In the bowl of a mixe, beat the butter and sugar 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
Add the molasses, egg, vanilla, melted chocolate, cocoa, and pumpkin pie spice and mix well.
Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt, and blend until all are combined on low speed, then turn onto medium speed until the cookei dough is well combined and pulls away from the bowl.
Roll cookies on a lightly floured surface, between parchment, waxed paper or plastic wrap, and cut with a cookie cutter in desired shape.
Place each tray of cut-out cookies in the fridge for 10 minutes or until chilled if hte kitchen is warm or dough seems soft. Otherwise you can bake them immediately.
Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until the edges are firm and lightly golden.
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet and add icing once the cookies are completly cooled.