle iron for a crisp‑edged, tender interior. Six servings are ready in about 28 minutes; freeze leftovers for future breakfasts.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins: Buttermilk and pumpkin keep the crumb tender, while a cream‑cheese filling adds richness. A cinnamon streusel tops each muffin. The batch makes twelve muffins in roughly 35 minutes.
Pumpkin Spice Scones with Vanilla Glaze: Flaky wedges are brushed with a vanilla glaze after baking. Twelve scones are ready in about an hour, perfect alongside a morning cup of coffee.
Desserts and Sweet Treats
Pumpkin Dump Cake: A soft pumpkin layer sits beneath a buttery, golden topping made from yellow cake mix. Twelve servings bake in just over an hour; serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Crumb‑Laden Crumb Cookies: Thick, soft cookies swirl with caramel frosting, offering a bakery‑style finish without leaving home.
Pumpkin Chocolate Cake: Bundt‑pan baked, this cake blends dark chocolate chunks with pumpkin spice. Ten servings are ready after about an hour; a spiced glaze adds a finishing touch.
Pumpkin Crunch Cake: Pecans crown a smooth pumpkin base, creating a two‑texture slice. Twelve servings bake in just over an hour; a dollop of whipped topping completes the dessert.
Pumpkin Blondies: Chewy squares combine white and dark chocolate chips with pumpkin spice. Twenty‑four squares bake in roughly 50 minutes, ideal for sharing.
Pumpkin Brownies: Rich chocolate meets a hint of pumpkin spice. Sixteen servings bake in about an hour; serve with milk or coffee.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: A graham‑cracker crust supports a swirl of spiced pumpkin and creamy cheesecake. The bars are cut into bite‑size portions for easy serving.
Savory Options
Pumpkin Spice Salmon Bowl: Salmon is rubbed with brown sugar, thyme, and pumpkin pie spice, then paired with quinoa, sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and greens. Four bowls assemble in roughly 25 minutes; keep components separate until serving for freshness.
Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Canned Pumpkin: Simmer canned pumpkin with onion, garlic, broth, heavy cream, nutmeg, and a pinch of cinnamon. Blend until smooth for a four‑serving soup ready in about 30 minutes. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds or sour cream.
Keeping Your Favorites Handy
All of these recipes are designed for easy storage. Freeze extra muffins, waffles, or cookie batches, and reheat as needed. By keeping a few staple pumpkin dishes in your family binder, you’ll have reliable, comforting meals and treats ready for any fall gathering—or any time of year you crave that warm, spiced flavor.
Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.
