October means it’s officially time for us to go bonkers over pumpkins. We’ve already been carving ’em up and roasting the seeds, but what about getting to the heart of the matter with some pimped out pumpkin recipes?! Here are a dozen we can’t wait to try.

12 Pimped Out Pumpkin Treats You Have to Try

By Anjelika TempleOct 07, 2013

Anjelika Temple

As Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Brit + Co, Anjelika Temple brings her voracious consumption of all things creative and colorful to DIY projects, geeky gadgetry finds and more. When she's not DIY-ing her heart out, you'll find her throwing dinner parties with friends or adventuring with her husband David, their daughters Anokhi and Indira, and their silly dog Turkey.

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October means it’s officially time for us to go bonkers over pumpkins. We’ve already been carving ’em up and roasting the seeds, but what about getting to the heart of the matter with some pimped out pumpkin recipes?! Here are a dozen we can’t wait to try.

Chocolate Pumpkin Pecan Cupcakes

These yummy cupcakes are topped with chocolate sauce and pecans, and would make the perfect dessert for any fall feast. (via The Honour System)

Pumpkin Donuts with Buttermilk Glaze

Pumpkin in the form of a donut? Yes please. (via Chili & Tonka)

Skinny Pumpkin Pie Frozen Yogurt

We love this hack on frozen yogurt, and it’s only 100 calories! (via Brit + Co.)

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake

Get a burst of caffeine along with your pumpkin spice with this crumbly goodness. (via Joyful Healthy Eats)

Pumpkin Fruit Leather

This one is intriguing, and would definitely require some serious pumpkin love. (via Kirbie’s Cravings)

Biscoff Pumpkin Pie Cookie Cups

Biscoff might be the new Nutella. If you don’t know what it is, it’s basically those biscoff cookies turned into a ridiculously delicious spread. Seriously, it’s a cookie spread. Go to your local fancy grocery store and buy this, like, now! (via Lemons for Lulu)

Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Brown Sugar Streusel Crust

Everything about this bread makes us want to try it, especially the brown sugar streusel crust! (via Averie Cooks)

Pumpkin Pie Cobbler… in a Pumpkin!

Ever cooked a pumpkin pie in an actual pumpkin? We didn’t think so. It’s delicious, and a great conversation piece for Halloween or Thanksgiving. (via Brit + Co.)

Pumpkin Pie Shake

Need your pumpkin pie fix on the go? (via Horses & Heels)

Pumpkin Magic Bars

Are you ready for some serious layers? Gingersnap crust, white chocolate chips, pecans, coconut, toffee bits, pumpkin, and sweetened condensed milk. What?! (via Crazy for Crust)

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Sauce

You had us at salted caramel sauce ;) (via Cooking Classy)

Chocolate Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

And last, our latest addition to the world of pumpkin treats. Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats! (via Brit + Co.)

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October means it’s officially time for us to go bonkers over pumpkins. We’ve already been carving ’em up and roasting the seeds, but what about getting to the heart of the matter with some pimped out pumpkin recipes?! Here are a dozen we can’t wait to try.

12 Pimped Out Pumpkin Treats You Have to Try

Biscoff Pumpkin Pie Cookie Cups

Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Brown Sugar Streusel Crust

Pumpkin Pie Shake

Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Sauce

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