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Slice of sugar cookie cheesecake with creamy vanilla filling, festive sprinkles, and a buttery sugar cookie crust on a white plate.

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake

Sugar cookie cheesecake combines a buttery sprinkle-filled sugar cookie crust with ultra-creamy vanilla cheesecake for a festive holiday dessert everyone loves. Perfect for Christmas parties, potlucks, and special occasions.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 520kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $14–$18

Equipment

  • 1 Springform pan (9-inch)
  • 1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand)
  • 2 Mixing bowls (Medium and large)
  • 1 Spatula (For smoothing)
  • 1 Roasting pan (For water bath)
  • 1 Aluminum foil (Wrap pan)
  • 1 Measuring set (Cups & spoons)

Ingredients

Sugar Cookie Crust

  • 1 cup Butter - Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar - —
  • 1 large Egg - Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract - —
  • 2¾ cups All-purpose flour - —
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder - —
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt - —
  • 0.5 cup Christmas sprinkles - Jimmies or nonpareils

Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz Cream cheese - Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar - —
  • 3 large Eggs - Room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour cream - Full fat
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract - —
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt - —

Optional Topping

  • Extra sprinkles - For garnish
  • Whipped cream - Optional
  • Mini sugar cookies - Optional

Instructions 

  • Add sprinkles or whipped cream before serving.
  • Press Dough – Press cookie dough evenly into bottom of greased springform pan; chill.
  • Mix Filling – Beat cream cheese smooth, add sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and salt.
  • Assemble – Pour cheesecake filling over cookie crust and smooth top.
  • Water Bath – Wrap pan in foil and place in roasting pan with hot water halfway up sides.
  • Bake – Bake at 325°F until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
  • Cool Slowly – Turn oven off, crack door, cool 1 hour inside oven.
  • Chill – Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Decorate – Add sprinkles or whipped cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 520kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 34g (52%) | Saturated Fat: 20g (125%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 155mg (52%) | Sodium: 320mg (14%) | Potassium: 140mg (4%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 34g (38%) | Vitamin A: 1100IU (22%) | Calcium: 120mg (12%) | Iron: 1.6mg (9%)