Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake

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From taste of home. prep time does not allow for time to chill overnight.

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Steps

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In a small bowl , combine cookie crumbs and butter.

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Press into the bottom of a greased 9 inch springform pan.

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Refrigerate while preparing filling.

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In a large bowl , beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

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Beat in chocolate and vanilla.

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Add eggs , beat on low speed just until combined.

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Fold in half of chopped cookies.

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Pour over crust and sprinkle with remaining cookies.

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Place pan on a baking sheet and bake at 325 for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set and top appears dull.

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Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

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Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen.

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Cool 1 hour longer.

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Refrigerate overnight.

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Ingredients

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cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, butter, cream cheese, sugar, semi-sweet chocolate chips, vanilla extract, eggs, chocolate cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies