Decadent chocolate and spiced pumpkin come together to create these winning autumnal desserts.
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Pumpkin Snack Cake
From the Recipe Creator:
The crunchy, sweet topping makes this simple pumpkin snack cake taste extra special. If you prefer a sweeter cake, omit the topping and spread with your favorite frosting instead. —Steven Schend, Grand Rapids, Michigan
2/14
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips are my favorite sweet treat to serve my family during the fall and winter, while curled up together watching our favorite holiday movies. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin
3/14
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this by taking my favorite cheesecake brownie recipe, which is about 40 years old, and kicking it up with pumpkin and spices. These will disappear fast, so consider doubling the recipe. —Judy Castranova, New Bern, North Carolina
4/14
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
From the Recipe Creator:
My sisters, brothers and I started cooking and baking when we were young. Mom was a very good teacher—she told us we would learn our way around the kitchen. Now, I tell my kids the same thing! —Cindy Middleton, Champion, Alberta
5/14
Chocolate Pumpkin Tart
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the flavor combination of spiced pumpkin and chocolate, which inspired me to create this chocolate pumpkin tart. Sometimes I like to sprinkle chopped crystallized ginger over the chocolate ganache for extra flavor and texture. —Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
6/14
Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
This dessert is super easy to pull together and the flavorful results will win you nothing but rave reviews. — Aimee Ransom, Hoschton, Georgia
7/14
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
From the Recipe Creator:
The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a party plate, a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love. —Monica Mooney, Roseville, California
8/14
Pumpkin Brownies
From the Recipe Creator:
Chocolate and pumpkin pair up to make a family-favorite fall dessert. These pumpkin brownies are fantastic for parties and picnics. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
9/14
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bars
From the Recipe Creator:
These gluten-free bars are a perfect way to satisfy your fall food cravings. Whether you take them to a party or make them for your family, it's hard to stop at just one. The hint of maple really makes them special compared to plain pumpkin bars. —Christina Blick, Houston, Texas
10/14
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm one of the cooking project leaders for my daughter's 4-H club, where these soft, delicious cookies were a huge hit with the kids. —Marietta Slater, Augusta, Kansas
11/14
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
A touch of cinnamon helps blend the flavors in this tender pumpkin chocolate chip bread. And since the recipe makes two loaves, you can send one to a bake sale and keep one for your family to enjoy. —Lora Stanley, Bennington, Kansas
12/14
Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
I love these cupcakes that are loaded with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. My mom makes them for dessert on special occasions or for a sweet autumn snack.
-Jacinta Ransom, South Haven, Michigan
13/14
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom makes this hot chocolate with pumpkin, spices and white chocolate. We usually drink it on Halloween, but it’s delish at Christmas too. —Sasha King, Westlake Village, California
14/14
Pumpkin Blondies
From the Recipe Creator:
I love blondies because they're versatile and seem more special than regular brownies or cookies. This no-frills version is chewy and rich with crisp edges yet still carries fall's warm, spicy pumpkin flavor. —Emily Chesnic, Broomfield, Colorado
