These 50 Pumpkin Spice Recipes Go Way Beyond Just PSLs
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PSL (pumpkin spice latte) season is upon us, and we can't lie: we're pretty obsessed with pumpkin spice, well, everything. As soon as the air turns crisp, we can't help but start to crave the classic latte (and a pumpkin cream cold brew, and a slice of pumpkin bread...), but it shouldn't stop there. And don't worry about it's "basic" reputation—we've taken all the spicy-sweetness of the flavor and made tons of pumpkin spice recipes that are anything but average. So take your pumpkin spice obsession beyond the Starbucks line this year with our recipes for breakfast, cocktails, and desserts guaranteed to make this your sweetest fall yet.
Forgot to pick up pumpkin spice at the store? We're big fans of making our own homemade pumpkin spice blend—but you don't even need to do that. Just add 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and ¼ teaspoon each of ground cloves and ground nutmeg, and you'll be well on your way to making our pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, our pumpkin cheesecake roll, our pumpkin Nutella swirl bread...
No matter how you feel about it, the PSL (pumpkin spice latte) is iconic, but it's not the only beverage that benefits from a little pumpkin pie spice. Check out our frozen pumpkin spice lattes, our apple cider spritzes, our pumpkin spice mules, and our pumpkin spice white Russians for proof. Want even more spicy-sweet in your life? Make our homemade pumpkin spice syrup and use it in place of simple syrup in all your fall drinks.
Speaking of, if you're all about the fall flavors, don't stop with just pumpkin spice. Make the most of the season and check out our favorite fall appetizers, fall dinners, and fall cocktails too.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Adding pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice to chocolate chip cookie dough results in a heavenly pillow-like cookie with major autumn vibes. Yum!
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Pumpkin Spice Latte
We fell hard for the pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks, we won't deny it and you probably did too. If you can't wait for Starbucks to release their signature fall drink (or pay those prices), there is good news: Making your own at home is dangerously easy and faster than waiting in the drive-thru!
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Pumpkin Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars
With an Oreo crust, these pumpkin x crème brûlée x cheesecake bars are EVERYTHING. The sugar topping make these stand out above all the rest.
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Apple Cider Spritz
Easy breezy and ready for fall, this apple cider spritz offers a twist on the summer classic, the Aperol spritz. Waltzing right into the next season with spiced cider and a kiss of pumpkin spice, Aperol’s orange-herbal aspects bring out the best in the cider flavors.
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Pumpkin Pie
Every Thanksgiving dessert table needs pumpkin pie. It's basically the law. We've got tons of tips and tricks for how to bake your best pie ever. We're big fans of making our own pumpkin spice blend too!
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Lasagna
Sure, pumpkin pie is delicious, but when you have family over and mouthes to feed, spending hours making pie isn't exactly feasible. This over-the-top cheesecake lasagna, though? It takes 30 minutes to throw together, and once it's assembled, the refrigerator does the rest.
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Pumpkin Oat Bars
Don’t want to make yet another pie for your holiday rotation but still need that distinctive pumpkin pie flavor on your menu? Turn your pumpkin pie into a bar!
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Pumpkin-Nutella Swirl Quick Bread
Pumpkin bread is full of warm spices and can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as an afternoon snack. But we decided to up the ante by adding a decadent swirl of everyone’s favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread: Nutella!
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Pumpkin Crisp
This crisp will make you forget pumpkin pie ever existed. The crunchy topping is the perfect accompaniment to the smooth pumpkin filling.
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Frozen Pumpkin Spice Latte
It's crazy to think that pumpkin spice-flavored, well, everything wasn't even popular until the PSL was created. I look forward to its return every year, marking the unofficial start of fall, so I created a frozen boozy latte inspired by this iconic beverage to enjoy year-round.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll
Ready to kick off pumpkin season with the most impressive (but not intimidating!) fall dessert there is?! Luckily, there's no fret with this pumpkin cake roll. With a few simple tips, you'll have perfect swirls of cake and cream cheese filling that will have everyone oohing and aahing when you slice into it.
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Warm, soft, and gooey cinnamon rolls topped with a maple cream cheese frosting... No, you aren't dreaming. These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are just what you need on a cozy fall morning alongside a cup of coffee.
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Pumpkin Pie French Toast Bake
Homemade pumpkin pie and pumpkin spice lattes aren't the only way to get into the spirit of pumpkin season. This cozy make-ahead baked French toast is the easiest way to enjoy all the warm, autumnal flavors you love without having to stand over the stove all morning.
