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Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies

Sep 1, 2019 · 9 Comments

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These Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies, with cream cheese frosting, are a must-try for pumpkin fans! They’re soft, sweet, perfectly spiced, and packed with pumpkin flavor. If you want to satisfy those pumpkin cravings, look no further than this flavorful cookie recipe! #glutenfreerecipes #pumpkincookies #glutenfreecookies

These Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies, with cream cheese frosting, are a must-try for pumpkin fans! They’re soft, sweet, perfectly spiced, and packed with pumpkin flavor. If you want to satisfy those pumpkin cravings, look no further than this flavorful cookie recipe!

8 gluten free pumkin cookies on white rectangular plate

With fall just around the corner, my thoughts turn to all things pumpkin. Whether the pumpkin comes in the form of sweet or savory recipes, I enjoy the simple, earthy flavor.

Now there seems to be two camps when it comes to pumpkin. There are those who welcome the flavor with open arms like I do. And there are those who want to keep it at arms-length. (They don’t know what they’re missing.)

3 cream cheese frosted gluten free pumpkin cookies on silver-rimmed white plate

If you like the flavor of pumpkin, you’ll love these cookies. These soft, tender cookies, filled with subtle spices and topped with sweet cream cheese frosting are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

If you’re not a fan of pumpkin, you’ll want to try these banana oatmeal cookies, or this monster cookies recipe instead.

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How to Make Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line baking pans with silicone liners or parchment paper. I prefer to use liners when possible because they can be washed and used again and again.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until combined (photo 1). Set aside.

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars until creamy (photo 2). Add the canned pumpkin, egg, and vanilla and beat until completely incorporated (photo 3).

5 step process shots for make gluten free pumpkin cookies

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until combined (photo 4).

Using a medium cookie scoop, drop the dough, 3 inches apart, on the prepared pans. If you don’t own a cookie scoop, buy one. A scoop makes transferring dough to the baking pans quick and easy. Lightly press the dough balls into round discs (photo 5).

Bake for 9-11 minutes until the cookies are set and the tops are no longer glossy. Remove from oven and let cool on pan for 3 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. The baked cookies will be delicate so take care when removing them from the pans.

Baked pumpkin cookies on wire cooling rack

Making the Cream Cheese Frosting

Place the cream cheese and butter in a medium mixing bowl. Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature. It’s much easier to combine the ingredients when everything is at room temperature. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture until combined.

Add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat the ingredients together until everything is well combined and the frosting is creamy.

Overhead view of a silver mixing bowl with cream cheese frosting inside

Use a butter knife to generously frost the cooled cookies.

Baker's Tips

  • Check the ingredients of your gluten free flour mix for xanthan gum. If your flour mix doesn’t contain it, try adding ¾ teaspoon to the recipe. I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour which has xanthan gum in it.
  • Use a medium cookie scoop to drop the dough on the prepared pans. The scoop allows you to use the same amount of dough for each cookie.
  • After dropping the dough on the prepared pans, lightly press the balls into round discs. The cookies will spread a little when baking, but pressing the dough into rounds will give the cookies a more uniform shape.
  • Wait for the cookies to cool completely before adding the frosting. If the cookies are still warm, the tasty frosting will slide right off.

Gluten free pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting on white plate

The cookies can be frozen, unfrosted, in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Do not freeze the cream cheese frosting.

Once the cookies are frosted, store them loosely covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

When that craving for pumpkin strikes, give these pumpkin cookies a try! These tender, flavorful cookies, topped with sweet cream cheese frosting, are impossible to resist. Enjoy!

More Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes

  • Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Donuts
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Banana Muffins
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Bars

Find more gluten free cookie recipes in the Recipe Index.

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3 cream cheese frosted gluten free pumpkin cookies on silver-rimmed white plate

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies

Connie @ Flavor Walk
These Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies, with cream cheese frosting, are a must-try for pumpkin fans! They’re soft, sweet, perfectly spiced, and packed with pumpkin flavor.
4.34 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 27 mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Gluten free
Servings 28 cookies
Calories 177 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • 2 ½ cups gluten free flour blend
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Frosting:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

For the Cookies:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking pans with silicone liners or parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until combined.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars until creamy. Add the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla and beat until completely incorporated.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, drop the dough, 3 inches apart, on the prepared pans. Lightly press the dough balls into round discs.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes until the cookies are set and the tops are no longer glossy. Remove from oven and let cool on pan for 3 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Frosting:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  • Add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat the ingredients together until everything is combined and the frosting is creamy.
  • Use a butter knife to generously frost the cooled cookies.

Notes

  • Check the ingredients of your gluten free flour mix for xanthan gum. If your flour mix doesn’t contain it, try adding ¾ teaspoon to the recipe. I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour which has xanthan gum in it.
  • Use a medium cookie scoop to drop the dough on the prepared pans. The scoop allows you to use the same amount of dough for each cookie.
  • After dropping the dough on the prepared pans, lightly press the balls into round discs. The cookies will spread a little when baking, but pressing the dough into rounds will give the cookies a more uniform shape.
  • Wait for the cookies to cool completely before adding the frosting. If the cookies are still warm, the tasty frosting will slide right off.
Recipe adapted from Chelsea's Messy Apron

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1580IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.6mg
These Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies, with cream cheese frosting, are a must-try for pumpkin fans! They’re soft, sweet, perfectly spiced, and packed with pumpkin flavor. If you want to satisfy those pumpkin cravings, look no further than this flavorful cookie recipe! #glutenfreerecipes #pumpkincookies #glutenfreecookies
These Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies, with cream cheese frosting, are a must-try for pumpkin fans! They’re soft, sweet, perfectly spiced, and packed with pumpkin flavor. If you want to satisfy those pumpkin cravings, look no further than this flavorful cookie recipe! #glutenfreerecipes #pumpkincookies #glutenfreecookies
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  1. Patty says

    September 02, 2019 at 9:13 pm

    So yummy...hard to only eat one!

    Reply
  2. Gabrielle Morrow says

    October 04, 2020 at 6:15 am

    Hello! Have you tried using sugar substitutes? Tempted to see how they'd taste with Swerve and Truvia. They look amazing!!

    Reply
    • Flavor Walk says

      October 04, 2020 at 11:11 am

      Hi Gabrielle,
      Thank you for taking time to leave a comment. I haven't tried any sugar substitutes in my recipes. I'd love to know how they turn out, if you try it.

      Reply
  3. Monica says

    October 10, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    Just made my first batch. They came out beautiful. I’m going to make a maple frosting for the top. I can’t wait for them to cool!

    Reply
    • Flavor Walk says

      October 11, 2020 at 2:51 pm

      Hi Monica,

      Thanks for leaving a comment and a 5-star rating. The maple frosting sounds delicious.

      Reply
  4. Abby says

    December 08, 2020 at 7:22 am

    My family all loved these! Will be making again. Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • Flavor Walk says

      December 08, 2020 at 7:20 pm

      Hi Abby,

      Thank you for the 5-star rating. It made my day.

      Reply
  5. Rhonda says

    October 04, 2021 at 10:50 am

    Is it possible to use pie filling and simply omit the spices?

    Reply
    • Flavor Walk says

      October 05, 2021 at 6:47 pm

      Hi Rhonda,

      I don't recommend using pumpkin pie filling because in addition to the spices, the pie filling contains added sugar.

      Reply

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