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Delightful Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Recipe

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the sugar cookie crust mixture.
  3. Combine dry ingredients for the crust.
  4. Mix dry and wet ingredients to form the crust.
  5. Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes.
  6. Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese.
  7. Add the sour cream, powdered sugar, and lemon juice to the cream cheese.
  8. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
  9. Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes.
  10. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature.
  11. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  12. Slice and serve your sugar cookie cheesecake.