"Red Hot Holiday Trends - Just when you thought cheesecake couldn’t get any more delicious, we added a flavorful update from the bar: a generous shot of bourbon and a few dashes of aromatic bitters. The perfect end to a special meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (35 to 40 cookies)
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1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
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4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1/4 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
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4 eggs
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4 tablespoons bourbon
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1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
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1 1/2 teaspoons aromatic bitters
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
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1/2 cup caramel topping
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2 teaspoons bourbon
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Dash aromatic bitters
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Toasted pecans, if desired