Follow these steps to create a batch of these scrumptious cookies:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Beat in the pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
6. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
7. Using a tablespoon, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each scoop of dough slightly.
8. Create a small indentation in the center of each cookie and fill with the cream cheese mixture, then drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Once cooled, sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt for that final touch of savory goodness.

These cookies are a labor of love, and every step is worth the effort. As my abuela always said, “Cooking is the art of patience and love.”