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Editor's Picks: The best-ever pumpkin desserts

  • <b>Pumpkin Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches, <a href="http://www.shutterbean.com/2013/pumpkin-pecan-ice-cream-sandwiches/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shutterbean;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shutterbean</a></b><br><br>Pumpkin ice cream is just dandy on its own (seriously -- try it), but sandwiched between two fudgy layers of cake and you've got a little bite of heaven on your hands (and we mean literally all over your hands -- it gets messy). This recipe is pretty low-key, so it's perfect for making with your little ones on a quiet night in. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze!
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    Editor's Picks: The best-ever pumpkin desserts

    Pumpkin Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches, Shutterbean

    Pumpkin ice cream is just dandy on its own (seriously -- try it), but sandwiched between two fudgy layers of cake and you've got a little bite of heaven on your hands (and we mean literally all over your hands -- it gets messy). This recipe is pretty low-key, so it's perfect for making with your little ones on a quiet night in. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze!
    Shutterbean
  • <b>Super Moist Pumpkin Bundt Cake, <a href="http://thebakingbird.com/super-moist-pumpkin-bundt-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Baking Bird;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Baking Bird</a></b><br><br>It's time to dust of your grandmother's bundt pan -- the classic hollow-centred cake that was the hit of the '50s is all the rage in cooking clubs these days. And for good reason -- not only do they make a cake look great, but their shape ensures your labour of love is cooked perfectly throughout, with no overcooked edges and gooey centre. We love <a href="http://thebakingbird.com/super-moist-pumpkin-bundt-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Baking Bird;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Baking Bird</a>'s faux-buttermilk version, which keeps the cake moist and delicious. A super-simple glaze tops it off for presentation and added sweetness!
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    Editor's Picks: The best-ever pumpkin desserts

    Super Moist Pumpkin Bundt Cake, The Baking Bird

    It's time to dust of your grandmother's bundt pan -- the classic hollow-centred cake that was the hit of the '50s is all the rage in cooking clubs these days. And for good reason -- not only do they make a cake look great, but their shape ensures your labour of love is cooked perfectly throughout, with no overcooked edges and gooey centre. We love The Baking Bird's faux-buttermilk version, which keeps the cake moist and delicious. A super-simple glaze tops it off for presentation and added sweetness!
    The Baking Bird
  • <b>Pumpkin Bread Pudding, <a href="http://www.sweetpotatochronicles.com/wordpress/2013/10/pumpkin-week-pumpkin-bread-pudding/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sweet Potato Chronicles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Sweet Potato Chronicles</a></b><br><br>If you've ever needed an excuse to enjoy french toast after 2 p.m., look no further than bread pudding. While admittedly not the sexiest dessert (it was originally created as a way to use up stale bread), this modern pumpkin version made with chunks of sweet Challah bread gives it a French toast-like consistency you're sure to love.
    3/6

    Editor's Picks: The best-ever pumpkin desserts

    Pumpkin Bread Pudding, Sweet Potato Chronicles

    If you've ever needed an excuse to enjoy french toast after 2 p.m., look no further than bread pudding. While admittedly not the sexiest dessert (it was originally created as a way to use up stale bread), this modern pumpkin version made with chunks of sweet Challah bread gives it a French toast-like consistency you're sure to love.
    Maya Vis­nyei/ Sweet Potato Chronicles
  • <b>Baked Pumpkin Pudding, <a href="http://thebountyhunter.ca/recipes/baked-pumpkin-pudding" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Bounty Hunter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Bounty Hunter</a></b><br><br>Let's be honest -- when it comes to pumpkin pie, we're in it for the filling. Skip the onerous kneading and rolling of pie crust and go straight for the good stuff by making this pudding-like dessert, which boasts creamy coconut milk, sweet maple syrup and warm autumn spices.
    4/6

    Editor's Picks: The best-ever pumpkin desserts

    Baked Pumpkin Pudding, The Bounty Hunter

    Let's be honest -- when it comes to pumpkin pie, we're in it for the filling. Skip the onerous kneading and rolling of pie crust and go straight for the good stuff by making this pudding-like dessert, which boasts creamy coconut milk, sweet maple syrup and warm autumn spices.
    The Bounty Hunter
  • <b>Perfect Pumpkin Cookies, <a href="http://erincooks.com/perfect-pumpkin-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Erin Cooks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Erin Cooks</a></b><br><br>Nothing beats the simplicity and pure goodness of a chocolate chip cookie -- except a chocolate chip pumpkin cookie, of course! Sweet, earthy pumpkin purée aligns perfectly with chocolate chips and buttery dough in this reinvented comfort food. For an even more decadent touch, use dark chocolate chips.
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    Editor's Picks: The best-ever pumpkin desserts

