5 Easy Pumpkin Desserts with 5 Ingredients or Less
Fall is the perfect season for cozy baking, and these easy pumpkin desserts prove you don’t need a long list of ingredients to make something delicious. Whether you’re craving soft cookies, fluffy muffins, or a creamy no-bake treat, these simple recipes come together with 5 ingredients or less, making them perfect for busy weeknights, last-minute gatherings, or satisfying your pumpkin spice cravings. Grab a can of pumpkin purée and get ready to whip up these quick and delicious fall desserts!
4-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft pumpkin cookies come together with just four simple ingredients, making them perfect for busy fall baking.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) spice cake mix
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the cake mix, pumpkin purée, and vanilla until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until set.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Bake Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins
These soft and fluffy pumpkin spice muffins are the perfect shortcut to fall baking. Made with just three simple ingredients, they’re quick to prepare, incredibly moist, and packed with cozy pumpkin flavor. Whether you’re making breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a last-minute dessert, this easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. 🎃🍁
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix all ingredients until smooth.
- Divide batter into a lined muffin tin.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool and enjoy.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Bake Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 minutes
4-Ingredient Pumpkin Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 can pumpkin purée
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix pumpkin puree and condensed milk.
- Spread into a greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle cake mix evenly over the top.
- Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Bake Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 55minutes
4-Ingredient No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in pumpkin purée and powdered sugar.
- Spoon graham cracker crumbs into serving glasses.
- Top with pumpkin mixture.
- Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hr 10minutes
4-Ingredient Pumpkin Fudge
Ingredients
- 3 cups white chocolate chips
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Melt white chocolate and condensed milk together.
- Stir in pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice.
- Pour into a parchment-lined pan.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours until firm.
- Slice into squares.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hrs 10 minutes
Conclusion
Pumpkin desserts don’t have to be complicated to be delicious. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create cozy treats that are perfect for fall baking, holiday gatherings, or an everyday sweet snack. Try one—or all five—and enjoy the comforting flavors of pumpkin all season long. Don’t forget to save this list for your next baking day! 🎃🍂
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