Pumpkin Bars with Streusel and Salted Caramel Glaze

1 ½  cups sugar
⅓  cup vegetable oil
1 egg +1 egg yolk
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 ½  cups flour
½ teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Mix sugar, oil, eggs and pumpkin puree until smooth. Add the dry ingredients all at once and then mix until well combined. Spread batter in a greased 9’ x 13” pan. Sprinkle with Streusel Topping, separating pieces by hand as you go. Bake at 350 degrees for 25+ minutes.Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle Salted Caramel Glaze onto top of bars. Let Set.Share.

Streusel Topping
4 Tablespoons melted butter
⅓ cup flour
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of salt

Mix all ingredients at once. Streusel will be wet. 

Salted Caramel Glaze
3 Tablespoons melted butter
¼ cup caramel sauce
1 cup+ 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
1 ½ Tablespoons whole milk
Dash of salt

Stir caramel sauce into melted butter.  Add powdered sugar and stir until smooth. Mix in milk and salt until thoroughly combined. Spoon into freezer strength Ziploc until ready to use.