Irresistible Lemon Blueberry Bliss Cheesecake Cookies
These cookies combine the zesty flavor of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries, all wrapped in a creamy cheesecake texture. Perfect for any occasion, they are a delightful treat that will brighten your day.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries (plump)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- Powdered sugar for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the large egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries and chunks of softened cream cheese using a spatula, being careful not to crush the blueberries.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Be gentle when incorporating the blueberries to avoid breaking them. Ensure your butter is softened but not melted for the best texture. Consider chilling the dough before baking for thicker cookies.