Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F. Line 3 baking sheets with a silicone mat or silpat (or bake in batches).

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the egg; beat well. Mix in pumpkin, buttermilk and vanilla.

Step 4

In another bowl combine flour, pumpkin spice, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to pumpkin mixture; mix well. Fold in chocolate chips.

Step 5

Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls, 1 ounce each, 2 inches apart onto the silicone lined baking sheets.

Step 6

Bake 14 to 15 minutes or until golden, rotating the baking sheets halfway.

Step 7

Remove to wire rack to cool.