Description

These Perfect Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the burst of fresh blueberries, resulting in soft, flavorful cookies with a tender crumb. Enhanced by optional add-ins like white chocolate chips and lemon zest, these cookies are quick to prepare and perfect for a delightful dessert or snack.

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 ensure even baking.
Mix 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 unsalted butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy—this should take about 3 to 4 minutes and ensures a tender and airy cookie texture.
Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, mixing well until fully combined to create a smooth batter.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain cookie softness.
Fold in Blueberries and Optional Ingredients: Carefully fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries along with any optional add-ins like white chocolate chips or lemon zest, distributing them evenly without breaking the berries.
Portion Dough: Using a scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges start to turn a light golden color and the centers appear set but still soft, ensuring a chewy center.
Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.

Notes

Do not thaw frozen blueberries before adding them to the dough to prevent color bleeding and sogginess.
You can substitute fresh blueberries with frozen ones when fresh are out of season.
For extra flavor, consider adding lemon zest or white chocolate chips as optional add-ins.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Use softened butter and cream cheese at room temperature for easy mixing and smooth texture.
Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender and prevent toughness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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