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With Thanksgiving approaching, I thought I’d share some of my favorite pumpkin recipes.
The flavor of pumpkin always makes me look forward to the holiday season, and all of the cozy feelings that go along with autumn.
Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or just trying to find a way to use up that half-empty can of pumpkin purée at the back of the fridge, these recipes are sure to come in handy. And while I’ve developed most of these with the cooler months in mind, feel free to break from tradition and make these pumpkin recipes all year long!
My Go-To Pumpkin Recipes
The pumpkin recipes in this roundup include cookies (pumpkin biscotti, stuffed pumpkin cream cheese cookies), candies (pumpkin spice caramels, pumpkin seed brittle), pumpkin whoopie pies, pumpkin dip, pumpkin oatmeal balls, pumpkin hand pies, and more.
I’ve also included my recipe for pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie treats, in case you’re in the mood for a whimsical Halloween or Thanksgiving treat!
Pumpkin Hand Pies
Pumpkin hand pies made with shortcrust pastry, spiced pumpkin filling, and a drizzle of cinnamon-brown sugar frosting.
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Chocolate chip pumpkin muffins made with real pumpkin purée, ginger oil, warm autumn spices, and milk chocolate chips, plus crunchy Demerara sugar on top.
Pumpkin Spice and White Chocolate Biscotti
Pumpkin spice biscotti made with real pumpkin, brown sugar, and autumn spices, and finished with a dunk in good-quality white chocolate. The perfect taste of fall!
Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe
A pumpkin smoothie recipe made with oat milk, yogurt, brown sugar, autumn spices, and real pumpkin purée.
Pumpkin Spice Caramels Recipe
Chewy pumpkin spice caramels made with granulated sugar, apple juice, warm autumn spices, and real pumpkin purée.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cookies
A pumpkin cream cheese cookies recipe made with warm autumn spices, brown sugar, and real puréed pumpkin. These cream cheese stuffed pumpkin cookies are perfect for fall!
Spiced Pumpkin Butter Recipe
A pumpkin butter recipe made with pumpkin purée, apple juice, sugar, and warm autumn spices.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Balls
An easy recipe for pumpkin oatmeal balls made with nut butter, chia seeds, honey, real pumpkin purée, and dark chocolate.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Recipe
An easy recipe for spiced pumpkin whoopie pies, with a thick layer of chocolate buttercream sandwiched in between.
Pumpkin Dip Recipe
An easy pumpkin dip recipe made with cream cheese, pumpkin purée, and warm autumn spices.
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
A sweet and crunchy pumpkin seed brittle, spiced with cinnamon and cayenne.
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
Made with puffed rice cereal, marshmallows, and fondant, these orange pumpkin Rice Krispie treats are perfect for Halloween.
More Autumn Inspired Recipes
For even more autumn-inspired recipes, be sure to give my cranberry curd tart, Eton Mess with cinnamon and pears, blackberry and pear mille-feuille, apple date bars, or caramel apple pie pops a try, too.
And if you do make these, or any of my recipes, dont forget to tag me @bastecutfold or use the hashtag #bastecutfold on Instagram. I always love to see what you’re making!
Rebecca Frey is a freelance recipe developer, food writer, photographer, stylist, and pastry chef. She earned the Diplôme de Pâtisserie (French Pastry Techniques Diploma) from Le Cordon Bleu London in 2020 and an MSc in Culinary Innovation from Birkbeck, University of London in 2022, where she focused her dissertation research on Pennsylvania Dutch recipes. She also holds a Professional Chocolatier’s Certificate from Ecole Chocolat. Rebecca has developed recipes for websites including Serious Eats, The Spruce Eats, Wine Enthusiast, and others. Follow her on Instagram @bastecutfold.
