Small-batch Shortbread Pumpkin Pie Bars

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup

unsalted butter (room temperature)

1/4 cup

powdered sugar

1 tbsp

+ 1 teaspoon (17g) granulated sugar

2 tsp

vanilla extract

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

milk (any percentage)

1/2 cup

canned pumpkin puree

1/4 cup

packed brown sugar

large egg yolk

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

salt

1/8 tsp

ground ginger

1/8 tsp

ground nutmeg

ground cloves

1/4 cup

all-purpose flour

3 tbsp

packed brown sugar

2 tbsp

unsalted butter (room temperature)

1/4 cup

powdered sugar

2 tsp

heavy cream (or milk)

1/4 tsp

vanilla extract