    Perfect Pumpkin Cookies, Erin Cooks

    Nothing beats the simplicity and pure goodness of a chocolate chip cookie -- except a chocolate chip pumpkin cookie, of course! Sweet, earthy pumpkin purée aligns perfectly with chocolate chips and buttery dough in this reinvented comfort food. For an even more decadent touch, use dark chocolate chips.
    Erin Cooks
  • <b>Pumpkin Doughnuts with Cream Cheese Icing and Candied Pecans, <a href="http://www.frommysweetheart.com/pumpkin-donuts-with-cream-cheese-icing-candied-pepitas/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:From My Sweet Heart;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">From My Sweet Heart</a></b><br><br>We had a good run with muffins, but the latest portable treats satisfying our sweet tooths are equally easy-to-make doughnuts. Do yourself a favour and pick up a doughnut pan at your local kitchen store (most run for about $10), and you'll quickly be a convert to their "hole-y" ways. These pumpkin doughnuts are a must-try, with their creamy icing and sweet-and-salty pecan topping.
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    Editor's Picks: The best-ever pumpkin desserts

    Pumpkin Doughnuts with Cream Cheese Icing and Candied Pecans, From My Sweet Heart

    We had a good run with muffins, but the latest portable treats satisfying our sweet tooths are equally easy-to-make doughnuts. Do yourself a favour and pick up a doughnut pan at your local kitchen store (most run for about $10), and you'll quickly be a convert to their "hole-y" ways. These pumpkin doughnuts are a must-try, with their creamy icing and sweet-and-salty pecan topping.
    From My Sweet Heart
<b>Pumpkin Pecan Ice Cream Sandwiches, <a href="http://www.shutterbean.com/2013/pumpkin-pecan-ice-cream-sandwiches/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shutterbean;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Shutterbean</a></b><br><br>Pumpkin ice cream is just dandy on its own (seriously -- try it), but sandwiched between two fudgy layers of cake and you've got a little bite of heaven on your hands (and we mean literally all over your hands -- it gets messy). This recipe is pretty low-key, so it's perfect for making with your little ones on a quiet night in. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze!
<b>Super Moist Pumpkin Bundt Cake, <a href="http://thebakingbird.com/super-moist-pumpkin-bundt-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Baking Bird;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Baking Bird</a></b><br><br>It's time to dust of your grandmother's bundt pan -- the classic hollow-centred cake that was the hit of the '50s is all the rage in cooking clubs these days. And for good reason -- not only do they make a cake look great, but their shape ensures your labour of love is cooked perfectly throughout, with no overcooked edges and gooey centre. We love <a href="http://thebakingbird.com/super-moist-pumpkin-bundt-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Baking Bird;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Baking Bird</a>'s faux-buttermilk version, which keeps the cake moist and delicious. A super-simple glaze tops it off for presentation and added sweetness!
<b>Pumpkin Bread Pudding, <a href="http://www.sweetpotatochronicles.com/wordpress/2013/10/pumpkin-week-pumpkin-bread-pudding/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sweet Potato Chronicles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Sweet Potato Chronicles</a></b><br><br>If you've ever needed an excuse to enjoy french toast after 2 p.m., look no further than bread pudding. While admittedly not the sexiest dessert (it was originally created as a way to use up stale bread), this modern pumpkin version made with chunks of sweet Challah bread gives it a French toast-like consistency you're sure to love.
<b>Baked Pumpkin Pudding, <a href="http://thebountyhunter.ca/recipes/baked-pumpkin-pudding" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Bounty Hunter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Bounty Hunter</a></b><br><br>Let's be honest -- when it comes to pumpkin pie, we're in it for the filling. Skip the onerous kneading and rolling of pie crust and go straight for the good stuff by making this pudding-like dessert, which boasts creamy coconut milk, sweet maple syrup and warm autumn spices.
<b>Perfect Pumpkin Cookies, <a href="http://erincooks.com/perfect-pumpkin-cookies/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Erin Cooks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Erin Cooks</a></b><br><br>Nothing beats the simplicity and pure goodness of a chocolate chip cookie -- except a chocolate chip pumpkin cookie, of course! Sweet, earthy pumpkin purée aligns perfectly with chocolate chips and buttery dough in this reinvented comfort food. For an even more decadent touch, use dark chocolate chips.
<b>Pumpkin Doughnuts with Cream Cheese Icing and Candied Pecans, <a href="http://www.frommysweetheart.com/pumpkin-donuts-with-cream-cheese-icing-candied-pepitas/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:From My Sweet Heart;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">From My Sweet Heart</a></b><br><br>We had a good run with muffins, but the latest portable treats satisfying our sweet tooths are equally easy-to-make doughnuts. Do yourself a favour and pick up a doughnut pan at your local kitchen store (most run for about $10), and you'll quickly be a convert to their "hole-y" ways. These pumpkin doughnuts are a must-try, with their creamy icing and sweet-and-salty pecan topping.
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Take a moment for yourself in this blissful time between seasons, as the leaves are still crisp underfoot and the air's chill encourages cozy scarves and colourful mittens.

It's primetime for autumn baking, and with the smell of pumpkin spice in the air, our taste buds are calling out for the sweet, earthy taste of everyone's favourite gourd.

Treat yourself to one of our perfect pumpkin desserts, carefully selected from some of the most delicious seasonal recipes on the web. We've gone beyond traditional pumpkin pie to feature creative recipes that will get you excited to start cooking.

We want to see your pumpkin desserts! Tweet us @YahooShineCA.

-- By Gilean Watts