Description
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the tangy flavor of lemon with sweet blueberries and a creamy cheesecake filling.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup fresh blueberries
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for cheesecake filling)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for cheesecake filling)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake filling)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for optional lemon glaze)
- 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for optional lemon glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- For the cheesecake filling, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop about 2 tbsp cookie dough and flatten it slightly. Place about 1 tsp cheesecake filling in the center.
- Cover with another small piece of dough and gently seal the edges. Roll into a ball.
- Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Chill the shaped cookies for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
- For the optional glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- For the brightest lemon flavor, use freshly grated lemon zest.
- If using frozen blueberries, add them straight from the freezer without thawing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg