Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until well blended.

Add the all-purpose flour, egg yolks, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, ground cardamom, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt to the butter mixture.

Mix until a smooth dough forms.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.

Place the dough balls on baking sheets.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

In a shallow bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom for the coating.

While the cookies are still warm, roll them in the coating mixture to ensure the coating adheres.

Allow the coated cookies to cool for 5 more minutes.

Roll the cookies in the coating mixture again for a thicker coating.