Edible Cookie Dough Pumpkins – 3 Ingredient No Bake Fall Treat
Every fall, I find myself craving something cute, cozy, and super easy to make, and these edible cookie dough pumpkins check all the boxes. They come together in minutes with just a few ingredients I usually have on hand, and they’re always a hit with kids and adults alike.
No baking, no fuss, just fun little pumpkin treats that taste like cookie dough heaven. They’re perfect for Thanksgiving, bake sale, or cozy fall afternoons with the kids.
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If you’re looking for a festive fall treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat, these cookie dough pumpkins are it.
How to Make Cookie Dough Pumpkins
Here are the ingredients you need to make these edible cookie dough pumpkins, plus step by step instructions for how to make them.
Ingredients
- 12 pieces of safe to eat cookie dough
- Orange sanding sugar
- 6 pretzel sticks
Step by Step Instructions
1. With clean, gloved hands, shape each portion of cookie dough into a smooth ball.
2. Using a toothpick, gently press vertical lines around the sides of each ball. Aim for 4 to 6 evenly spaced grooves to give them a pumpkin-like look.
3. To add some color, sparkle and texture, roll a few of the pumpkins in the orange sanding sugar.
4. Break the pretzel sticks in half and press one half into the top center of each pumpkin to create a stem.
5. Place your finished pumpkins in the fridge to chill until you’re ready to serve.
Honestly, these cookie dough pumpkins are one of those treats I come back to year after year. They’re quick, mess-free, and just so cute on any fall dessert table. Whether you’re short on time or just want something simple and fun to share, these little no-bake pumpkins are the perfect sweet fix. Get the kids involved, make a batch in minutes, and enjoy a festive bite of cookie dough goodness all season long!
More Fall Treats
- Pumpkin S’mores Cookies
- No Bake Pumpkin Lush Dessert
- Gingerbread Pumpkin Poke Cake
- Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling
- Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Apple Pie Pops
Cookie Dough Pumpkins
Ingredients
- 12 pieces of safe to eat cookie dough
- Orange sanding sugar
- 6 pretzel sticks
Instructions
- With clean, gloved hands, shape each portion of cookie dough into a smooth ball.
- Using a toothpick, gently press vertical lines around the sides of each ball. Aim for 4 to 6 evenly spaced grooves to give them a pumpkin-like look.
- To add some color, sparkle and texture, roll a few of the pumpkins in the orange sanding sugar.
- Break the pretzel sticks in half and press one half into the top center of each pumpkin to create a stem.
- Place your finished pumpkins in the fridge to chill until you’re ready to serve.
