Description
These Perfect Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the fresh burst of juicy blueberries, all nestled in a soft, tender cookie. Featuring a delightful texture enhanced by cream cheese and studded with sweet blueberries, these cookies are a delicious treat ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Fold in Blueberries and Optional Add-Ins: Gently fold the fresh or frozen blueberries into the dough. If desired, add white chocolate chips and lemon zest to enhance flavor.
- Portion the Dough: Using a scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents breakage.
Notes
- Do not thaw frozen blueberries before adding to the dough to prevent excess moisture.
- For a citrusy twist, add lemon zest or substitute with orange zest.
- Using room temperature butter and cream cheese ensures better mixing and texture.
- Handle the dough gently after adding blueberries to avoid crushing them and turning the dough purple.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry cheesecake cookies, blueberry cookies, cheesecake cookies, soft cookies, dessert cookies
