12-14 servings ½ day ½ day prep
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CRUST
1 3/4 cups crushed chocolate chip cookies
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
FILLING
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
COOKIE DOUGH
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips, divided
CRUST: In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in the
butter.
Press the mixture evenly and firmly onto the bottom and 1" up the
sides of a greased 9" springform pan; set aside. FILLING: Preheat oven to 350*F.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth; gradually add the
sugar and blend until smooth and light.
Add the eggs, one at a time, blending with the mixer on low speed just
until combined.
Add the sour cream and vanilla; blend well.
Pour the filling over the crust; set aside. COOKIE DOUGH: In another bowl, using clean beaters, cream
together the butter and both sugars on medium speed for 3 minutes.
Add the water and vanilla; blend well.
Gradually add the flour; stir in 1 cup of the chocolate chips.
Drop the dough by tsp. over the filling, gently pushing the dough below
the surface--the dough should be completely covered by the filling.
Place the springform pan on a cookie sheet; bake for 45-55 minutes, or
until the center is almost set.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; carefully run a knife around the edge
of the pan to loosen the cake.
Cool for 1 hour longer; cover and chill overnight.
Remove sides of pan; sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips.