Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt; set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together the ½ cup of butter and brown sugar. Add pumpkin, egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla to butter mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 3

Slowly mix in dry ingredients. Drop on cookie sheet by tablespoonfuls; flatten slightly with floured fingers (dough will be sticky.)

Step 4

Bake for 10-13 minutes or until the edges are set and just turning golden.

Step 5

Cream butter and cream cheese together. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix with an electric mixer until thick and creamy. Add vanilla and mix on high.

Step 6

When cookies are cooled- spread frosting on top with an offset spatula or spoon.