Description
Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the chewy texture of cookies with the creamy goodness of cheesecake. Bursting with sweet blueberries and swirled with rich cream cheese, these cookies make for a perfect dessert or snack. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cookies will impress everyone and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Beat softened butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese with 2 tbsp sugar until smooth, then add the egg yolk.
- Gently fold blueberries into the cookie dough mixture, then scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets.
- Top each cookie with dollops of cream cheese mixture and swirl gently using a toothpick.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - To enhance flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture. - Feel free to substitute blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for a different twist. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.