19 Chocolate and Pumpkin Desserts to Sweeten Up Your Autumn Day
During the fall, pumpkin recipes are obviously the go-to dessert choice for most people. But let’s face it: You can never officially say goodbye to chocolate. Instead of choosing between the two, bring them both together with perfectly balanced pumpkin chocolate treats. Think about it — how much better would your favorite pumpkin cheesecake recipes be if only they included chocolate? Just short of putting chocolate in your pumpkin soup, you’re going to be pairing these two ingredients together all fall long. Keep reading for 19 delectable pumpkin and chocolate desserts that will sweeten up any autumn day.
1. Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars: This pumpkin-flavored cross between a blondie, an oatmeal cookie and a chocolate chip cookie will be the MVP of your house. It’s lightly spiced, so any picky eaters will still be in love. (via Five Heart Home)
2. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Mini Muffins: What better way to incorporate the season into your grab-and-go breakfast than with mini chocolate chip pumpkin muffins? They’re *totally* good for you, so you can feel great about every bite. (via Amy’s Healthy Baking)
3. Pumpkin Chocolate Cake With Pumpkin Whipped Cream: Decadent doesn’t even begin to describe this cake. It has layers of chocolate cake, rich chocolate ganache and fluffy pumpkin whipped cream to finish it off. YES, please. (via I Am Baker)
4. Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins: If dessert inception was a thing, these muffins would be front and center. Speaking of center, the middle of these are filled with pumpkin chocolate chip cheesecake. (via Dinner at the Zoo)
5. Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Pie: Be aware that you’ll find regular pumpkin pie completely unacceptable after you try it with a chocolate swirl. Pair it with a homemade whole wheat crust and top with fresh whipped cream to boot. (via Healthy Seasonal Recipes)
6. Pumpkin Spice Truffles: These truffles couldn’t be easier to make. The only catch is that you have to choose between coating them in white or dark chocolate. And you KNOW that’s a tough choice. (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)
7. Chocolate Pumpkin Whoopie Pies: Between the soft chocolate cookies and creamy pumpkin center, these pies are enough to give you serious dessert envy. Lust no more, because you can whip them up with ease. (via Life Made Simple)
8. Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake: To say you’ll be obsessed with this cheesecake is an understatement. If you’re not a huge fan of pumpkin pie, this is a great chocoholic-friendly alternative. (via The First Year)
9. Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies: These brownies are moist and fudgy (as they should be!), but they’re also gluten-free and refined sugar-free. No one will ever know that this decadent brownie is not so decadent after all. (via Bakerita)
10. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies: We couldn’t leave out a recipe for classic pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. These are the perfect mix of chewy and soft, and they’re perfect for when you don’t want to make a huge batch. (via Dessert for Two)
11. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancake Bites: Yes, we said bite-sized pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes. Forget about breakfast — these are getting eaten all day long. (via Cincy Shopper)
12. Pumpkin Chocolate Cupcakes: These yin yang-style cupcakes are right up everyone’s alley. They’re fun to make and even more fun eat. (via The First Year)
13. Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Bundt Cake: The pumpkin chocolate swirl gives this Bundt cake serious tiger vibes. Dust the top with powdered sugar and you could easily sell the slices at Starbucks. (via I Heart Eating)
14. The Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread: Calling these the BEST is definitely a bold statement, but we would have to agree. The secret is in the mini chocolate chips — that way, you get more chocolate in each and every bite. (via Averie Cooks)
15. Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars: There’s a fine line between soft and too soft, and these bars are walking the tightrope. Have a glass of milk handy, because they’re basically fudge. (via Averie Cooks)
16. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Egg Rolls: Skeptical about dessert in egg rolls? Think of these as a quick way to hack a cannoli and let your suspicions melt away with one taste. (via Recipe Runner)
17. Pumpkin Chocolate Icebox Pie: Desserts with no actual baking involved are always a winner. A couple of hours of chill time later, you have a cold pie that’s *way* better than plain pumpkin. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)
18. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Scones: There’s only one baked good that’s acceptable to dip in your PSL, and it’s these pumpkin chocolate chip scones. Talk about fall-tastic. (via Baker by Nature)
19. Triple Layer Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake: This is the pumpkin cake to end all pumpkin cakes. It’s got a simple cream cheese frosting that doesn’t take away from all the other amazing flavors going on. Don’t forget to include the garnish of pumpkin truffles and honeycomb. (via What’s Gaby Cooking?)
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