Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies, a perfect fusion of tangy lemon zest, luscious blueberry jam, and creamy cheesecake filling nestled within soft, buttery cookies. These treats are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering or an afternoon snack. With their vibrant taste and irresistible texture, each cookie promises to brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar (for filling)
- 12 oz fresh blueberries
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing cold cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Chill.
- Make the blueberry jam by cooking fresh blueberries with granulated sugar over medium heat until thickened. Cool completely.
- For the cookie dough, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, cream softened butter with sugar and lemon zest until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well. Gradually combine dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Shape dough into balls with cream cheese filling and blueberry jam inside. Roll in sugar and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden on edges but soft in center. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg