1️⃣ Prepare the Dry Mix

• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.

2️⃣ Cream Butter and Sugar

• In a separate bowl, beat butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients

• Mix in pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

4️⃣ Combine Dough

• Gradually stir the dry mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.

• Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you want cookies to hold their shape better.

5️⃣ Bake the Cookies

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

• Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges set.

• Cool completely before frosting.

6️⃣ Make the Frosting

• Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

• Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in vanilla.

• Whip until fluffy but stable.

7️⃣ Frost and Serve

• Spread or pipe frosting over cooled cookies.

• Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or drizzle of chocolate if desired.