• Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  1¼ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for three minutes. Scrape down the sides.
  ½ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar
• Add the egg yolk and vanilla and beat for one minute. Scrape down the sides again, then add the pumpkin puree and beat on low until combined.
  1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract, ¼ cup pumpkin puree
• Add in the flour mixture and mix on low until just combined and scrape down the sides to incorporate any leftover flour.
• Place a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the dough and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350℉/180℃ and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Scoop 1-inch balls of dough, roll them between your hands, then roll them through the mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
  ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Place them evenly apart on the prepared baking sheet, then flatten slightly with the bottom of a drinking glass.
• Bake for 8 minutes, then allow them to cool on the pan for two minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

Toppings

• Heat the flour in the microwave in 30 second bursts (stirring in between each) until it reaches 165℉. About two minutes. Cool.
• Using a fork, mix together the heat-treated flour, brown sugar, oats, butter, cinnamon and salt until crumbles form. Set aside.
  2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¼ cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons rolled oats, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, pinch kosher salt
• Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth (by hand or with a mixer). Spread 1 heaping tablespoon onto each cooled cookie.
  8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
• Sprinkle the crumble topping over each frosted cookie, then enjoy!