Creating Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is a simple process if you follow these steps:

For the Sugar Cookie Crust:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Extracts: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
6. Press into Pan: Pour the cookie dough into the prepared springform pan, pressing it evenly across the bottom.
7. Bake Crust: Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove and allow to cool slightly.

For the Cheesecake Filling:

8. Beat Cream Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
9. Add Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually mix in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
10. Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
11. Add Sour Cream and Heavy Cream: Finally, stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
12. Pour Over Crust: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled sugar cookie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Baking the Cheesecake:

13. Bake: Return the cheesecake to the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
14. Cool: Once done, turn off the oven and crack the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool gradually for about 1 hour.
15. Chill: Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.