Description
Indulge in these soft and creamy blueberry cheesecake cookies, combining the richness of cream cheese with the natural sweetness of blueberries. A melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars – In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients – Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the Dough – Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Blueberries – Gently mix in blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
- Scoop and Bake – Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden.
- Cool – Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Lemon Zest Boost – Add 1 tsp lemon zest for extra citrus flavor.
- Almond Extract Swap – Replace vanilla extract with almond extract for a nuttier profile.
- Gluten-Free Option – Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation – Substitute with dairy-free cream cheese and vegan butter.
- Extra Crunch – Sprinkle granulated sugar on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: blueberry cheesecake cookies, soft cookies, cream cheese cookies, easy dessert recipes, blueberry dessert