Making your own Cookie Dough Cheesecake is easy if you follow these steps:

1. Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

2. Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool while you prepare the cheesecake filling.

3. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.

4. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour and salt, followed by the milk, until a dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips. Set the cookie dough aside.

5. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and continue mixing until well combined.

6. Incorporate Remaining Ingredients: Add the sour cream, eggs (one at a time), flour, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until smooth and creamy.

7. Mix in Cookie Dough: Gently fold in chunks of your prepared cookie dough into the cheesecake filling.

8. Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.

9. Bake the Cheesecake: Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

10. Cool the Cheesecake: Once baked, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour with the door slightly ajar. Afterward, chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

11. Release from the Pan: Carefully run a knife around the edges before removing the springform pan.