Macadamia Nut Crunch Torte
["1 box chocolate cookie wafers", "1 lb. unsalted butter", "7 oz. jar Macadamia nuts", "1 1/4 c. brown sugar", "11 oz. cream cheese", "3/4 c. powdered sugar", "1 c. heavy cream", "8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Note: This is best done the night before serving."]
["chocolate cookie wafers", "unsalted butter", "nuts", "brown sugar", "cream cheese", "powdered sugar", "heavy cream", "semi-sweet chocolate chips", "vanilla"]