October 3, 2008, Newsletter Issue #246: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake

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2 cups finely crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
1/4 cup melted butter
1 cup sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9" springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.

To Make Cheesecake: In large bowl beat cream cheese until fluffy and smooth. Add 1 cup sugar, and beat well. Add 1 cup sour cream, the eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well and pour into prepared crust.

To Make Cookie Dough: In a bowl beat 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in water and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in flour and chocolate chips until combined.

Drop cookie dough by teaspoons evenly over the top of the batter, pushing dough beneath the surface. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes, until set around edges and jiggles slightly in center. Spread Topping over hot cheesecake. Let cool, then chill in refrigerator until cold, at least 4 hours.

To Make Topping: Mix the remaining 1 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoons sugar until smooth.

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