As the leaves start to turn and the air gets a little crisper, it can only mean one thing: pumpkin season is upon us! And what better way to celebrate than by whipping up plenty of mouthwatering recipes with pumpkin spice.
You can use this beloved autumn flavor in all sorts of foods and drinks, from savory dishes to sweet treats. Whether you’re looking to cure a pumpkin spice craving, or a busy mom searching for the perfect kid friendly snack, we’ve got plenty of ideas here for you.
With it’s warm, comforting flavor profile, it’s Pumpkin Spice recipes are the perfect way to transition from hot summer days to cool evenings and winter coats.
Run out of store-bought pumpkin spice?
No worries! You can learn how to make pumpkin spice right at home, so you’ll never run out. It’s also the best way to ensure that your recipes are free from preservatives and other unwanted additives.
Make Sure Your Treats Look their Best
It’s no surprise that most of these recipes lean on the sweet side, which makes them perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, fall baby showers, and more. So, why not make your treats look as pretty as possible? Here are some easy ideas:
- Use a tiered tray: Displaying mini fall desserts vertically on a tiered tray makes your buffet more interesting, and shows off all the pretty fall colors.
- Garnish with seasonal fruits and vegetables: Cranberries, mini pumpkins, and gourds are all food safe ways to add color and texture to your party tray.
- Add some cute party printables. In just a few minutes, you can print out some adorable Halloween printables or Thanksgiving printables to label your trays. You can even replace the recipe name with a cute themed name to make it more fun.
- Garnish with fall candy: If you’re planning desserts for kids, scatter some fall M&Ms, Reese’s pieces, candy pumpkins, or candy corn on the dessert tray to make it extra festive.
45 Mouth-Watering Recipes with Pumpkin Spice
Satisfy your fall cravings by enjoying one of these delicious recipes with pumpkin spice. From crisp cool drinks, to delicious desserts, or fun treats for the kids, there's something for everyone.
Pumpkin Pie Truffles with Cream Cheese
Yum! These easy pumpkin pie truffles with cream cheese are a perfectly sweet fall treat everyone in your family will love.
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Kickstart your fall with our irresistible Pumpkin Bread Pudding recipe! Perfect for a Thanksgiving breakfast or a cozy dessert, this recipe strikes a perfect balance between decadent custard and spiced pumpkin.
Pumpkin Juice
Not only is this pumpkin juice recipe delicious, it's incredibly easy. Make a batch for your next Halloween party or Harry Potter movie night!
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
Smooth, creamy, and bursting with pumpkin spice flavor in a graham cracker crust, this ridiculously easy no bake pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert.
Mini Pumpkin Pies with Leaf Crusts and Praline Topping
Don't want to serve the same old boring pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving? These mini pumpkin pies with leaf crusts are an easy way to update a classic recipe.
Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles with a Kick!
These aren’t your everyday chocolates! Make chocolate pumpkin truffles when you want a fall treat with a kick, thanks to pumpkin spice and gingersnaps.
Pumpkin Pie Bars with a Nutella Swirl
Pumpkin pie bars with a chocolatey Nutella swirl are a unique spin on a fall favorite. Ooey gooey, chocolate Nutella mingles with fall’s favorite vegetable to create an easy, creamy homemade sheet pan dessert that’s perfect for a crowd.
Pumpkin bars with a gingersnap crust
Pumpkin bars with a gingersnap crust! Make them for a crowd, or as a simply anytime treat. (Try them with or without the caramel layer & decide which is best!)
Pumpkin Spice Meringue Pumpkins
Flavored with the great taste of Fall, Pumpkin Spice Meringue Pumpkins are a colorful treat will please both kids and adults.
Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
Soft and perfectly spiced Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are literally the easiest bars that I have ever made! They just scream fall. These bars are made in One Bowl and are ready in under 30 minutes.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread
This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread is soft, moist, and loaded with pumpkin spice flavor. Whether it’s paired with a hot cup of coffee for breakfast or a cold glass of milk for dessert, this treat is sure to hit the spot this Fall.
Healthy Pumpkin Brownies
These healthy pumpkin brownies are rich, decadent, and full of chocolate flavor! Best of all, you can enjoy them warm or cold, no matter what you're in the mood for!
How to Make the Best Pumpkin Coffee Cake
This Pumpkin Coffee Cake with its crunchy streusel topping and sweet glaze is perfect for breakfast or dessert, and only requires a few staple holiday baking ingredients.
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are perfect for fall. Egg free and made with almond flour, they're a tasty allergy-friendly treat that can easily be made at home from scratch in either the oven or air fryer.
Chewy Pumpkin Snap Cookies
These chewy pumpkin snap cookies are easy to whip up. They are soft and crispy around the edges with a cinnamon sugar crust for an added crunch.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls
These easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Crescent Rolls are fluffy, sweet, and tangy. They're great for dessert, breakfast, or as an appetizer - especially during the holidays!
pumpkin cake (with cream cheese frosting)
Skip baking Pumpkin Pie and serve this Easy Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting this Thanksgiving. Turns out moist and fluffy, every single time and doesn't even need a mixer!
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes are perfectly soft, creamy, and loaded with delicious pumpkin flavor. Enjoy sugar-free mini pumpkin cheesecakes that are just 3 grams of net carbs each.
