Attempts at Domestication

0 Whisk egg and vanilla in a small bowl. Set aside.
1 In a large bowl, cream the butter until fluffy using a handheld mixer.
2 Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Then add the sugar. Mix for another 2-3 minutes.
3 Pour in the egg and vanilla mixture and add the pumpkin puree. Mix for an additional minute until well combined.
5 Whisk together flour and pumpkin pie spice.
4 Add the flour mixture and mix at low speed until well combined.
6 Chill dough in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
7 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
8 Roll cookie dough into 1.5-inch balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. 
9 Press your fingers into the dough to flatten it down to 2-inch cookies. 
10 Sprinkle cookies with a cinnamon sugar mixture.
11 Bake for 15 minutes. Until the edges are golden brown.
12 Allow cookies to cool fully before enjoying!