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Take the separated cookies, and pulverize them to a fine crumb.
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Mix together crumbs, butter, and sugar.
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Press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring-form pan.
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Preheat the oven to 325u00b0 F and prepare a water bath in your huge pan.
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To prepare the water bath simply fill the pan with 1 inch - 1 1/2 inch of hot water, and place in the oven.
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Wrap the bottom of the spring-form pan with a layer of saran wrap, and a layer of foil, then tie the top edge of the pan with kitchen string.
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Make the Batter:
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Beat together the cream cheese and sugar for no more than 1 minute.
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Mix in the eggs 1 at a time until just barely incorporated.
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Slightly mix in the cocoa powder.
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Then add in the sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring and mix until just blended. DO NOT OVER MIX YOUR BATTER!!! This is very important, it will create bubbles in the top of your cheesecake making it look like the moon.
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Pour the batter into your oreo crust.
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Bake for 10 minutes at 325u00b0 F, reduce the heat to 300u00b0 F and bake until the center is set*
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Make the Frosting:
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Mix together the cream cheese, butter, and creme from the oreos until smooth.
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Beat in the vanilla and almond, then mix in the powdered sugar until it is thick and sweet.
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Frost your cheesecake and decorate with desired sprinkles.