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Best Pumpkin Recipes

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Chapel Hill chapter.

It’s finally fall and we all know what that means – pumpkin! Yes, a pumpkin spice latte is always a nice treat, but nothing  beats a yummy homemade pumpkin treat. On the next chilly day, whip up one of these pumpkin recipes to warm you up.

Chai Pumpkin Spice Thumbprints

We always make these in my house during Christmas with Hershey Kisses, but switch it up with a chai spice cookie and pumpkin spice Hershey Kiss. Yum. Click here for the recipe.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

It doesn’t get better than pumpkin + chocolate chips. These are perfect to make for a weekend morning. Click here for the recipe.

Pumpkin Pancakes

If you’re in the mood for a different pumpkin breakfast item, try making pumpkin pancakes. Throw in chocolate chips to sweeten it up. Click here for the recipe.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Love a PSL? Hate the price? I’m right there with you. You can make your own! Click here for the recipe.

Pumpkin Scones

Starbucks also makes great pumpkin desserts in the fall, but try making your own at home. Click here for the recipe.

Pumpkin Soup

If you’re looking to make something more savory than sweet, try pumpkin soup. This recipe would be great to make on a chilly night. Click here for the recipe.

Pumpkin Pie

Can’t forget this classic. What’s a Thanksgiving dinner without a good ole’ pumpkin pie? Click here for the recipe.

Happy eating!

Rachael is a senior public relations major at UNC–Chapel Hill. In addition to being the president/co-campus correspondent of Her Campus Chapel Hill, Rachael is also a member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and a mentor for EASE, a study abroad organization. She is an enthusiast of Snapchat, strong coffee, and "hardcore parkour" goat videos.