Description
These Amazing Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the bright flavors of lemon and blueberry, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy—about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the lemon zest and blueberries, being careful not to crush the berries. Set the cookie dough aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
- Take a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your palm. Place about 1 teaspoon of cheesecake filling in the center, then mold the dough around the filling to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Place the cookie balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look a bit soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. If using frozen blueberries, add them directly to the dough without thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 2
Keywords: lemon, blueberry, cheesecake, cookies, dessert, easy recipe