24 Pumpkin Recipes You Can Make for Every Day of This Holiday Season (2024)

Think outside the box when it's time for pumpkin recipes! Sure, there's pumpkin pie—but pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin curry, and pumpkin soup might just surprise you as new favorites. From dinner to dessert, healthy to indulgent, quick to time-consuming, these are the pumpkin recipes you should be making this holiday season. You'll never be searching for what to make with pumpkin again!

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie

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You know that coffee flavor that lulls you into a long drive-through line every October? We've captured its essence in pie form. Incredibly creamy, this rich spiced pumpkin pie features 3 ounces of brewed espresso for a pick-me-up that comes courtesy of a fork instead of a cup. Like any good latte, this pumpkin pie recipe is best when topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies

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Pumpkin pie is going to have to take a backseat, because there are other pumpkin desserts that are just as tasty. Classic flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg enhance these soft pumpkin cookies. Topped with homemade frosting and a sprinkling of cinnamon, the pumpkin desserts become even more indulgent.

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Caramel Cream Pumpkin Pie

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Whipped cream is a thing of the past—we're topping our pumpkin desserts with sky-high meringue now! Yep, there's a creamy, caramely pumpkin pie recipe underneath those dollops of whipped-high meringue, too. Though you can always substitute a purchased piecrust, our light and crumbly homemade crust complements the fall dessert flawlessly.

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Pumpkin-Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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This is your basic chewy chocolate chip cookie—enhanced with canned pumpkin. Every bite of the fall cookie is as lush as you're imagining. Once you taste this delicious pumpkin dessert, pumpkin cookies might replace pumpkin pie in your heart forever.

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Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

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This recipe is proof that pumpkin dinner recipes should be a year-round staple. Comfort-food staple macaroni and cheese has never had it this good. Canned pumpkin, Fontina cheese, and chopped walnuts enhance the gooey dinnertime favorite. Once you taste this savory pumpkin recipe, you'll be wondering why you never added pumpkin to mac and cheese before!

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Pumpkin Soup with Lentils

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In just 45 minutes, you'll have a warm, savory pumpkin recipe ready to spoon up. This pumpkin soup is hearty, healthy, and vegetarian. What more could you ask for from a delicious pumpkin dinner?

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Pumpkin Bars

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Super-moist, super-shareable pumpkin bars are a classic. After all, when it comes to pumpkin desserts, they're almost as traditional pumpkin pie! Bookmark this recipe to come back to each year—trust us, you'll want to keep it handy.

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Spiced Pumpkin Donuts

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Pumpkin breakfast, or pumpkin dessert? We'll let you decide! Old-fashioned pumpkin donuts coated in sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon are sure to become a holiday brunch favorite. At just 35 minutes of prep time, these pumpkin desserts are worth the cool-time wait.

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Pumpkin-Pecan Tassies

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Can't decide between pecan and pumpkin pie? Go mini with these teeny-weeny pumpkin pie wannabes. A muffin tin subs for a pie pan, while the filling—canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, pecans, and brown sugar—sticks to tradition.

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Marbled Chocolate-Pumpkin Brownies

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Pumpkin desserts go great with chocolate (but you probably already knew that). Add a layer to your brownie baking with a cream cheese-pumpkin batter. A crunchy sprinkling of walnuts tops this rich pumpkin dessert.

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Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie with Hazelnut Crust

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With two layers of sweet pie perfection, this pumpkin pie recipe is made extra special from an infusion of dulce de leche and rich hazelnuts. The layer of dulce de leche is almost like cheesecake, making this pumpkin pie super rich and delicious. Fall has arrived, and we couldn't be happier!

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Macaroni Alfredo with Pumpkin and Kale

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Canned pumpkin gives our homemade white wine Alfredo a fabulous fall twist. Best of all, the loads of vitamins and protein in this savory pumpkin recipe let you nosh on pasta guilt-free. Proving pumpkin is just as good any other pasta sauce, you'll definitely want to add this dish to your list of must-try pumpkin dinner recipes.

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Pumpkin Pancakes

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Flapjacks and fall were made for each other, and having pumpkin for breakfast makes this recipe completely irresistible. Start the day with the sweet aroma of pumpkin batter sizzling on the skillet. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds for extra fall flair.

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Coconut-Pumpkin Soup

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Yep, savory pumpkin recipes can get spicy, too! Fresh ingredients like jalapeno chile pepper and cilantro brighten this Thai-inspired pumpkin soup. Serve it as a cozy starter, or add shredded chicken or steamed shrimp to make it a meal.

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Pumpkin-Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

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Two classic desserts—pumpkin pie and cheesecake—join forces in this luscious treat. A crisp graham cracker crust and decadent chocolate layer take this soft pumpkin recipe to top-of-the-list dessert status. Of course, it's no surprise that pumpkin pie and pumpkin cheesecake are better together!

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Pumpkin Angel Food Cake

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From-a-box angel food cake gets all dressed up just in time for the holidays. Turn the classic cake into a yummy pumpkin dessert with canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and orange juice. Once you're through, no one will ever guess this pumpkin dessert started with a boxed cake mix!

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Traditional Pumpkin Pie

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There's nothing wrong with a classic, and this pumpkin pie recipe is a holiday staple for a reason. Canned pumpkin means prep time is just 25 minutes. Nothing will ever be able to completely outshine traditional pumpkin pie!

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Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake

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Everything you love about the latte but in a sweet breakfast-ready cake. There are so many good things going on. A cream cheese filling, oat streusel topping, and coffee drizzle set this pumpkin breakfast recipe apart from the rest.

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Pumpkin-Chai Cheesecake

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Tired of pumpkin pie? Try serving up slices of this pumpkin cheesecake recipe. It's flavored with cardamom and served with a fluffy pumpkin spice whipped cream. As one BHG home cook shares, "I got plenty of compliments and people asking for the recipe!"

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Pumpkin Pull-Apart Loaf

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Part bread and part dessert, this pumpkin recipe is topped with a creamy cinnamon glaze. The key to creating the perfect pull-apart texture is layering the dough into the pan. They're optional but we highly recommend adding toasted pecans to the top.

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Toffee-Pumpkin Pie Bars

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This pumpkin dessert recipe is perfect for bringing to fall parties and potlucks. Baked in a 13x9 pan, this big-batch recipe is studded with sweet toffee pieces and serves 32. Just before serving, drizzle the bars with caramel syrup.

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Pumpkin-Cookie Butter Swirl Buns

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We can't decide what we love most about this pumpkin cinnamon roll recipe. It might be the pillowy pumpkin dough or the cookie butter frosting. Either way, these pumpkin spiced buns are the ultimate fall brunch recipe.

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Baked Ziti with Sausage and Pumpkin Tomato Sauce

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What does pumpkin add to this cheesy pasta bake? A subtle sweetness and creaminess that's the perfect match for spicy sausage and garlic. Want to add a little more heat? One reviewer recommends topping the finished dish with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Bundt Cake with Whipped Cream

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This pumpkin dessert recipe gets bold coffee flavor from espresso powder in the batter. Swirl it with cocoa and top with a scoop of fluffy whipped cream. As one BHG home cook shared, "My husband and I love this Bundt cake! Other reviewers are right, it is not super sweet, but I actually really appreciate that. It's definitely more like a tea bread, and the pumpkin spice flavors are really nice. I do taste the espresso, but it is more subtle than the spices."