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Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies

Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies
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Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies offer a unique and delightful combination of creamy cheesecake flavor and sweet blueberries in a soft, chewy cookie. With beautiful marbled swirls, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion, providing a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that impresses family and friends.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cheesecake Mixture

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

Fruit

  • ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed and drained if frozen

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Start by creaming softened butter and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well. Sift together the flour and baking powder, then gradually blend it into your wet ingredients to form a soft, pliable dough.
  2. Prepare the cheesecake mixture: In a separate bowl, soften the cream cheese by microwaving for a few seconds if needed and whisk until smooth. Stir in sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest if using to create a rich cheesecake filling.
  3. Incorporate the blueberries: Gently fold fresh or thawed blueberries into the cheesecake mixture to avoid breaking the berries too much and releasing juice prematurely, which could affect the dough consistency.
  4. Swirl the cheesecake and blueberry blend into the dough: Divide the cookie dough into two parts. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese and blueberry mixture onto one portion of the dough, then carefully fold and swirl it together to create beautiful marbled patterns. Avoid overmixing to keep distinct swirls.
  5. Shape and bake the cookies: Scoop generous tablespoons of the swirled dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  6. Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to finish cooling. This helps them set while keeping that luscious chewy texture.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain swirl definition.
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and a smooth cheesecake swirl.
  • Gently fold ingredients to preserve the swirl effect and prevent blueberries from coloring the dough blue.
  • Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cleanup and perfect cookie bottoms.
  • Watch baking time carefully; remove cookies just as edges turn golden to keep a chewy, tender center.

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