Sugar Cookie Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/4 cup (160g) all-purpose flour, for crust.
02 - 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar, for crust.
03 - 1/2 cup (110g) cold unsalted butter, cubed, for crust.
04 - 2 tablespoons milk, for crust.
05 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp, for dough.
06 - 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, for dough.
07 - 2 tablespoons milk, for dough.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, for dough.
09 - 1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour, for dough.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, for dough.
11 - 3 tablespoons jimmies sprinkles, for dough.
12 - 32 ounces (4 blocks) full fat cream cheese, room temp.
13 - 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, for filling.
14 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, for filling.
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, for filling.
16 - 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional).
17 - 3/4 cup (185g) sour cream, room temp.
18 - 4 large eggs, room temp.
19 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp, for frosting.
20 - 1/3 cup (80g) sour cream, for frosting.
21 - 1 1/2 cups (165g) powdered sugar, for frosting.
22 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, for frosting.
23 - Sprinkles for topping.

# Instructions:

01 - Mix flour, sugar, salt, then work in cold butter and milk. Press into pan and bake at 325°F for 18-20 minutes.
02 - Mix butter and sugar, add milk and vanilla, then flour and salt. Add sprinkles and form into small balls.
03 - Place roasting pan in oven and start boiling water for bath.
04 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour until smooth. Add extracts, sour cream, then eggs one at a time.
05 - Fold cookie dough balls into batter, pour over crust.
06 - Add hot water to roasting pan, bake cheesecake at 325°F for 1 hour 15 minutes.
07 - Leave in warm oven 45 minutes, then cool 30 minutes at room temperature before chilling overnight.
08 - Beat butter, mix in sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
09 - Spread frosting over chilled cheesecake and top with sprinkles.

# Notes:

01 - Needs overnight chilling.
02 - Surface may crack due to cookie dough pieces.
03 - All ingredients should be room temperature.
04 - Water bath ensures even baking.