Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the side of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add water and vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips.
4. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls over filling, gently pushing dough below surface (dough should be completely covered by filling).
5. Bake at 350° until center is almost set, 45-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
6. Remove sides of pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chips. Refrigerate leftovers.