Frosted Sugar-'n'-Spice Cookies

From Southern Living.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 30
• Yields: 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 2  egg yolks
• 5  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  teaspoon orange zest
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 3  cups powdered sugar, divided
• 4  tablespoons milk, divided

Directions

1. Stir together the first 6 ingredients in a bowl.
2. Beat butter and next 3 ingredients at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Add cream cheese, orange zest, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture, beat at low speed until blended.
3. Divide dough in half, shaping into 2 flattened disks. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 2-24 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place one dough disk on a floured surface. Roll into 1/4 inch thickness; cut with 4-inch star shaped cutter (or your choice of cutter). Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat procedure with remaining dough.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or just until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool 30 minutes or until completely cool.
6. To make the frosting: Beat 1/4 cup butter, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons milk at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar and milk.
7. Spread cookies with a thin layer of Frosting and top with sprinkles.