Autumn is guaranteed, isn’t it? — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Chai Spice Mix (above)
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup chai concentrate (such as Tazo or Oregon)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 8-ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 tablespoon Chai Spice Mix (above)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• Hershey’s Pumpkin Spice Kisses (seasonal item, found at Target)