Put cookies in food processor to create cookie crumbs. Place 2 tbsp to the side for topping.
Add melted butter to cookie crumbs.
Place cookie crumb blend in springform pan and smooth out to flatten
Place crust in freezer while you prepare filling.
Combine the cream cheese and powdered sugar and mix until smooth & creamy.
Add your 1/2 c of cookie butter.
Add your vanilla and cookie butter emulsion and mix.
Fold in your container of cool whip.
Pour mixture on top of the cookie crust and smooth out.
Place in the fridge for at least 6 hours to overnight.
The next day take the leftover cookie butter and melt in microwave.
Let cool for a bit.
Pour the melted cookie butter over top of cheesecake.
Place back in fridge to chill for an additional 2 hours.
Decorate your cheesecake how ever like. I did a cookie butter drizzle, coated the outside with cookie crumbs and placed a cookie in the center.