October Recipes

There's something about October that calls for cozy meals, sweet treats and a little spooky fun in the kitchen. We've rounded up 13 must-try October Recipes filled with the flavors of the season, from comforting fall dinners to festive Halloween treats.

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Perfect for carving pumpkins, planning a Halloween party or settling in for a cozy night at home. Think chocolatey mummies, pumpkin bakes, savory comfort food and a couple of fun party drinks to celebrate one of our favorite months of the year.

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Dessert Recipes

These seasonal sweets are perfect for spooky season and beyond. From rich chocolate to warm pumpkin spice, each one is an easy fall favorite you'll want to make again.

Mummy Brownies

These Mummy Brownies are fudgy, festive and a total Halloween crowd-pleaser. Each brownie is topped with drizzled white chocolate "bandages" and candy eyes for a spooky treat that's as cute as it is chocolatey. Perfect for parties, bake sales or a fun October baking day.

Mummy Brownies laying flat on parchment paper with white chocolate in a piping bag
Mummy Brownies
Fudgy Mummy Brownies drizzled with white chocolate "bandages" and candy eyes. Spooky, festive and the cutest Halloween treat.
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Mummy Brownies standing upright on a counter about to be picked up

These Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, chewy, and loaded with festive flair. Topped with a swirl of orange buttercream and plenty of sprinkles. A fun and easy treat for spooky season

Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars with orange icing on a cutting board from above
Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars
These Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars are soft, chewy and topped with orange buttercream and sprinkles for a sweet, buttery festive treat.
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Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars with orange icing, sprinkles and eyeballs close up

Halloween Crockpot Candy

This Halloween Crockpot Candy is sweet, salty and loaded with spooky fun. Made with white chocolate, roasted peanuts and festive add-ins like Reese's Pieces, sprinkles and candy eyeballs, it's an easy slow cooker treat that's perfect for Halloween parties or edible gifts. Just melt, stir and scoop.

White Chocolate Peanut Halloween Crockpot Candy with Halloween Sprinkles and Edible Eyeballs
Halloween Crockpot Candy
This Halloween Crockpot Candy is a festive, foolproof treat made with white chocolate, salty peanuts, Reese's pieces and spooky toppings.
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White Chocolate Peanut Halloween Crockpot Candy with Halloween Sprinkles and Edible Eyeballs

Pumpkin Banana Bread

This Pumpkin Banana Bread is moist, tender and full of warm spice. Ripe bananas add natural sweetness while pumpkin purée brings a rich, earthy flavor. It's the kind of cozy loaf that feels just right for crisp fall mornings or afternoon coffee breaks.

Pumpkin Banana Bread sliced on a plate with butter
Pumpkin Banana Bread
My Pumpkin Banana Bread is soft, moist and spiced with cozy fall flavors. Overripe bananas and pumpkin purée blended for a seasonal loaf.
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Pumpkin Banana Bread on a Cutting Board

Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies

These Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy and full of Halloween charm. With just a few ingredients and no mixer needed, a box of cake mix turns into festive cookies with spooky candy eyeballs.

Cookies from Devils Food Cake Mix On a Baking Sheet
Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are rich, chewy and topped with candy eyeballs. Made with a boxed cake mix, they're ready in just 15 minutes.
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Cookie from Devils Food Cake Mix On a Baking Sheet

Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk

This Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk is a fall essential. Creamy, smooth and gently spiced, it's made with pure pumpkin purée and simple pantry staples for a dessert that's easy to bake and full of classic flavor.

Pumpkin Pie Using Sweetened Condensed Milk on a Pie Slice
Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk
This Pumpkin Pie with Sweetened Condensed Milk is rich, creamy and perfectly spiced - an easy, cozy dessert for any time of year.
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Pumpkin Pie Using Sweetened Condensed Milk on a Plate

Drink Recipes

Cozy up with these fall-inspired drinks. Whether you're craving a warm latte or something sweet and sippable, these recipes are filled with the comforting flavors of the season.

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

This Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte copycat is creamy, comforting and made with real pumpkin purée, no syrups needed. Blended with fresh espresso and warm spices, it's a cozy fall drink that delivers all the flavor of the original right from your own kitchen.

