"These sweet Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bars with a Gingersnap crust, a pumpkin cheesecake layer, and a crumbly pecan topping for a delicious fall dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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20 Gingersnaps (crushed)
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2 tablespoons sugar
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4 tablespoons butter (melted)
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2 packages (8 oz each cream cheese, softened)
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3/4 cup sugar
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup 4 oz canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
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1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
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1/2 box yellow cake mix
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1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
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3/4 cup butter (melted)
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons heavy cream (adjust as needed for best consistency)
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract