Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

INGREDIENTS

• :
• 42 gingersnap cookies (about 9 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (about 2 cups)
• 2 eggs
• 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• Pinch ground cloves