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30 Pumpkin Treats Kids Can Make

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Fall is almost here! And that means more pumpkin recipes that you can shake a stick at! Autumn is also an excellent time for baking as a family, so it’s always a good idea to get the kids involved whenever you’re in the kitchen. I love this list of Easy Pumpkin Recipes!

Why not try some of these fun pumpkin recipes for kids? There are all kinds of delicious pumpkin desserts here, including cakes, bars, cookies, muffins, and even ice cream! You can’t go wrong!

Still have plenty of pumpkin to use? Try some of these healthy pumpkin recipes too! I love simple desserts! 

How do I help kids stay safe in the kitchen?

Kitchen safety for kids is about supervision, teaching age-appropriate tasks, and setting clear rules.

Here are some ways to help kids stay safe in the kitchen:

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  1. Set Boundaries
    • Create “safe zones” where kids can help, like mixing or setting the table, away from the stove and knives.
  2. Teach Safety Basics
    • Wash hands before cooking.
    • Don’t touch sharp or hot objects without permission.
    • Always use oven mitts when handling hot items.
  3. Use Age-Appropriate Tools
    • Younger kids: plastic knives, step stools with safety rails.
    • Older kids: Introduce sharper tools under supervision and teach cutting skills slowly.
  4. Supervise Closely
    • Stay nearby, especially when kids use appliances, heat, or sharp tools.
  5. Demonstrate First
    • Show safe ways to stir, chop, or carry items before letting kids try.
  6. Practice Fire Safety
    • Teach “Stop, Drop, and Roll.”
    • Show how to turn pot handles inward.
    • Keep dish towels away from open flames.
  7. Keep a First Aid Kit Handy
    • Be prepared for minor cuts or burns, and teach kids what to do if they get hurt.

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1
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Mix Muffins
These Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Mix Muffins make a wonderful on-the-go breakfast!
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2
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Recipe
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Recipe
This creamy Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream will be a huge hit with the little ones!
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3
Cheesecake Swirled Pumpkin Brownies
Cheesecake Swirled Pumpkin Brownies
Bake up these Cheesecake-Swirled Pumpkin Brownies to share with the kids!
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4
Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread
Kids will love making and tearing apart this Pumpkin Spice Monkey Bread!
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5
Homemade Pumpkin Pudding
Homemade Pumpkin Pudding
Cook this Homemade Pumpkin Pudding with the kids and store it in the fridge for a quick snack!
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6
Pumpkin Spice Frozen Yogurt Pops Recipe
Pumpkin Spice Frozen Yogurt Pops Recipe
Turn pumpkin into popsicles with these Pumpkin Spice Frozen Yogurt Pops!
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7
Easy Mini Pumpkin Pies with Crumb Topping
Easy Mini Pumpkin Pies with Crumb Topping
These adorable Mini Pumpkin Pies are so cute! Plus, they’re already kid-sized!
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8
Pumpkin Fudge
Pumpkin Fudge
Hand out bags of this Pumpkin Fudge to your child’s classmates!
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9
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Add a touch of autumn to your cookie jar with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!
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10
Pumpkin Bites Recipe
Pumpkin Bites Recipe
Hide some healthy stuff in the kids’ snacks with these Fruit and Veggie Pumpkin Bites!
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11
Pumpkin cookies with brown butter icing
Pumpkin cookies with brown butter icing
These soft Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Butter Icing look amazing!
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12
Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Honey Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Make a batch of these Cinnamon Honey-Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and let the kids gobble away!
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13
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Bites
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Bites
These Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Bites are fun bite-sized cakes to enjoy anytime!
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14
Two mason jars filled with iced tea and garnished with cinnamon sticks sit on a striped cloth, evoking the cozy vibe of a Pumpkin Pie Mocktail. Nearby, lime slices rest casually on a wooden surface.
Pumpkin Pie Mocktail Recipe
Have a pumpkin-flavored party drink with this Pumpkin Pie Mocktail – made with real pumpkin!
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15
Pumpkin pie pudding
Pumpkin pie pudding
Kids will love eating a bowl of this Pumpkin Pie Pudding after school!
Check out this recipe
16
Maple Leaf Pumpkin Pie Pops
Maple Leaf Pumpkin Pie Pops
These Maple Leaf Pumpkin Pie Pops are just too cute!
Check out this recipe
17
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pumpkin Bars
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pumpkin Bars
Pack a few of these Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Pumpkin Bars in your child’s lunchbox!
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18
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins (Kid-Friendly and Mom-Approved)
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins (Kid-Friendly and Mom-Approved)
Bake batches of these Pumpkin Muffins and store them in the freezer for kids to grab!
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19
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancake Bites Recipe
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancake Bites Recipe
These mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancake Bites are fun to “pop” on the way to school!
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20
Pumpkin Cake Bars
Pumpkin Cake Bars
Serve these Pumpkin Cake Bars at one of the many parties your kids will have this fall!
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21
Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Let the kids help you make this Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and frost it!
Check out this recipe
22
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
These Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes are perfect for a school bake sale!
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23
Pumpkin Pie in a Jar
Mix up this super cute Pumpkin Pie in a Jar and let kids enjoy one!
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24
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
Here’s another Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream recipe that’s sure to be popular with the littles!
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25
Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipe
You'll want to grab one with each hand and enjoy!
26
2 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread
2 Ingredient Pumpkin Bread
Just two simple ingredients are all you need!
Check out this recipe
27
A close-up of a bowl filled with square, yellow, cheese-flavored snacks. The background reveals a blurred section of a newspaper. A few snacks, alongside some Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow, are scattered around the bowl, adding an autumnal twist to the scene.
Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow
Get all the pumpkin spice flavors!
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28
Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies
Pumpkin Thumbprint Cookies
Treat your tastebuds with this simple dessert!
Check out this recipe
29
Popcorn Pumpkin
Popcorn Pumpkin
Such a super cute and super fun snack idea for kids!
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30
Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops Recipe
Mini Pumpkin Pie Pops Recipe
Talk about the perfect handheld treat!
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31
Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins
Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins
The kids will have a blast helping make these!
Check out this recipe

Which of these pumpkin snack ideas for kids will they make first?

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