Whether these Keto Pumpkin Cookies taste like cookies or cake, they’re irresistible—especially topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.
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If you want a pumpkin dessert that makes everyone say “I can’t believe this is keto,” this recipe is for you. These bars disappear fast—serving them to friends and family, keto or not, will leave the pan empty in minutes. This Keto Cream Cheese Cookies style pumpkin bar is perfect for a Keto Thanksgiving or any fall celebration. For other seasonal options, consider keto-friendly cornbread or pumpkin pie recipes and a pumpkin spice latte made low carb.
The recipe includes an ingredient that’s optional but highly recommended: oat fiber. It adds moisture and a softer, more cake-like texture without adding net carbs. I’ll explain more below.
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Keto Pumpkin Cookies
Why you’ll love them:
- Made as convenient bars for easy prep and serving.
- Topped with a silky keto cream cheese frosting.
- An optional keto-friendly ingredient (oat fiber) makes them extra moist and soft.
Low Carb Pumpkin Cookies Recipe Ingredients
Exact ingredient quantities are in the recipe card below.
- Salted butter (softened)
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Swerve Confectioners
- Swerve Brown
- Eggs
- Pumpkin puree
- Vanilla extract
- Coconut flour
- Oat fiber (optional but recommended)
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Cinnamon
- Baking soda
- Salt
How to Make These Easy Pumpkin Keto Cookies {Quick Overview}
This is a short overview of the method; full measurements and details are in the recipe card at the end.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
1. In a large bowl or mixer, beat butter, cream cheese and Swerve Confectioners together. Sprinkle Swerve Brown on top before mixing so it distributes evenly.
2. Mix on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 5–6 minutes.
3. Add eggs one at a time on low speed, then mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut flour, oat fiber (if using), pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add the dry mix to the wet ingredients and combine on low just until incorporated.
TIP: Oat fiber is optional but makes the bars softer and more cake-like without adding net carbs.
5. Lightly spray the bottom of a 7×11″ (or similar) casserole dish with non-stick spray. Spread the batter evenly in the dish.
6. Bake 15–22 minutes depending on your oven. Do not overbake—the center may still be slightly soft but will firm as it cools. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack (or place in the fridge after 30 minutes to speed cooling).
TIP: The bars firm up as they cool, so err on the side of underbaking rather than overbaking.
7. Make the cream cheese frosting: beat the frosting ingredients until smooth. Briefly microwave the frosting (about 10 seconds), stir, and if necessary microwave an additional few seconds to make it spreadable. Spread evenly over the cooled bars, then refrigerate at least 30 minutes so the frosting sets.
8. Cut into 10 even pieces and serve. For a fun presentation, cut a piece in half and stack the layers.
How to Store These Gluten Free Pumpkin Cookies
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Check the cream cheese expiration date—if it expires sooner, use that date as your guide.
Is Oat Fiber Keto?
Yes—oat fiber is keto-friendly and contains 0g net carbs. Don’t confuse oat fiber with oat flour. Oat fiber is made from the outer hull of oats and is primarily insoluble fiber, so the body doesn’t digest it as carbs. A small amount improves texture in keto baked goods, making them moister and softer.
Nutrition Facts for Keto Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Per serving (recipe yields 10 servings):
- 197 calories
- 18g fat
- 3g protein
- 3g net carbs
More Keto Pumpkin Recipes
More Keto Cookies
If you enjoy keto desserts, try other cookie recipes like peanut butter cookies, cookie dough fat bombs, white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, chocolate cookie casserole, snickerdoodles, and snowball cookies. These recipes are excellent for holidays and everyday treats.
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Keto Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 6 tbsp salted butter softened
- 2 tbsp cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup Swerve Confectioners
- 1/4 cup Swerve Brown
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 2 tbsp oat fiber optional
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Frosting Ingredients
- 4 1/2 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 tbsp butter softened
- 1/3 cup Swerve Confectioners
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F.
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In a large bowl or mixer, combine butter, cream cheese, Swerve Confectioners, and Swerve Brown, sprinkling the brown sweetener on top for even distribution.
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Mix on medium-high for 5–6 minutes until fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time on low and mix until incorporated.
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Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla, scraping the bowl as needed, then mix on low until combined.
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Combine coconut flour, oat fiber (if using), pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Add to the wet ingredients and mix on low for about 30 seconds until combined.
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Lightly spray a 7×11″ casserole dish and spread the batter evenly into the dish.
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Bake 15–22 minutes, until edges begin to brown and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Do not overbake; the bars will firm as they cool.
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Cool completely on a wire rack. For faster cooling, refrigerate after 30 minutes.
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Beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Microwave the frosting for 10 seconds, stir, and repeat briefly if needed so the frosting is spreadable.
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Spread frosting evenly over the cooled bars, then refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set. Cut into 10 pieces and serve.
Notes
- For a special presentation, cut a piece in half and stack the two layers.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to two weeks, checking cream cheese for its expiration date.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and are estimates based on typical ingredients and brands used. Accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols may already be subtracted from total carb counts.
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