Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies
Delicious cookies that combine the zesty goodness of lemon with sweet bursts of blueberries, evoking memories of sunny family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or jammy)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice, beating until just combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Form cookies by flattening a tablespoon of dough, adding cream cheese in the center, and wrapping the dough around it.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before enjoying!
Notes
Try adding a drizzle of lemon glaze on top for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Cookies, Cheesecake Cookies, Summer Desserts, Family Recipes, Baking