Best Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

Pumpkin season is the best season! From cozy soups and savory bites to cheesecakes, cookies, and breakfast treats, these are the 30 best pumpkin recipes for fall that our readers make again and again as soon as the leaves start to turn.

Most of these recipes start with a can of pumpkin puree and a jar of pumpkin pie spice, so stock up on both before you start baking. From easy pumpkin bars and a copycat Cheesecake Factory pumpkin cheesecake to Thai pumpkin soup and slow cooker pumpkin chili, we've rounded up our favorite sweet and savory pumpkin recipes so there's something here for every meal of the day.

Sweet and savory pumpkin recipes to enjoy all year round!

Easy Pumpkin Bars

Soft, cakey pumpkin bars topped with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. They come together in about 30 minutes and feed a crowd, which makes them our go-to for fall bake sales and potlucks.

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake

A creamy pumpkin cheesecake on a buttery graham cracker crust, made to taste just like the restaurant favorite. Bake it a day ahead and it's the easiest showstopper on your Thanksgiving dessert table.

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Soft, chewy snickerdoodles with pumpkin baked right into the dough and a cinnamon-sugar coating. They're everything you love about the classic cookie, with a cozy fall twist.

Pumpkin Poke Cake

A moist, from-scratch pumpkin spice cake soaked with homemade brown sugar caramel, then topped with a fluffy cream cheese layer and pecans. It's an easy make-ahead dessert that feeds a crowd.

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Why choose between pumpkin pie and cheesecake? This gluten-free dessert stacks a creamy cheesecake layer under a spiced pumpkin layer on a pecan crust, then finishes it with a crunchy pecan streusel.

Pumpkin Donuts with Buttermilk Glaze

Soft, spiced pumpkin donuts fried until golden and dipped in a tangy buttermilk glaze. They're made on the stovetop with pantry staples and taste like a trip to the orchard bakery.

Thai Pumpkin Soup

A creamy, velvety pumpkin soup simmered with coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, and fresh cilantro. It's a cozy one-bowl dinner that happens to be vegan.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, cakey pumpkin cookies loaded with chocolate chips and toasted pecans. They're a family favorite for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, and fall bake sales.

No-Bake Pumpkin Lasagna

Layers of gingersnap cookies, spiced pumpkin pudding, and a fluffy whipped cream cheese filling come together in this easy no-bake dessert. Make it the night before and it's ready to slice when guests arrive.

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Chili

Hearty meatless chili made with pumpkin puree, black beans, bell pepper, and smoky chipotle, all simmered low and slow in the crockpot. The pumpkin makes it extra thick and adds a subtle sweetness to every bowl.

Pumpkin Meringue Pie

Classic pumpkin pie gets a sky-high, toasted meringue topping in this fun holiday twist. The light, marshmallowy meringue is a delicious change from whipped cream.

Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Glaze

Moist, tender pumpkin muffins packed with pumpkin pie spice and drizzled with a sweet cream cheese glaze. They're perfect for fall breakfasts and freeze beautifully.

Pumpkin Patties

Tender Puerto Rican-style patties made with fresh pumpkin, cinnamon, and cloves, then fried until golden. Dust them with powdered sugar for a lightly sweet fall treat.

Pumpkin Dump Cake

Just dump, sprinkle, and bake! A spiced pumpkin custard base gets a buttery cake-mix and pecan topping for an easy dessert that tastes like pumpkin pie meets cobbler.

Halloween Pumpkin Cake Pops

Moist chocolate cake packed into pumpkin-shaped molds and sealed in a crisp orange candy shell with jack-o'-lantern faces. They're a hit at Halloween parties and a fun make-ahead project with kids.

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta

Pasta tossed in a silky pumpkin and cashew sauce that's creamy without any dairy. It's a comforting 30-minute dinner for chilly weeknights.

Layered Pumpkin Cake with Pumpkin Ganache Filling

Tender layers of pumpkin cake filled and frosted with a white chocolate pumpkin spice ganache. It looks elegant enough for a holiday table but is surprisingly simple to put together.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Hearty pumpkin muffins made with oats and studded with chocolate chips. They're a grab-and-go breakfast the whole family will love.

Easy Pumpkin Waffles

Light, fluffy waffles loaded with pumpkin and warm spices. Top them with maple syrup and whipped cream for a festive fall breakfast.

Pumpkin Focaccia

A golden, pillowy pumpkin focaccia topped with colorful peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and red onion. It's soft inside, crisp outside, and perfect alongside a bowl of soup.

Pumpkin Maple Cheesecake

A rich pumpkin cheesecake sweetened with real maple syrup and finished with a glossy maple glaze. It's gluten-free, too, so everyone at the table can enjoy a slice.

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 3 Ways

Don't toss those seeds when you carve your jack-o'-lantern! Roast them into a crunchy snack with one of three flavors: maple spice, Indian spiced, or dill and vinegar.

Layered Chocolate Cake with Pumpkin Cream Cheese Filling

Thin layers of moist chocolate cake stacked with a velvety pumpkin cream cheese filling. Every slice shows off those pretty stripes, and the chocolate-pumpkin combo is irresistible.

Pumpkin Breakfast Cookies

Soft pumpkin cookies made with ripe bananas, oats, and vanilla protein powder, with no flour, butter, eggs, or refined sugar. They're a kid-approved grab-and-go breakfast.

Bite-Sized Pumpkin Puffs

Crisp phyllo cups filled with a savory pumpkin, cotija, and crema mixture. These bite-sized appetizers take about 15 minutes and disappear fast at holiday parties.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Soft, chewy pumpkin spice cookies sandwiched around a velvety coconut-pumpkin cream. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, and sweetened only with honey, but nobody will ever guess.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Milkshake

All the flavor of pumpkin cheesecake blended into a thick, creamy milkshake. Top it with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an indulgent fall treat.

Vegan Pumpkin Bread

A moist, perfectly spiced pumpkin loaf made without eggs or dairy. Enjoy a slice with your morning coffee or as an afternoon snack.

Pumpkin Protein Balls

Pumpkin protein balls made with oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice. They're a healthy grab-and-go snack that tastes like pumpkin pie.

Pumpkin Hummus

A sweet dessert hummus that tastes like pumpkin pie filling, whipped up in five minutes. Serve it with graham crackers, apple slices, or pita chips for dipping.

If you love pumpkin season as much as I do, be sure to check out all my pumpkin desserts! Or explore these other fall favorites:

• 15+ Can't Miss Chili Recipes
• 15+ Best Fall Grilling Recipes
• 15 Reader-Favorite Apple Recipes