Festive Holiday Cheesecake

• 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• Assorted candies

1. Place an ungreased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans and brown sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place on a
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into crust. Place in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
5. Bake at 325u0b0 for 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and sugar until smooth; spoon over hot cheesecake and spread to cover. Bake for 5 minutes longer or until topping is just set.
6. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of can. Garnish with candies.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/festive-holiday-cheesecake/ (may not work)