Easy Oreo Cheesecake

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   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F, if using a silver 9 inch springform pan or 300 degrees if using a dark, nonstick springform pan.

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   Crush 30 of the oreo cookies in a sealable plastic bag, and flatten the bag to remove the air.

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   You can also pulse them in a food processor.

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   Then place the cookies in a bowl and mix them with the melted butter.

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   Press firmly in the bottom of the pan.

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   In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and sugar until well blended.

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   Add sour cream, and mix well again.

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   Gradually add eggs, beating justuntil blended.

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   Chop or crush the remaining 18 cookies.

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    Gently stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cookies into cream cheese batter.

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    Pour batter over crust, and sprinkle with the remaining chopped cookies.

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    Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until center is almost set.

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    Cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.

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