Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies (Print Page)
Soft, chewy treats filled with fresh blueberries and tangy cheesecake center, featuring bright lemon zest throughout.
# What You Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Cheesecake Filling
11 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
12 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
→ Add-ins
13 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside for later use.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Mix in egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until fully incorporated and smooth.
04 - Gradually blend in dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
05 - Gently fold blueberries into the dough. Chill for at least 30 minutes for easier handling and better flavor development.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk cream cheese and powdered sugar until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten slightly, place 1 teaspoon cheesecake filling in center, and fold dough around to seal completely.
09 - Place filled cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
10 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges just begin to turn golden. Remove promptly to prevent overbaking.
11 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The surprise creamy center makes people gasp when they bite in
- Lemon and blueberry is the combination that never gets old no matter how many times you make it
02 -
- Overworking the dough after adding flour makes tough cookies
- Sealing the cheesecake filling completely prevents leaking disasters
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating
- Underbaking slightly creates that irresistible soft center texture