Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake

Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake 
from Taste of Home
Yield: 12 servings

1 1/2 c crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 20 Oreos)
2 T butter, melted
3 pkgs (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 c sugar
1 c (8 oz) sour cream
1/4 c all purpose flour
2 t vanilla extract
1/4 t salt
3 eggs, lightly beaten
15 coarsely chopped cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 2 1/4 cups), divided

1.  In a large bowl, combine crushed cookies and butter.  Press onto the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a greased 9 inch springform pan; set aside.

2.  In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.  Beat in the sour cream, flour, vanilla and salt.  Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.  Fold in 3/4 cup chopped cookies.  Pour into crust.  Top with remaining chopped cookies.

3.  Place on a baking sheet.  Bake at 325 degrees for 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set.  Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.  Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.  Refrigerate overnight.  Remove sides of pan.