Description
These Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies are soft, buttery, and filled with a luscious cheesecake and blueberry swirl. Perfectly sweet and tangy, they’re a delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Swirl:
- 1/2 cup blueberry jam or preserves
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- Make the Blueberry Swirl:
- If using fresh or frozen blueberries, mash them lightly with a fork and mix with the blueberry jam. Set aside.
- Mix the Cookie Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten slightly. Add a small dollop of the cheesecake filling and a small amount of the blueberry swirl in the center.
- Top with another 1.5 tablespoons of cookie dough, sealing the edges to encase the filling. Swirl a small amount of blueberry jam on top for decoration, if desired.
- Bake:
- Arrange the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra blueberry flavor, you can add fresh or frozen blueberries to the swirl mixture.
- Make sure the cream cheese filling is fully chilled before assembling the cookies to help it keep its shape inside the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg