Ah, fall…the season of cozy sweaters, colorful foliage, and of course, pumpkin spice! It’s that magical time of year when the aroma of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves weaves through the air and leads to a craving that we can’t do without. So, grab your apron, put on your favorite autumn playlist and let’s dive into five mouthwatering pumpkin spice recipes that will make your taste buds dance to the music as you celebrate the season!

Pumpkin Spice Latte Pancakes

What’s better than starting your day with a pumpkin spice latte? Enjoying it in pancake form, of course! These fluffy, fragrant pancakes are a breakfast dream come true that pairs perfectly with your warm morning beverage!

Ingredients

3 cups cake flour

1/4 cup sugar

2 Tablespoons baking powder

1 tsp salt

2 ½ cups whole milk, plus more as needed

1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree

3 Tablespoons instant espresso powder or a strong cup of espresso

1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

2 large eggs

Salted butter, for the pan and for topping

Whipped cream

3 Tablespoons caramel sauce, plus more for topping

Chopped pecans for topping

Directions

-Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.

-In a separate bowl, whisk the milk, pumpkin puree, espresso powder, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and eggs.

-Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

-Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low to low heat.

-Spread some butter over the surface.

-Add 1/3-cup scoops of batter to the pan and cook until small bubbles form on the surface and the edges look dry, about 2 minutes.

– Flip and cook until golden brown on the bottom and set in the middle.

– Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter to the pan as necessary.

-Top pancakes with butter, whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce and pecans.

Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Muffins

Muffins are like little packages of autumn joy, especially when they’re filled with cream cheese and pumpkin spice. These moist, flavorful treats will have you reaching for seconds and thirds!

Ingredients

1 cup of pumpkin puree

1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened

1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin spice

Your favorite muffin mix

Directions

-Prepare your muffin mix as instructed.

-In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice.

-Fill muffin cups halfway with batter.

-Add a spoonful of cream cheese and a dollop of the pumpkin mixture.

-Top with more batter.

-Bake until golden brown, then sprinkle with extra pumpkin spice.

Pumpkin Spice Soup with Crispy Bacon

Soup weather is the same as sweater weather and it is upon us. This pumpkin spice soup will wrap you in warmth along with the season’s spices combined with a salty crunch of crispy bacon and pumpkin seeds.

Ingredients

1 29-ounce can of pumpkin puree

4 cups of chicken broth

1 ½ teaspoons of pumpkin spice

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup heavy cream or milk

4 slices of bacon, fried crisp, drained and chopped

Toasted pumpkin seeds

Directions

-In a pot, combine pumpkin puree and chicken broth.

-Stir in cream until smooth.

-Add pumpkin spice to taste.

-Simmer until heated through.

-Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

-Serve in bowls and top with cooked bacon and toasted pumpkin seeds.

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cookies

Cookies are the ultimate comfort food! These pumpkin spice oatmeal cookies are filled with fall and are an awesome afternoon snack, autumn dessert and perfect dipped in milk as a midnight snack!

Ingredients

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups packed brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 ¼ cups quick cooking oats

Directions

-In a medium bowl whisk pumpkin spice, salt, baking soda and flour.

-Cream butter and sugar until smooth.

-Mix in eggs and vanilla, beating until smooth.

-Gradually mix in dry ingredients until smooth.

– Add oats and mix until all combined.

-Scoop heaping tablespoon sized balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.

-Flatten each cookie slightly.

-Cover with plastic wrap and chill for an hour. .

-Bake at 350° until golden brown.

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Let’s not forget about heart warming drinks this fall. Pumpkin spice hot chocolate combines the best of both worlds…rich cocoa and those beloved autumn spices.

Ingredients

Hot chocolate mix or packets

Pumpkin spice to taste

Whipped cream

Chocolate shavings, mini marshmallows or spices

Directions

-Prepare hot chocolate in a cup as instructed.

-Stir in pumpkin spice to taste.

-Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings…or marshmallows, spices etc.