Chocolatey Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Need I say more? Just make it, you won't regret it.

What you'll need:
2 8oz packages of cream cheese
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. cocoa powder
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. chocolate chips
1 Graham cracker crust {I made my own--you can buy one at the store if that's easier, saying "I made my own" means I have to show you how to do that and it's 9:30 on Sunday...maybe another day, eh?!}

Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth.

{In this bowl there is cream cheese, cocoa and sugar. Love, Love, LOVE}

{Sidenote: If your husband JUST finished cleaning your kitchen top to bottom, don't let him see the mess you created with the cocoa powder...maybe be a wee bit more careful...kay?}

 Add the eggs and beat until blended.

Stir in the chocolate chips. If a few extra fall in....I won't judge. I mean, seriously. Pour over graham cracker crust.

{Sweet, sweet chocolatey yummyness}

Bake for 20 minutes at 375* then increase the temperature to 425* and bake another 10 minutes. Let cool until you can touch the side of the pan, run a knife or flat spatula around the edges of the pan so the cheesecake doesn't stick to the pan. Loosen the edges of the pan and let cool completely then refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

{Really, don't hesitate. Just make this now.}

I wish I could show you what a slice of the cheesecake looked like...we ate it too fast. :) For the record, this recipe was given to me by an old co-worker, you all must know the back of the card said "For each piece run 2 miles"....HA yeah that doesn't happen.

Enjoy...<3

Ali & Phyllis