Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a medium size bowl, cream the butter, ½ cup sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla together.
Add in the egg yolk and pumpkin puree and stir until combined.
Sift in the flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until a stiff batter forms.
In a small bowl, toss together 1 teaspoon cinnamon and ¼ cup sugar for coating.
Scoop out two tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball, toss into the sugar and cinnamon mixture, and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from oven, let cool, and enjoy!