Description
Deliciously soft and flavorful blueberry cheesecake cookies that combine the richness of cream cheese with bursts of fresh blueberries. These cookies are perfect for a sweet treat, boasting a tender crumb and optional add-ins like white chocolate chips and lemon zest to enhance their taste.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 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
- 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.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; set aside for later use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently and mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Blueberries and Optional Add-Ins: Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries and any optional white chocolate chips or lemon zest to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Using a scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring each cookie is spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent the dough from becoming too wet.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Optional add-ins like white chocolate chips and lemon zest add extra flavor and texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For larger cookies, increase the baking time by a few minutes and keep an eye on doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry cheesecake cookies, cream cheese cookies, blueberry cookies, soft cookies, dessert cookies, baked cookies
