CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE 
2 c. finely crushed creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (about 24 cookies)
1/4 c. Crisco shortening, melted
3 (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. mini chocolate chips, divided
1 tsp. flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine crumbs and shortening; press firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan. In large bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth.

Beat in eggs and vanilla. Toss 1/2 cup chips with flour to coat; stir into cheese mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining chips over top. Bake 55 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Chill. Refrigerate leftovers.

 

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