Making Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.

3. Press the Crust: Pour the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly to create an even layer.

4. Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.

5. Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. Mix until fully combined and creamy.

6. Pour the Filling: Spread the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, ensuring an even layer.

7. Bake the Cheesecake Bars: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are slightly golden.

8. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes. Then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.

9. Slice: Once fully cooled, slice into bars using a sharp knife. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for clean edges.