INGREDIENTS
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12 pecan sandie cookies, plus more for garnish
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1/2 c. roasted salted pecans, plus more for garnish
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3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp. granulated sugar
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3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
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3 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 (8-oz.) container sour cream, at room temperature
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1 c. packed light brown sugar
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4 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 (15-oz.) can pure pumpkin puree
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2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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3/4 tsp. ground ginger
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1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
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Sweetened whipped cream, for serving