Fall & Halloween Pajamas + Recipes: What to Cook, Sip & Wear

As we move into a time of year that calls for more moments at home, we want to share a few of our favorite things to cook, sip, and wear — including the fall pajamas we’re most excited about.

We’ve paired our favorite fall pajamas with a recipe we think you’ll love. 

Pumpkin Cookies + It’s Freaking Bats Matching Family Halloween Pajamas = Playful Halloween Baking Nights  

There’s no better way to make the magic of spooky season come alive than with a night — or two, or three — spent baking pumpkin-flavored cookies in our It's Freakin' Bats halloween pajamas. The house fills with sweet aromas, the family gathers in the kitchen, and everyone giggles over a tasty treat. Try the following recipe and delight in making playful autumn memories: 

It's Freakin' Bats Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Ingredients For the Cookies

• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour  
• 1 tsp baking powder  
• ½ tsp baking soda  
• ½ tsp salt  
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon  
• ½ tsp ground ginger  
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened  
• ½ cup brown sugar  
• ½ cup granulated sugar  
• 1 (15-oz.) can pumpkin purée  
• 2 large eggs  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract  
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips  
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional  
• Zest of 1 orange, optional  

Ingredients For the Glaze 

• 1½ cups confectioners’ sugar  
• 2½ tbsp milk  
• ½ tsp vanilla extract  

Directions 

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.  
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.  
3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until smooth. Add the pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, and optional orange zest, mixing until combined.  
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.  
5. Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 18 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned.  
6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.  
7. For a fun Halloween touch, press two chocolate chips into each warm cookie to create little eyes.  
8. To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies or dip the tops into the glaze.  

Makes about 5 dozen cookies. 

Apple Cocktail (Mocktail) + Edgar Allan Poe Halloween Pajamas = Moody October Evenings  

When the leaves start to change and flutter to the ground, the best kind of evening self-care is to stay home, curl up with a good book, and sip a tasty drink in our comfy Edgar Allen Poe Halloween pajamas. In moments like these, the world slows down, and the essence of autumn warms the soul. Embrace the mood of the season with the following cocktail (or mocktail) recipe: 

The Edgar Allen Poe Apple Cider Bourbon Cocktail (or Mocktail)

Ingredients 

• ¾ cup apple cider  
• ⅓ cup bourbon (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice  
• 2 thin slices of fresh ginger  
• Thin apple slices, for garnish  
• Ice  

Directions 

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the apple cider, bourbon (optional), lemon juice, and fresh ginger.  
2. Shake well until chilled.  
3. Strain evenly between two glasses filled with fresh ice.  
4. Garnish with thin apple slices and serve.  

Makes 2 cocktails or mocktails. 

Hearty Stew + Chestnut Plaid Flannel Pajamas for Couples with Pets = Classic Fall Weekends  

If a slow, chilly weekend is on the agenda, a hearty stew is always a good idea. Made with love and filled with nourishing ingredients, each bite feels like a warm hug. Pair the following classic recipe with the perfect fall pajamas for pets and owners, and home will become a favorite autumn refuge: 

Classic Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes  

Ingredients 

• 3 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1½-inch chunks  
• 3 tbsp olive oil  
• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped  
• 4 cloves garlic, minced  
• 2 tbsp tomato paste  
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar  
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour  
• 2 cups dry red wine  
• 2 cups beef broth  
• 2 bay leaves  
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves  
• 4 large carrots, cut into chunks  
• 1½ lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved  
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped  
• 2 tsp salt  
• 1 tsp black pepper  

Directions 

1. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven and brown the beef in batches so the meat develops a nice golden crust.  
2. Add the onions and garlic, then stir in the tomato paste and balsamic vinegar.  
3. Sprinkle in the flour, then add the red wine and beef broth, scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom of the pot.  
4. Return the beef to the pot with the bay leaves and thyme and bring everything to a gentle simmer.  
5. Cover and cook until the beef begins to become tender.  
6. Add the carrots and potatoes, then continue cooking until the vegetables are tender and the beef is fall-apart tender.  
7. Remove the bay leaves and thyme, season to taste, and finish with fresh parsley.  
8. Serve with crusty bread for soaking up the rich, wine-infused broth.  

Makes about 6 servings. 

Fall Pajamas to Cook, Sip & Cozy Up In  

The parts of autumn that are always remembered are often the simplest: comforting recipes, time at home, and pajamas for Halloween and fall. If you’re looking for more seasonal inspiration, explore our Family Pajama Sets, Matching Couples Pajamas, and Women’s Pajamas collections.