Heat oven to 325

Put gingersnaps and 1/4 of pecans into a food processor and pulse until mixture resembles fine crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, try a blender, or place in zip top bag and crush with a wooden spoon

Add melted butter to gingersnaps and pulse to combine

Press gingersnap mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan

Mix cream cheese and sugar in large mixing bowl on low speed until combined

Add pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice , and vanilla. Mix until combined

Pour mixture on top of gingersnap crust in pan

Bake 1 hour 20 minutes until center is almost set. Cool cheesecake on counter, then refrigerate for 4 hours

Cook honey and remaining pecans on stovetop on medium heat until pecans are coated and heated. Stir frequently and cook for up to 5 minutes.

Pour nuts out onto greased cookie sheet, separate nuts with wooden spoon. Let cool.

Decorate top of cheesecake with honey pecans.

Enjoy!