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Pumpkin Spice White Russians
Your pumpkin spice latte, now all grown up! Whether you just want a fun night cap or want to have a signature cocktail at Thanksgiving, this one is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Biscotti
Since pumpkin puree adds extra moisture to the cookies, these won’t get quite as dry as traditional biscotti, but are still plenty sturdy. Serve these with a pumpkin spice latte for a double-dose of fall this year.
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Pumpkin Bread
While we’ll find a way to devour nearly anything pumpkin-related come fall, pumpkin bread is our go-to classic for nearly every meal—as breakfast, a snack, or even an after-dinner dessert. Everyone needs a basic recipe up their sleeve, and we happen to think ours is truly unbeatable.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
Get your pumpkin and cheesecake fix in one with these pumpkin-spiced cookies stuffed with a little surprise: cream cheese filling! The warming pumpkin spice cookies complement the creamy, tangy flavors of cheesecake, creating the most decadent cookie you'll have all season long.
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Blondies
The rich, nutty taste of brown butter makes these pumpkin blondies even better and the perfect fall treat. Pumpkin adds a lot of moisture to baked goods, which keeps these blondies soft and tender, but they’re still slightly chewy in the center, the way the best blondies are.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin cheesecake is the prima donna of all the holiday desserts: rich, decadent, and always a bit over the top, she stops the show wherever she goes. In that spirit, a lot of pumpkin cheesecake recipes pile on loads of flavored garnish and décor (caramel! nuts! crazy whipped cream piping!); but for this, our forever favorite version, we’ve stripped it right back and returned the focus to its true essence: a thick, crunchy crust, and a super-creamy, super-pumpkiny filling.
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
These muffins are perfect served at brunch or for afternoon tea from September through November. (Or, who are we kidding, all year long.) Double down on the fall vibes with homemade pumpkin spice latte or spiced apple cider.
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Starbucks Copycat Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
When the weather isn't cold enough for a pumpkin spice latte, a pumpkin cream cold brew is the perfect compromise. Making one at home is simple and worth making your own cold brew for. Of course, you can always use your favorite store-bought cold brew or iced coffee to speed the process up. It's all about that pumpkin topping anyway!
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Pumpkin Sticky Buns
We know there’s no shortage of amazing pumpkin recipes out there, but these pillowy soft sticky buns are filled with chopped pecans and baked in a caramel sauce for the most decadent fall treat any time of day.
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Pumpkin Pie Dip
We have made so many pumpkin pie desserts, but we love this for its simplicity, and because it's the ultimate last-minute dish for Friendsgiving. Gingersnaps are great but don't stop there: Apple fries, cannoli shells, or graham crackers would also be delicious.
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Brownie Bottom Pumpkin Cheesecake
Let’s face it: Pumpkin anything is a crowd pleaser in its own right. When combined with two of the most popular desserts in the history of dessert creation, it turns into a must-make for every fall occasion.
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Mini Pumpkin Pies
A classic pumpkin pie is a standard at Thanksgiving dinner, but what to do when there are more diners than slices? Or what if you're more of a crust-lover than filling? Enter these adorable mini pumpkin pies, which rethink the ratio of crust to filling and do it in a snack-able package.
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Pumpkin Juice
This sweet and spicy drink is a staple on any ride aboard the Hogwarts Express, and served at every meal in the Great Hall of Hogwarts Castle. In the Harry Potter books, pumpkin juice is traditionally served over ice for a refreshing drink that screams fall, but you could also warm this up in a mug for something more cozy too.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Classic brownies are arguably one of the best go-to desserts, but if you’re looking to give them a twist for the fall, look no further than these delicious pumpkin cheesecake brownies.
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Pumpkin Spice Syrup
PSA for all PSL lovers: Your beloved seasonal pumpkin spice latte is easy to re-create at home! This syrup is also delicious drizzled over classic pancakes and waffles or even plain oatmeal to take breakfast up a notch.
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Pumpkin Crunch Cake
This pumpkin crunch cake combines the best of two worlds: a pumpkin pie bottom with a crunchy cake and pecan topping (yes, a pie topped with cake!). The end result of this layered dessert is a delightful cobbler-like treat fit for any fall occasion.
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It's The Great Bundt-kin, Charlie Brown
Whether you’re throwing a Halloween bash and need a show-stopping centerpiece dessert, or just really love the Peanuts gang and want your pumpkin patch to be the most sincere, this is the cake for you—it’s the Great Pumpkin, er, Bundt-kin, Charlie Brown!
