Celebrate Pumpkin Season With These Kid-Friendly Fall Recipes

Fall is officially here, and you know what that means — it's time to bring out the pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin spice lattes. What do these pumpkin recipes have in common? They all scream fall.

Whether you've got toddlers or teens, you're probably looking for some of the best pumpkin recipes that your kids will love too. We've rounded up some of our favorite recipes for tasty pumpkin treats, including recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dessert. Here are 10 kid-friendly recipes for fall flavors.

Let's start with a tasty pumpkin-flavored dessert. Cream cheese and pumpkin go perfectly together in treats like this pumpkin cream cheese dessert. You can change up the original recipe by choosing different types of graham crackers to mix in.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dessert

Pumpkin may be a popular ingredient to use in pies, cookies, and cheesecakes, but it doesn't have to be reserved for dessert. This recipe for cozy pumpkin soup is a great choice for lunch or can be a side to be served at a fall-themed gathering.

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For many, making pumpkin butter is a favorite fall tradition. Whether you make it every year or you're new to this task, we've got a simple recipe for you. Fans of apple butter will love this alternative, and you can make it with just four ingredients.

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If you're looking for a fall-themed breakfast, try this twist on pumpkin muffins. This recipe has everything you love about pumpkin muffins, but with the unique flavor of molasses added in. Alternatively, you can make a pumpkin molasses bread if you're looking for something even easier to throw together.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Molasses Muffins

This creamy and delicious fall-themed cheesecake is perfect for any occasion. Some people get intimidated by cheesecakes, but this recipe is surprisingly simple yet decadent enough to bring to Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or another gathering.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake

If you're looking for an alternative to pumpkin pie, try this spiced pumpkin flan instead. The list of ingredients is simple, and you may have all of them in your pantry already! The pumpkin, cinnamon, and ginger flavors make it a delicious twist on a traditional flan recipe.

Get the recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Flan

For something a little different, try these pumpkin cranberry bars. With the addition of yellow cake mix, these bars couldn't be simpler. The pumpkin cranberry bars are sweet yet slightly tart, making this a fantastic treat your kids are bound to love.

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All of your favorite fall flavors taste even better in cookie form. This recipe for pumpkin cookies includes cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and a slightly sweet cream cheese frosting. You can add a delightful crunch by topping the cookies with chopped nuts and a dash of additional cinnamon.

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If you love the pumpkin scones from Starbucks, you're in luck. This copycat recipe is simple to make and is much more affordable than the scones at your local coffee shop. It's similar to most other scone recipes, but the addition of pumpkin puree and a spiced glaze makes it the perfect choice for fall mornings.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Scones

You can't have a list of pumpkin recipes without including this classic dessert. Pumpkin pie is normally enjoyed at Thanksgiving, but there's no rule against making it whenever you feel like it during the fall. Whether you're looking for a dessert to enjoy on a busy weeknight or something special for the weekend, this recipe never fails.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie