Our Best Halloween Recipes

From cookies to cocktail recipes, here are our best Halloween recipes.

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Halloween Cookie and Candy Recipes

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Melissa Knific
293 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
293
About 3 hours
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Peanut Butter Balls
Samantha Seneviratne
1104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,104
25 minutes, plus chilling
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Pastillas de Leche (Milk Candies)
Ligaya Mishan, Abi Balingit
56 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
56
45 minutes
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Chocolate Birthday Cake Butter Mochi
Sara Bonisteel, Sheldon Simeon
910 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
910
1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling
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Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
Samantha Seneviratne
2293 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,293
35 minutes
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Nougat With Honey and Pistachios
Claire Saffitz
312 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
312
45 minutes, plus at least 6 hours’ cooling
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Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie
Samantha Seneviratne
120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
120
50 minutes
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Chocolate Fudge
Claire Saffitz
398 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
398
1 hour 15 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ resting
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Our Best Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin Bread
Samantha Seneviratne
3875 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,875
1½ hours
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Pumpkin Soup
Lidey Heuck
2390 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,390
50 minutes
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Pumpkin Sheet Cake With Molasses Cream-Cheese Frosting
Yossy Arefi
1003 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,003
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Ultimate Pumpkin Pie
Melissa Clark
3326 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,326
About 2 hours, plus 1½ hours’ chilling
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Yossy Arefi
2120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,120
About 30 minutes, plus cooling
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Pumpkin Icebox Cake
Yossy Arefi
78 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
78
20 minutes
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Pumpkin Date Tiramisù
Carolina Gelen
139 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
139
1 hour 10 minutes, plus at least 6 hours’ chilling
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Pumpkin-Ginger Mini Muffins
Julia Moskin, Bank Street College of Education
165 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
165
35 minutes, plus 1 hour cooling
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Halloween Dinner Recipes

Million Dollar Spaghetti
Melissa Knific
1446 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,446
1 hour 25 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Chili
Sarah DiGregorio
10499 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,499
4 hours, 30 minutes
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Chicken Cobbler
Mark Bittman
1737 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,737
1 hour 15 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
Sarah DiGregorio
3164 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,164
6 hours 20 minutes
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The Original Nachos
Pati Jinich
1370 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,370
10 minutes
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Hot and Sour Dumpling Soup
Kay Chun
2481 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,481
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Ali Slagle
1481 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,481
20 minutes
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Quick Turkey Chili
Genevieve Ko
1174 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,174
30 minutes
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Cookie Recipes

Peanut Brown-Butter Cookies
Sue Li
372 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
372
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Eric Kim
1190 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,190
1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling
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Dark ’n’ Stormy Cookies
Dan Pelosi
1412 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,412
1 hour 55 minutes
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Matcha Sugar Cookies
Genevieve Ko
71 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
71
2 hours 50 minutes
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Chewy Chai Gingerbread
Genevieve Ko
582 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
582
1 hour 30 minutes
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London Fog Cookies
Carolina Gelen
79 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
79
1 hour 55 minutes
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Highlander Shortbreads
Melissa Clark
265 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
265
1 hour 40 minutes
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Dujjonku (Dubai Chocolate Chewy Cookies)
Eric Kim
41 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
41
1 hour
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Halloween Drinks Recipes

Apple Cider and Bourbon Punch
Rosie Schaap
1085 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,085
15 minutes, plus chilling
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Boulevardier
Robert Simonson, Boulevardíer restaurant
728 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
728
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Hot Buttered Rum
Rosie Schaap
411 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
411
5 minutes
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Shirley Temple
Becky Hughes
223 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
223
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Corpse Reviver No. 1
Rosie Schaap
77 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
77
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Whiskey Highball
Lidey Heuck
76 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
76
5 minutes
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Apple Cider
Ali Slagle
61 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
61
20 minutes
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Mulled Wine
Rosie Schaap
2263 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,263
45 minutes
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Soup and Stew Recipes

Gochujang Potato Stew
Eric Kim
7721 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,721
1 hour
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Miso-Parmesan Noodle Soup for One
Ali Slagle
713 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
713
25 minutes
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Lentil and Orzo Stew With Roasted Eggplant
Yewande Komolafe
3585 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,585
45 minutes to 1 hour
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Butternut Squash and Green Curry Soup
Samin Nosrat
3608 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,608
About 1 hour
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Chicken Stew
Dan Pelosi
7019 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,019
1 hour
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Miyan Masara (Corn Soup)
Yewande Komolafe, Michael Elégbèdé
5 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5
1 hour 5 minutes
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Portuguese Kale Soup
Pete Wells, Anthony Bourdain, Laurie Woolever
127 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
127
5 hours 45 minutes
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Brothy Meatballs With Greens
Andy Baraghani
275 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
275
35 minutes
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Best Dip Recipes

Pimento Cheese
The New York Times, Matt Lee, Ted Lee
3112 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,112
5 minutes
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Classic Ranch Dressing
Julia Moskin, Eleanore Park
1225 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,225
15 minutes
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Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
560 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
560
10 minutes
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Grand Green Aioli
Kay Chun
570 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
570
15 minutes
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French Onion Dip
Dan Pelosi
290 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
290
3 hours
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Mock Chopped Liver With Green Beans and Walnuts
Joan Nathan
49 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
49
20 minutes
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Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta and Peppers)
Brett Anderson, Jimmy Bannos Jr.
25 minutes
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Zucchini Tzatziki
Sheela Prakash
70 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
70
20 minutes
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Best Casserole Recipes

Ricotta Pasta Bake
Ali Slagle
1313 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,313
50 minutes
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Tater Tot Casserole
Sam Sifton, Molly Yeh
3298 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,298
1½ hours
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Baked Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
Vivian Chan-Tam
796 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
796
30 minutes
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Weeknight Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1986 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,986
1¼ hours
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Million Dollar Spaghetti
Melissa Knific
1446 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,446
1 hour 25 minutes
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Baked Creole Tetrazzini
Jerrelle Guy
368 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
368
1 hour
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Pastel Azteca (Chicken and Tortilla Casserole)
Rick A. Martínez
341 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
341
1 hour 30 minutes
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Bobotie (Meat and Egg Casserole)
Yewande Komolafe
46 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
46
55 minutes
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Punch Recipes

Original Chatham Artillery Punch
Steven Stern, David Wondrich
500 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
500
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Classic Philadelphia Fish House Punch
Rebekah Peppler
147 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
147
15 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling and resting
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Mezcal Royale Punch
Rebekah Peppler
125 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
125
15 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ chilling
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Nonalcoholic Smoky Citrus Punch
Rebekah Peppler
309 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
309
20 minutes, plus at least 11 hours’ resting and chilling
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Sangria
Lidey Heuck
216 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
216
15 minutes, plus at least 2 hours chilling
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Kabawa Rum Punch
Eric Asimov, Kathryn Stashek
7 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
7
15 minutes
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Large-Batch Rye Manhattan Cocktails
Melissa Clark, David Wondrich
632 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
632
10 minutes
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Hot Rum Punch
Melissa Clark
90 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
90
20 minutes, plus at least 3 hours’ infusing
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Cupcake Recipes

Red Velvet Cupcakes
Millie Peartree
682 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
682
45 minutes
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Vanilla Cupcakes
Yossy Arefi
477 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
477
45 minutes
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Chocolate Cupcakes
Suzanne Lenzer, Maida Heatter
2687 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,687
About 1 hour
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Jesse Szewczyk
857 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
857
1½ hours
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Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Muffins
Samantha Seneviratne
1112 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,112
1 hour
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Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Samantha Seneviratne
60 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
60
45 minutes
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Vegan Devil’s Food Cupcakes
Julia Moskin, Isa Chandra Moskowitz
99 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
99
1 hour 45 minutes
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Strawberry Baby Cakes
Dorie Greenspan
1220 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,220
45 minutes, plus cooling
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All Our Best Halloween Recipes

