7 Recipes That Prove Pumpkin & Chocolate Are the Perfect Match

Pumpkin and chocolate pair perfectly in these fall desserts.

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Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

Total Time 35 min
Servings 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: This dessert is super easy to pull together and the flavorful results will win you nothing but rave reviews. — Aimee Ransom, Hoschton, Georgia
Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 139 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate Ganache Pumpkin Tart

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love the flavor combination of spiced pumpkin and chocolate, which inspired me to create this chocolate pumpkin tart. Sometimes I like to sprinkle chopped crystallized ginger over the chocolate ganache for extra flavor and texture. —Bernice Janowski, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 551 calories, 30g fat (18g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles

Total Time 30 min
Servings 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a party plate, a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love. —Monica Mooney, Roseville, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 truffle: 97 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Pumpkin Brownies

Total Time 45 min
Servings 20 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Chocolate and pumpkin pair up to make a family-favorite fall dessert. These pumpkin brownies are fantastic for parties and picnics. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 brownie: 189 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time 20 min
Servings 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I'm one of the cooking project leaders for my daughter's 4-H club, where these soft, delicious cookies were a huge hit with the kids. —Marietta Slater, Augusta, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 112 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 68mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 2 loaves (12 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator: A touch of cinnamon helps blend the flavors in this tender pumpkin chocolate chip bread. And since the recipe makes two loaves, you can send one to a bake sale and keep one for your family to enjoy. —Lora Stanley, Bennington, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 315 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 165mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Pumpkin Chip Cupcakes

Total Time 40 min
Servings 15 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator: I love these cupcakes that are loaded with chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. My mom makes them for dessert on special occasions or for a sweet autumn snack. -Jacinta Ransom, South Haven, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 1 cupcake: 388 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 276mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.