The 20+ Best Pumpkin Cookies to Bake This Fall

We don't care how much folks may mock it, something happens when the weather starts to turn and the leaves begin to change color: We begin to crave the smell of pumpkin, cinnamon, clove, and allspice. And while a PSL tastes fine and all, what we really want to do is to fill our homes with the warm, cozy smell of pumpkin spice.

The best way to do that, of course, is to make cookies! Whether you're a fan of classic soft, cakey, pumpkin cookies, or you want to switch things up by adding pumpkin to another fave, we've got you covered. And if you just love pumpkin everything, you'll want to make each and every one of these pumpkin cookies. Bursting with flavor—including chocolate, peanut butter, and caramel—each recipe is packed full of goodness you won't be able to resist.

Of course, once you present a plate full of these cookies, your family is going to be begging for more pumpkin recipes. Don't worry—we have you covered. If you're looking for more pumpkin desserts, everyone will love a pumpkin cake, a pumpkin cheesecake, a loaf of pumpkin bread, or even a pumpkin pie. You could also whip up a batch of pumpkin bars, pumpkin muffins, or pumpkin scones. There are also so many savory ways to enjoy the gourd this season—and some of them are even healthy recipes. A fall dinner featuring a pumpkin pasta or pumpkin soup would be a cozy, comforting supper everyone will enjoy. And when you end the meal with one of these cookies, they'll be asking for the meal on repeat all autumn long. Trust us, whether you're baking a batch for a fall dinner party, a Halloween bash, or even just a little treat after a weeknight dinner, these pumpkin cookies will satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.