Oreo (no-bake!) Cheesecake

I'll admit it, I haven't made this yet.  YET.  Oreos?  Cheesecake?  No-bake?  How can you go wrong?!

 

1 pkg Oreo cookies, divided

1/2 stick butter, melted

4 pkg (8 oz each) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed

*Line 13x9" pan with foil, with ends extending over sides of pan.  Coarsely chop 15 cookies; set aside.  Finely crush remaining cookies; mix with butter.  Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.  Refrigerate while preparing the filling.

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*Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.  Gently stir in Cool Whip and chopped cookies.  Spoon over crust; cover.

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*Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.

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(from Kraft Food & Family, spring 2007)