Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Beat 3/4 cup butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice in large bowl with mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg, pumpkin and 1 tsp. vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture until well blended.

Step 3

Drop heaping tablespoonsful of dough, 2 inches apart, onto parchment-covered baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake 12 to 13 min. or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 min.; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.

Step 5

Beat cream cheese with remaining butter and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Spread onto cookies; sprinkle with nuts.