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte in a Mug with whipped cream
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte
My Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte copycat is rich, creamy and made with real pumpkin, warm spices and espresso; no syrup, just fall vibes.
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Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte on a cutting board with takeaway cups in the back

Pumpkin Cold Foam

This Pumpkin Cold Foam is smooth, fluffy and filled with fall flavor. Made with pumpkin purée, warm spice and sweet cream, it whips into a soft topping that's perfect over cold brew, iced coffee or even a hot latte. Like pumpkin pie, but lighter and sippable.

Pumpkin Cold Foam in a mason jar
Pumpkin Cold Foam
This Pumpkin Cold Foam is creamy, cozy and full of real pumpkin flavor. Perfect over cold brew, iced coffee or your favorite fall latte.
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Pumpkin Cold Foam in a glass overtop of iced coffee

Pumpkin Chai Latte

This Pumpkin Chai Latte is cozy, spiced and just the right amount of sweet. Creamy milk, brewed chai and pumpkin purée come together with a touch of maple syrup. It's a warming drink perfect for crisp mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups.

Pumpkin Chai Lattes in mugs on a tray with whipped cream and cinnamon sticks
Pumpkin Chai Latte
This Pumpkin Chai Latte is warm, cozy, and full of fall flavor. Made with real pumpkin, chai tea, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice.
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Pumpkin Chai Lattes in mugs on a tray

Savory Recipes

Bring on the cozy comfort food. These savory dishes are perfect for cool nights, Halloween dinners or whenever you're craving something hearty, simple and full of fall flavor.

Hot Dog Mummies

These Hot Dog Mummies are a fun and festive twist on a classic. Juicy hot dogs are wrapped in crescent roll dough to look like spooky little mummies, then baked until golden and topped with candy eyes. Easy to make and always a hit for Halloween parties or kid-friendly dinners.

Hot Dog Mummies on a baking sheet with candy eyeballs around and ketchup and mustard
Hot Dog Mummies
These Hot Dog Mummies are juicy hot dogs wrapped in flaky crescent rolls, baked golden brown and topped with candy eyes for spooky fun.
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Hot Dog Mummies on a baking sheet with candy eyeballs

Pumpkin Carrot Soup

This Pumpkin Carrot Soup is smooth, comforting and full of autumn flavor. Pumpkin purée, sweet carrots and fresh ginger come together with creamy coconut milk and warm spices to make a cozy soup that's perfect for crisp evenings or an easy fall lunch.

Pumpkin Carrot Soup in bowls with pumpkin seeds and drizzle coconut milk

Get the recipe for our Pumpkin Carrot Soup.

Cocktail Recipes

Whether you're mixing up drinks for a Halloween party or sipping something festive on a quiet night in, these fall cocktails bring bold flavor and seasonal flair to every glass.

Halloween Sangria

This Halloween Sangria is dark, fruity and perfect for spooky season. A mix of red wine, fall juices and spiced rum gives it rich flavor with a festive twist. Frozen berries and apple cider add bold color and sweetness, making it a fun cocktail for parties or a cozy night in.

Halloween Sangria being poured into a stemless glass
Halloween Sangria
This spooky Halloween Sangria is a bold red blend of dark fruit, red wine, apple cider and spiced rum; perfect for parties or a full moon sip.
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Halloween Sangria with cranberries and blueberries on top

Alien Brain Haemorrhage

This Alien Brain Haemorrhage shot is eerie, eye-catching and surprisingly tasty. Layers of peach schnapps, Irish cream, blue curaçao and grenadine combine to create a creepy brain-like swirl, making it a fun party drink with a creamy texture and sweet, fruity finish.

Close View of Layers in Alien Brain Hemorrhage Shot
Alien Brain Haemorrhage
This Alien Brain Haemorrhage is creepy, creamy and fruity. Layered with schnapps, Baileys, blue curacao and grenadine for a wild effect.
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Alien Brain Hemorrhage Shot Red Blue and Beige Layers

This time of year is all about seasonal produce, favorite comfort foods and a little bit of fun. Make a cozy soup for a quiet night in, bake a quick bread or put together a spooky snack board for game day. And if you have a can of pumpkin waiting in the pantry, our Pumpkin Recipes roundup has even more ways to put it to good use.

Save this roundup and come back throughout October! We'll keep adding cozy fall favorites, spooky Halloween treats and plenty of seasonal recipes to make all month long.

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