Description
Delightful blueberry cheesecake cookies that combine the rich flavors of cheesecake with the soft texture of cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 oz cream cheese (for filling)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the cheesecake filling. In a mixing bowl, combine 4 oz of softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Once prepared, freeze the mixture in small dollops on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 30 minutes.
- While the cheesecake filling is setting, prepare the cookie dough. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 4 oz of softened cream cheese, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Carefully fold in 1 cup of blueberries.
- Once the dough is ready, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- To assemble the cookies, take a small portion of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a frozen cheesecake filling dollop in the center, then wrap the dough around the filling.
- Roll the dough into a ball and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat this process with the remaining dough and cheesecake filling.
- Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use soft ingredients for best mixing results. Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain tenderness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg