Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Crust: Mix ingredients.
2. 2
   Press 1-1/2 cups of the crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of each of 4 (9-inch) springform pans (or 1 pan for trial recipe).
3. 3
   Bake in 350F-conventional oven for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Cool on wire racks while preparing filling.
5. 5
   Filling: Beat cream cheese in large bowl of electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy.
6. 6
   Add sugar; beat until well blended.
7. 7
   Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well.
8. 8
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
9. 9
   Stir in half of the chopped cookies.
10. 10
    Pour 1-3/4 qt.
11. 11
    of the batter over each crust.
12. 12
    Top each with 1 cup of the remaining chopped cookies.
13. 13
    Bake in 350F-conventional oven for 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes or until centers are almost set.
14. 14
    Run knife or metal spatula around side of each pan to loosen cake; cool before removing side of pan.
15. 15
    Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.