Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Cookies Method

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the pumpkin purée, egg yolk and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a soft cookie dough forms.
5. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball.
6. Place the cookie dough balls in the fridge for 1 hour to chill.
7. Meanwhile, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar coating.
8. Roll each chilled dough ball in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
9. Place the cookies on a lined baking tray, leaving space between each one.
10. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 12 minutes.
11. Allow the cookies to cool completely before frosting.
12. To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
13. Pipe or spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cookies and finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.