30Gingersnap CookiesCrushed, makes about 1 1/2 cups of crumbs
3tablespoonsGranulated Sugar
6tablespoonsSalted Butter
16ouncesCream CheeseSoftened to room temperature
2/3cupGranulated Sugar
1teaspoonPure Vanilla Extract
2largeEggRoom temperature
1/2teaspoonGround Cinnamon
1/4teaspoonGround Ginger
1/8teaspoonGround Cloves
115 ounce canPumpkin
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners and set aside.
In a medium bowl combine cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until it resembles fine sand. Spoon about a level tablespoonful into each prepared muffin tin, spreading along the bottom with the back of your spoon.
In the bowl of your mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each and scraping the sides of the bowl. Fold in pumpkin and spices with a spatula until combined.
Pour filling into prepared tins, filling about 1/2 - 2/3 of the way full. Bake for roughly 20 minutes or until centers are set.
Remove and let cool in pans for about 30 minutes before removing from pan to finish cooling on wire rack.
Top with whipped cream before serving, if desired.