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Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies

Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies

These Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with juicy blueberries. With a creamy cheesecake base and a swirl of homemade blueberry sauce, they taste like mini cheesecakes in cookie form — perfect for brunches, parties, or a sweet treat any day.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Swirl:
  • ¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the Cookie Dough:
  • ½ cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Make the Blueberry Swirl: In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens like jam. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix on low until a soft dough forms.
  4. Swirl in Blueberries: Gently fold the cooled blueberry mixture into the dough with a spatula to create streaks — don’t overmix.
  5. Chill the Dough: Scoop dough into balls using a medium cookie scoop and place on a baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 12–14 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and centers are soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is essential for thick, bakery-style cookies.
  • Fresh blueberries give the cleanest swirl, but frozen work too — don’t thaw first.
  • To freeze, shape the dough balls and freeze on a tray, then store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
  • Add lemon zest or white chocolate chips for fun flavor variations.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.