Making these Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Roll Cookies can be a joyful experience if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Pumpkin: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until combined.
5. Mix in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not over-mix.
6. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
7. Roll and Fill: On a lightly floured surface, roll the cookie dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough and, if using, add the chopped nuts.
8. Roll the Dough: Starting from one of the shorter ends, carefully roll the dough into a log. Make sure it’s tight but not so tight that the filling spills out.
9. Slice the Roll: Use a sharp knife to slice the log into about 1-inch thick rounds. Place each cookie slice on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
11. Cool Cookies: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool for about 15-20 minutes.
12. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
13. Ice the Cookies: Drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze over the cooled cookies before serving.

These easy steps will guide you through creating these delightful cookies perfect for any fall occasion.