Perfect Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe
These Perfect Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies combine a soft, creamy texture with bursts of fresh blueberries and optional add-ins like white chocolate chips or lemon zest. They offer a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite, perfect for a gourmet treat or casual snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 27-30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
Main Flavor Ingredient
- 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 for easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand 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. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Blueberries and Optional Add-Ins: Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries along with any optional mix-ins like white chocolate chips or lemon zest to add extra flavor and texture.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow 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: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and develop their full flavor.
Notes
- Do not thaw frozen blueberries before adding; this prevents bruising and excess moisture.
- For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of lemon zest as an optional ingredient.
- You can substitute white chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips based on your preference.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Make sure not to overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
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