62 Sweet & Savory Pumpkin Recipes To Eat All Day Long

Pumpkin is our go-to ingredient for pies, cheesecakes, and cookies. But when we want to start the day with some cozy fall flavor (without ordering a pumpkin spice latte), we bake a batch of pumpkin muffins. These fluffy and lightly sweet muffins are the best way to do breakfast.

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The chai latte is a sweater weather staple, but sometimes you need a drink that adds a little extra pep to your step. We turned the classic spiced black tea up a notch to create this spiked pumpkin chai latte—freshly steeped chai and a shot of whiskey blended with milk, pumpkin puree, and maple syrup, then topped with whipped cream. It’s the perfect after-dinner drink for when the days get shorter and the leaves start to turn. Pair it with a pile of freshly baked pecan sandies to kick the fall season into full swing.

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This giant biscuit, with its buttery, tender crumb, is all fall, thanks to pumpkin, browned butter, and warm spices. A great recipe to turn to for Sunday brunch or a packed afternoon snack; don’t forget the maple pecan butter!

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These autumnal ravioli may not be quick or easy, but they are SO delicious. Give yourself an afternoon to prepare them, or make the pasta dough the night before so you have half the work done already!

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Move over, labor-intensive traditional cheesecake, there’s a new mini marvel in town: mini pumpkin cheesecake bites. These adorable morsels are not only the perfect size for snacking, they also pack a pumpkin-flavored punch that will keep you coming back for seconds (or thirds, who’s counting?). Each gorgeous gourd is a delightful combination of real pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and tangy cream cheese, rolled in orange sanding sugar for a festive sparkle.

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The combination of pumpkin pie filling, pumpkin spice syrup , and reposado tequila creates a beautiful autumnal blend. The aged tequila adds a rich brown sugar flavor that mixes perfectly with the pumpkin ingredients, while the bright acidity from the lime balances the cocktail and provides that classic margarita tang. This simple yet sophisticated twist on a classic cocktail is perfect for the season. Don't forget the pumpkin spice salt rim for an extra flavor punch.

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One of our favorite Italian-American pasta sauces, vodka sauce, just got a super-tasty touch of fall flair with the addition of pumpkin and sage! Pumpkin fanatics: This spin really hits the spot.

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We love to serve the classic bread pudding up all year long, but come fall time, we think everything deserves a pumpkin twist. Enter: Pumpkin bread pudding. We pumpkin-fied our best-ever recipe by adding in pumpkin puree and warming pumpkin spice flavors, turning this into a fall breakfast (or dessert!) we can’t get enough of.

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This breakfast cake is really just a pumpkin spice muffin in cake form, which probably doesn’t help the muffin vs. cupcake debate. We like to think of it in the same category as a coffee cake, and we don’t really second guess serving that to our brunch guests with a cup of coffee. Go ahead and serve this cake with a pumpkin spice latte to really escalate the fall vibes.

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Why limit yourself to enjoying pumpkin sweets in the fall? The aromatics in pumpkin spice remind us of cinnamon graham crackers, and graham crackers make us think of s’mores. And OH MY GOURD: Could a s’more be pumpkin-spiced? If you combine a tender pumpkin cookie and all of the classic s’mores ingredients, the answer is definitely yes.

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It's crazy to think that pumpkin spice-flavored, well, everything wasn't even popular until the PSL was created. We look forward to its return every year, marking the unofficial start of fall, so we created a frozen boozy latte inspired by this iconic beverage to enjoy year-round.

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Your classic carbonara meets pumpkin for a creamy and silky pasta dish that's fall ready. The dish is quick and easy and the pumpkin-bacon combo is absolutely perfect. Top it with lots of Parmesan for an extra comforting dinner!

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At first, pumpkin lasagna might not seem as sexy as, say, spinach artichoke lasagna, but don't be fooled: With layers of melty fontina and mozzarella and notes of sage and nutmeg, you will go wild over this spin.

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If you haven’t heard of the whoopie pie, it's a hybrid of a cake and a cookie sandwich, conveniently packaged to fit in your hand. Typically you will find a chocolate whoopie with a sweet marshmallow filling, but this recipe takes that childhood staple and flips it on its head to become the new fall-time treat, perfect for all ages.

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In the fall, we go wild for all things pumpkin. But it’s not just for treats, pumpkin is also INSANELY good in savory recipes.For this gnocchi dish, we use pumpkin puree to build a sauce that has a touch of tomato and is similar to a marinara in texture. Just like with butternut squash or sweet potatoes, pumpkin pairs beautifully with sage and sausage, so they were natural additions to the gnocchi and sauce.

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Sure, once September starts, we know that we are going to start our day off with a pumpkin spice latte. But what if we want to finish the day with the same warming, spiced taste? Enter: Pumpkin pie martinis. This dessert cocktail is the perfect way to end your Thanksgiving dinner, or any fall celebration.

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This is a one-pan dish that bathes chicken breasts in a garlicky pumpkin cream sauce. It's also super-versatile, allowing you to mix up whatever you want to pair it with, from pasta to rice (of course, you can also just enjoy it on its own!).

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For all the Starbucks pumpkin spice lovers, here’s a crispy French toast bite you’ll love. Buttery Hawaiian rolls soaked in a creamy pumpkin custard, coated in a layer of crispy panko, fried, and dipped in a custard-y sauce...does this appease your craving yet? Well, these bites take a dip into pumpkin-enhanced condensed milk to really reinforce the essence of autumn.

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For all you die-hard pumpkin lovers, this cornbread is for you. Double down and use this for dunking into your next pumpkin chili!

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We incorporated one of our favorite, most-reached-for fall flavors—pumpkin spice—into this staple cocktail to create a fall drink we reach for again and again. With spiced pumpkin flavors, this apple cider cocktail deserves to be served at any fall party, or even at your Thanksgiving dinner (adapt our Moscow Mule punch with this recipe to truly serve a crowd).

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