In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment or in a large bowl with a hand mixer (or with a large mixing bowl and silicone spatula or wooden spoon), cream butter and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract and blend until combined.
Add flour to mixture, along with ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt and blend until just combined.
Mix in white chocolate chips.