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Warm up your oven to 325°F and coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter.
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Spread the cookie dough flat on the bottom of your greased pan. If it feels too sticky, work in some plain flour to make it easier to handle.
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Pop the crust in the oven for 10-12 minutes until it turns slightly golden. Take it out and let it cool a bit.
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In a big bowl, mix the room temperature cream cheese with white sugar until it's creamy. Drop in eggs one at a time, stirring after each one, then fold in the sour cream and vanilla until everything's well combined.
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Empty the cheesecake mixture onto the slightly cooled crust. Stick it back in the oven for about 50-55 minutes, or until the middle looks mostly firm.
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Switch off the oven, leave the door open a crack, and let the cheesecake sit in there cooling down for an hour.
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Move your cheesecake to the fridge and let it get cold for at least 4 hours or leave it overnight. When you're ready to serve, add a layer of whipped cream on top and scatter some cookie pieces around.