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Pumpkin Spice Slow-Cooker Oatmeal
We love using the slow cooker to make holiday meals and weeknight dinners alike easier on us, but it's also perfect to make breakfast a breeze. If you're feeding a crowd for a fall breakfast or Thanksgiving brunch—this oatmeal is just the thing to whip up.
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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Pumpkin pancakes are easily our most frequented breakfast in the fall and winter. These are so tall and fluffy with all of the fall spices we love. These are best served with a pumpkin spice latte and lots of butter and toasted pecans.
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Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake
Attention: The fall dessert of your dreams has arrived. With a rich, buttery Oreo crust and a light, fluffy pumpkin filling, you'll want to eat this cheesecake no matter what time of year it is.
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Pumpkin Custard
Pumpkin custard is essentially the best part of the pumpkin pie: the creamy, lightly spiced filling that you can't get enough of. This version is flavored with maple syrup, bourbon, and citrus zest along with your usual suspects of warm, dessert spices: pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg.
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No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
Figuring out how to make all of the pumpkin desserts during Thanksgiving while the turkey is in the oven can be a nightmare. That's why you need this no-bake cheesecake. It's a major time-saver, and while we love our classic pumpkin cheesecake, we go crazy for the no-bake option.
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
These fall treats combine the best of oatmeal cookies with pumpkin's delicious seasonality. Soft and chewy with a maple glaze that adds an autumnal flair, these pumpkin oatmeal cookies are just the thing to fill up your cookie jar this fall.
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Made with just five spices, this spice mix is endlessly adjustable to your tastes. It goes without saying that this would make the best pumpkin pie EVER, but you could also use it for pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin spice muffins, sweet potato pie... the list goes on and on.
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Caramel Pumpkin Pie
A layer of caramel hidden under your pumpkin pie is the kind of surprise we are always hoping for. It's the exact kind of change our Thanksgiving dessert table needed, and it isn't so crazy different to upset the true traditionalists.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Nothing says fall like the smell of freshly baked pumpkin bread. Why make this version? Not only is it loaded with chocolate chips, it's also incredibly moist and tender thanks to our favorite secret ingredient—sour cream.
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Pumpkin Pie Martini
Start your day off with a pumpkin spice latte and finish it with a martini. It's got everything you love about the fall cult favorite + a boozy kick. What's not to love?
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
If you're looking for a perfect pumpkin cupcake, look no further. These easy sweets are full of pumpkin spice and topped with a simple cream cheese frosting. We love it topped with some cinnamon sugar, but more pumpkin spice would also be delicious.
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Pumpkin Truffles
Oh my gourd, these are are good. They taste just like pumpkin pie, thanks to pumpkin puree, graham cracker crumbs, and pumpkin pie spice. Want to switch things up? Try swapping in gingersnaps instead!
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Pumpkin Pie Bars
Not only are pumpkin pie bars the perfect way to feed your hungry crowd on Thanksgiving, they're also so much easier to make than a traditional pie. No crust chilling. No crimping. Just a quick press into the pan, and your shortbread crust will be ready to go.
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Pumpkin Pie Pudding Shots
Pumpkin pie? Pudding shots? Obviously the two belong together! Fireball adds some more cinnamon flavor to the shots, but you can sub with all vodka if you prefer. But if Fireball is your thing, then you might as well serve these shots right along with a Fireball pumpkin pie.
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Pumpkin Pudding
We all love a good Snack Pack and miss the days of finding one in our lunch boxes. This easy hack for pumpkin pudding will take you right back to the good days, and it will satisfy every pumpkin spice latte craving you have.
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Pumpkin Spice Muffins
You know what makes a great fall breakfast, besides pumpkin bread? Pumpkin everything? Well, yes. But specifically pumpkin muffins! Especially when they are streusel-topped and warm out of the oven.
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Pumpkin Mousse
This mousse is exactly what we think fall tastes like. Love the flavor but missing some crunch? Add a couple crushed graham crackers to the bottom of each serving dish for a makeshift crust like we did for our lemon cheesecake mousse recipe.
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Pumpkin Spice Latté Tiramisu
Add a punch of pumpkin to your next tiramisu to get all the richness of a pumpkin pie and a pumpkin spice latte in each bite.
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Pumpkin Scones
Meet our new favorite ways to start a fall day. These scones aren't super-sweet on their own, so don't skip the powdered sugar glaze!
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Pumpkin Spice Mules
Moscow mules are one of our favorite drinks, but once the leaves start to change, we can't get pumpkin spice off our minds. We turned the classic drink into this fall version so we can have both all pumpkin season long. If you can't find pumpkin pie vodka, regular vodka will work well too!
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