Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These cheesecake bars don't just decorate the dessert table at your Halloween party, the memory of their delicious pumpkin flavor will haunt your dreams for long nights. They are cute, edible and incredibly delicious. What else can we say?
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line an 8-square-inch pan with foil so that the foil hangs off the sides. Drizzle with cooking spray.Prepare the cake: Chop the cookies in a food processor until smooth. Fry in butter. Spread evenly on the pan. Bake until they are firm, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.Prepare the filling: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk the pumpkin, then the eggs, one at a time. Whisk together the vanilla, flour, spices and salt until smooth.Pour the mixture into the mold. Place the pan on a large, bumpy baking sheet; place in the oven. Pour hot water into the baking dish until it is almost full. Bake until the cheesecake is lightly browned around the edges, but swaying slightly in the center, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the pan from the baking tray; cool completely on a wire rack. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until they are firm, at least 3 hours.