112 recipes

Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie
Samantha Seneviratne
120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
120
50 minutes
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Obituary
Rebekah Peppler
610 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
610
or to save this recipe.
Chocolate Malted Brownies
Samantha Seneviratne
42 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
42
2 hours 10 minutes
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Quick Turkey Chili
Genevieve Ko
1174 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,174
30 minutes
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Pumpkin Marble Loaf
Kayla Hoang
445 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
445
1 hour 30 minutes
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Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies
Kayla Hoang
385 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
385
55 minutes
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Honeynut Pumpkin Muffins With Cornmeal
Justine Doiron
103 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
103
1 hour 30 minutes
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Mini Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies
Samantha Seneviratne
23 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
23
1 hour 10 minutes
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Pumpkin Blondies
Margaux Laskey, Everyday Annie
818 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
818
50 minutes
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Yossy Arefi
2120 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,120
About 30 minutes, plus cooling
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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bites
Sue Li
42 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
42
2 1/4 hours
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Melissa Knific
293 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
293
About 3 hours
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Coconut Almond Blondies
Samantha Seneviratne
399 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
399
40 minutes
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Popcorn Balls
Naz Deravian
94 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
94
45 minutes
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Sugar Cookies
Naz Deravian
268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
268
35 minutes, plus at least 1 hour chilling
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Pumpkin Spice
Naz Deravian
312 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
312
10 minutes
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Easy Peanut Butter Fudge
Lidey Heuck
391 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
391
15 minutes, plus at least 2 hours' chilling
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Chili
Ali Slagle
3499 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,499
1 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Potato-Kale Casserole and Eggs
Melissa Clark
678 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
678
50 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Apple Cider
Ali Slagle
61 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
61
20 minutes
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Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Muffins
Samantha Seneviratne
1112 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,112
1 hour
or to save this recipe.
Chocolate Self-Saucing Cake
Yossy Arefi
1854 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,854
45 minutes, plus cooling
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Peanut-Butter Fudge
Samantha Seneviratne
518 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
518
10 minutes plus 1 1/2 hours chilling
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Pumpkin Crumb Cake
Yossy Arefi
3082 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,082
1 hour
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Peanut-Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Yossy Arefi
2104 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,104
30 minutes, plus cooling
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Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Jesse Szewczyk
3654 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,654
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Chocolate Trail Mix
Yasmin Fahr
88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
88
15 minutes, plus 1 1/2 hours cooling
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Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts
Erin Jeanne McDowell
8570 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
8,570
About 35 minutes
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Pumpkin Fudge Torte
Melissa Clark
1487 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,487
1 hour, plus cooling
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Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts
Vallery Lomas
650 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
650
40 minutes, plus cooling
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Coconut Caramels
Yewande Komolafe
433 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
433
1 hour, plus cooling
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bundt Cake
Erin Jeanne McDowell
635 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
635
2 1/2 hours
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Maple Pecan Caramel Corn
Melissa Clark
930 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
930
1 hour
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Giant Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookie
Erin Jeanne McDowell
1066 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,066
50 minutes, plus chilling
or to save this recipe.
Apple Sheet Cake With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Yossy Arefi
1501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,501
45 minutes, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Pumpkin Bread
Samantha Seneviratne
3875 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,875
1 1/2 hours
or to save this recipe.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Ali Slagle
839 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
839
40 minutes
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Maple-Walnut Blondies
Lidey Heuck
708 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
708
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Mexican Hot Dogs
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
958 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
958
45 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Slow-Cooker White Chicken Chili
Sarah DiGregorio
10610 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,610
4 to 6 hours
or to save this recipe.
Pumpkin Layer Cake With Caramel Buttercream
Yossy Arefi
1750 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,750
2 hours, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Apple Cider and Bourbon Punch
Rosie Schaap
1085 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,085
15 minutes, plus chilling
or to save this recipe.
Spicy Ginger Applesauce Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Yossy Arefi
651 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
651
1 hour, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Apple Cider Whoopie Pies
Samantha Seneviratne
1481 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,481
About 55 minutes, plus chilling
or to save this recipe.
Apple Butter Sticky Buns With Pecans and Currants
Samantha Seneviratne
187 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
187
About 1 hour, plus rising
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Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread With Apple Cider Glaze
Samantha Seneviratne
2391 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,391
1 hour 10 minutes
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Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
Sarah Copeland
233 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
233
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Old-Fashioned Doughnut Bundt Cake
Erin Jeanne McDowell
2325 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,325
1 hour 10 minutes
or to save this recipe.

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