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19 Dishes That Utilize a Full Can of Pumpkin

>I love baking with pumpkin! And I get especially excited when recipes call for a full can of pumpkin. Using the whole can definitely beats leftover remnants of canned pumpkin hanging out in the refrigerator for eternity.

All of the recipes below use the entire can of pumpkin. We’re talking muffins, pumpkin bars, the most incredible caramel-soaked pumpkin cake, pumpkin pull-apart bread, perfect pumpkin cheesecake, and even a savory recipe (that chili is SO GOOD).

Stock your pantry with cans of pumpkin and you’ll be all set. The hardest part will be deciding which of these recipes to make first!

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19 Dishes That Utilize a Full Can of Pumpkin

Mini Pumpkin Donut Muffins

These delightful mini pumpkin donut muffins are dipped in butter and rolled in cinnamon and sugar. They are soft, fluffy and so yummy! Get the Recipe>2

pumpkin chocolate chip muffin in muffin tin

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

I’ve been making these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins for over ten years now, and they continue to be a favorite! Easy, fast, perfect! Get the Recipe>3

Square of pumpkin caramel poke cake with bite taken out and topped with frosting and toffee bits.

Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake with Whipped Caramel Cream Frosting

A stunning dessert, this pumpkin caramel poke cake is so moist and perfectly spiced, and that whipped caramel cream frosting is to-die for! Get the Recipe>4

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Individual Crustless Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes

These adorable, delicious, little crustless pumpkin pie cupcakes are exactly what pumpkin pie should taste like. Get the Recipe>5

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Perfect Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Plump with pumpkin and loads of chocolate, these cookies are light and fluffy and terribly, terribly easy to make. Get the Recipe>6

Several pumpkin cupcakes topped with whipped cream cheese frosting on wire cooling rack.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

A one-bowl recipe, these perfect pumpkin cupcakes are soft and fluffy and topped with the creamiest whipped cream cheese frosting. Get the Recipe>7

Perfect Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Perfect Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

This perfect pumpkin chocolate chip bread is loaded with chocolate chips. Fluffy and super moist, it tastes even better the next day! Get the Recipe>8

sourdough pumpkin muffin in brown paper liner on metal cooling rack

Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins

If the world could have only one great muffin, this would be it. These sourdough pumpkin muffins are incredible. Fluffy, moist, PERFECT! Get the Recipe>9

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Pumpkin Bars with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

Fluffy and moist and SO easy to make, these delicious pumpkin bars are the perfect fall treat, and that amazing whipped cream cheese frosting is quite literally the icing on the cake. Get the Recipe>10

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Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins with Maple Cream Glaze

These pumpkin applesauce muffins are the fluffiest, most delicious pumpkin muffins ever – oh my goodness, I love them so much! Plus, the optional, but delicious, maple cream glaze is so tasty drizzled on top! Get the Recipe>11

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Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecake Bars

These pumpkin and Oreo cheesecake bars are a delicious combination all the best things: Oreos, cheesecake and pumpkin. Yum. Get the Recipe>12

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

Pumpkin and cream cheese were meant to be together…and these amazingly delicious pumpkin cream cheese muffins prove it! Light and fluffy, the pumpkin muffin is perfection, and that delightful cream cheese center is like the icing on the cake. Get the Recipe>13

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Pumpkin White Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

Creamy and rich and luxurious, this is the best pumpkin cheesecake! It is silky and decadent and so easy to make. The white chocolate topping is fantastic! Get the Recipe>14

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Pumpkin Pie Sheet Cake

This pumpkin pie sheet cake has a pumpkin pie filling top and a cakey crust. If you don’t want the hassle of making a pie crust, try this! Get the Recipe>15

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread with Vanilla Glaze

This pumpkin cinnamon pull-apart bread with vanilla glaze is a clever way to get a cinnamon-roll-like taste and texture in a pull apart bread. Get the Recipe>16

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Pumpkin Blondies with Chocolate Chips

Deliciously pumpkin with hints of chocolate and with a perfect moist, thick texture these pumpkin blondies with chocolate chips scream fall! Get the Recipe>17

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Black Bean & Pumpkin Chili

The combination of the warm pumpkin, hearty black beans, fresh onions and peppers and other gentle spices makes for a significantly delicious chili. Get the Recipe>18

19 Dishes That Utilize a Full Can of Pumpkin

The Best Classic Pumpkin Pie

This classic pumpkin pie is delicious! Creamier than other versions, it is perfectly spiced and the best pumpkin pie around. Get the Recipe>19

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Pumpkin Cobbler

This unique and delicious pumpkin cobbler is just what it seems – a creamy, rich, sweet layer of spiced pumpkin topped with a cakey spread. Get the Recipe>

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