Pumpkin Spice is Back: 20 Ways to Use It!

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Crispy, crunchy leaves and back to school mean it’s everybody’s favorite season – pumpkin spice season! From sweet coffee cake to frothy pumpkin lattes and spiced quick loaves, this collection of recipes has 15 delicious ideas for how to put your pumpkin spice to work, including how to make the spice blend itself.

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Spice in a bowl.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix is quick, easy, and budget-friendly. In just five minutes, you can stir together five simple spices that bring all the cozy fall flavor you need for baking and drinks.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

Almond Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte

A coffee topped with cinnamon.
Image Credit: The Veggie Yaya

Cozy up with a pumpkin spice coffee that’s made for crisp fall days. Brewed coffee blends with frothy almond milk and pumpkin spice, then gets finished with vegan whipped cream and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice.

Get the recipe: Almond Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte

Pumpkin Tiramisu

A layered cake on a plate with a fork.
Image Credit: A Couple Cooks

This pumpkin tiramisu layers creamy, spiced mascarpone with coffee-soaked ladyfingers. It can be made ahead and is a great pick for Thanksgiving or any dinner where you want dessert ready to go.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Tiramisu

Vegan Pumpkin Coffee Cake

A square of a cake bar.
Image Credit: My Quiet Kitchen

Vegan Pumpkin Coffee Cake is the perfect fall bake. It’s tender, full of pumpkin spice flavor, and topped with a crunchy almond flour streusel plus a sweet glaze. Enjoy a slice for breakfast, brunch, or dessert with a hot cup of coffee.

Get the recipe: Vegan Pumpkin Coffee Cake

Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars

A pecan cake bar sliced into squares.
Image Credit: Life Around the Table

Skip the pie crust and enjoy all the flavor of pumpkin pie in these easy Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars. They start with a buttery oat base, get filled with a smooth maple pumpkin layer, and are finished with a crunchy pecan topping that makes every bite irresistible.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Pecan Bars

Pumpkin Smores Cookies

Cookies on a wire rack.
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These cookies blend the cozy vibes of fall with the fun of s’mores. They’re soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate, marshmallows, and graham cracker crumbs.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Smores Cookies

Pumpkin Biscotti

Biscotti cookies drizzle with icing.
Image Credit: Little Nonni

Full of warm spices and real pumpkin, these biscotti are the perfect companion to a morning coffee or afternoon tea. Whether it’s fall or you just want a cozy snack, they bring seasonal flavor and crunch to every bite.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Biscotti

Pumpkin Bars

Squares of dessert bar topped with chocolate chips.
Image Credit: Living Chirpy

These pumpkin bars are soft, cozy, and just right for fall. Oats and maple syrup come together with chocolate chips and pumpkin pie spice for a comforting and wholesome fall treat.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Oats in glasses topped with syrup and pumpkin seeds.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

These pumpkin oats are a total game-changer for busy mornings. Prep them in just five minutes the night before, and you’ll have a delicious grab-and-go breakfast ready.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus

An orange dip topped with crumbled cookies.
Image Credit: Haute and Healthy Living

If pumpkin pie is calling your name, this creamy pumpkin pie hummus hits the spot. Sweet, spiced, and perfect for dipping apples, ginger snaps, or crackers, it’s full of pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon flavor.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus

Pumpkin French Toast Bake

A breakfast bake topped with pecans and powdered sugar.
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This French toast bake gets a seasonal twist with pumpkin and warm spices. It’s easy to prep ahead and bake in the morning, making it perfect for weekends or holidays. The edges turn golden while the inside stays soft and custardy.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin French Toast Bake

Pumpkin Scones with Maple Cinnamon Icing

A scone on a plate with an icing drizzle.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

Pumpkin Scones with Maple Cinnamon Icing are perfect for cozy mornings or relaxed afternoons. Made with canned pumpkin and your own pumpkin pie spice mix, they’re finished with a sweet maple glaze that brings café vibes straight to your kitchen.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Scones with Maple Cinnamon Icing

Pumpkin Spice Whipped Dalgona Coffee

Coffee in a glass.
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Pumpkin Spice Whipped Dalgona Coffee gives your regular coffee a playful twist. Mixing coffee with pumpkin puree creates a creamy, spiced drink that’s perfect any time of year. If you love pumpkin flavors, this whipped coffee hits all the right notes, just like a pumpkin spice latte.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Whipped Dalgona Coffee

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Jars of syrup beside a bowl of spices are surrounded by fall decorations.
Image Credit: Savory Experiments

Pumpkin spice syrup is an easy way to bring fall flavor to drinks and desserts. Stir it into coffee, drizzle it over pancakes, or use it in fall cocktails. A jar in the fridge means cozy flavors anytime you want them.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Peach colored ice cream in a bowl beside spoons.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

This no-churn pumpkin pie ice cream is one of the easiest fall desserts you can make. With only five ingredients, it’s budget-friendly and fuss-free with no custard or ice cream machine needed. Just freeze and enjoy a creamy, spiced treat.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

A cake bar with a swirled orange and white top.
Image Credit: Foodess

Can’t choose between pumpkin pie and cheesecake? Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are the answer. A spiced pumpkin cheesecake layer swirled into creamy sour cream cheesecake gives you the best of both desserts in every bite.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumkin Roll Cake

Slices of a spiral cake with an icing filling.
Image Credit: Savory Experiments

This classic pumpkin roll has a light, spiced cake rolled and stuffed with a smooth cream cheese filling. It looks impressive, but it isn’t difficult to put together once you get the hang of rolling it up.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Roll Cake

Pumpkin Walnut Bread

A bread cake loaf topped with icing.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

Celebrate pumpkin season with moist, flavorful Pumpkin Walnut Bread. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, it blends pumpkin puree with warm spices and crunchy walnuts for a nutty, textured loaf you’ll love.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Walnut Bread

Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes

A stack of pancakes on a plate topped with whipped butter and syrup.
Image Credit: Pipercooks

Kick off your morning with a stack of Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes made for cozy fall mornings. Light and fluffy with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, they’re pure comfort on a plate. Add a drizzle of whipped maple butter to take them over the top.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Spice Pancakes

Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

Plates of cinnamon rolls topped with icing and pecans.
Image Credit: Chenee Today

Fall is the perfect time to add pumpkin spice to your cinnamon rolls for a warming dessert. Top it all off with brown butter cream cheese frosting for an extra flavorful treat.

Get the recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls

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