Pumpkin Mousse Recipe
Pumpkin mousse is both delicious and easy to make. Gluten-free and only 5 ingredients, this treat is ready to devour in about 15 minutes.
Coconut cream pumpkin mousse
This coconut cream pumpkin mousse is made with a few ingredients and can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes. It's egg free and vegan friendly. The added gingersnap cookies adds a crunchy layer to it.
Baked Pumpkin Donuts
Not only will these baked pumpkin donuts make your house smell amazing, there's nothing quite like biting into a warm, fresh-baked pumpkin donut on a cool autumn day. Yum!
Baked Pumpkin Donuts (Decorated to Look Like Donuts!)
Baked pumpkin donuts are a soft and sweet homemade treat that can be decorated classically or like pumpkins. Enjoy these festive treats for fall, or as a fun Halloween dessert.
Easy Pumpkin Waffles - Six Hungry Feet- Recipes - Breakfast
Easy Pumpkin Waffles made with fresh pumpkin puree and plenty of fall spices are going to be your new family favorite for cozy weekend mornings.
Nutella Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
What's better than homemade cinnamon rolls? Fall cinnamon rolls with Nutella and everyone's favorite fall flavor, pumpkin spice! It's the perfect way to take everything you love about cinnamon rolls and kick it up an extra tasty notch for autumn.
Vegan Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Brownie (Ultra-Rich, Fudgy & Simple)
I chose to decorate these pumpkins in a simple, rustic style using this Orange Rum glaze and some cake decorating sugars. I am particularly fond of India Tree, which are all natural (the sage green…
Mini Pumpkin Cakes with Orange Rum Glaze
I chose to decorate these pumpkins in a simple, rustic style using this Orange Rum glaze and some cake decorating sugars. I am particularly fond of India Tree, which are all natural (the sage green…
Pumpkin Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Learn how to make this gorgeous layered pumpkin cake, complete with cinnamon spiced cream cheese frosting. It's perfect for fall, Thanksgiving, and even Christmas.
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Bite size morsels that will have you clamouring for more. Trust me, just like Lay’s I bet ya can’t eat just one.
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Frosted Pumpkin Cookies
Super tender Melt-In-Your-Mouth Frosted Pumpkin Cookies are frosted with rich vanilla buttercream. This easy recipe can be whipped up in about 20 minutes and is perfect for parties!
Pumpkin Dip
Pumpkin Dip is a delicious way to bring festive fall flavors and fun to your table. This quick and easy recipe only takes minutes to make and is perfect with everything from gingersnaps to pretzels to apple slices.
Low Carb Keto Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
Learn how to make healthy, low carb pumpkin cookies in 30 minutes or less that are deliciously chewy, soft and best of all keto friendly!
Banana Pumpkin Muffins
You won't be able to stop with only one of these irresistibly tender, sweet, and spicy banana pumpkin muffins. They're so easy to whip up and they're perfect for fall mornings.
Pumpkin Hand Pies
How cute are these little jack-o-lantern shaped pumpkin hand pies? Better yet, they're a fun pumpkin spice recipe to make with the kids, too!
How to make PUMPKIN ROLL!!
Don't be fooled by that fancy swirl, this pumpkin roll is so much easier to make than you think and will quickly become one of your favorite fall desserts when you want to seriously impress a crowd.
Roasted Pumpkin Soup - Six Hungry Feet - Recipes
Make the most of fall with this delicious warm Roasted Pumpkin Soup. Don't forget to top it with toasted seeds and coconut milk to really take it over the top!
Caramel Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
If you've got an autumn playdate scheduled, you'll definitely want to whip up a batch of this delicious pumpkin cream cheese dip drizzled with caramel and filled with plenty of pumpkin spice.
Mini Pumpkin Pecan Strudel Cups
Creamy Pumpkin Pecan Strudel Cups are like little mini pumpkin pies in fillo shells. Super easy, bite size, and delicious.
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread (Vegan)
This pumpkin bread has the perfect texture (no one would ever guess it’s gluten-free!). Plus, it’s completely vegan and refined sugar-free —that means it is just a bit healthier than most pumpkin bread recipes out there.
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are easy to make with a cake mix but taste like you spent hours making them! These easy pumpkin cupcakes are perfect for any fall gathering.
Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
The easiest vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies! One bowl, 7 ingredients and no chilling time. Chewy and crisp edges, a soft center and everything you want from cookies!
Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
Everyone loves deviled eggs at a party, and this pumpkin themed twist was made just for fall. They even have pumpkin puree added to them!
Easy Oreo Pumpkin Pie Fudge
This Easy Oreo Pumpkin Pie Fudge recipe is an amazing treat for fall, but instead of just being soft and creamy, it also has the extra crunch from vanilla Oreo cookies! A fun treat for young and old.
Pumpkin Cake Pops #HalloweenTreatsWeek
No matter the occasion, these fall-themed pumpkin cake pops will be a hit! Serve them as a sweet snack, or add them to your dessert bar for a show-stopping finger food that is sure to delight all your guests.
As you can see there’s no shortage of ideas to help cure a a pumpkin spice craving. And if you’re looking for more delicious fall recipes, you won’t want to miss these tasty recipe collections.
From sweet autumn apple cocktails to cute Halloween treats and delicious fall appetizers, there’s something for everyone’s tastebuds. Grab your copy today!
This paragraph was originally published on September 4, 2017. It has been updated with new recipes and helpful information.