Description
Irresistible blueberry cream cheese cookies bring sweet summer memories to life with each delectable bite. Creamy, tangy, and packed with juicy blueberries, these treats will have you craving more with their perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal non-stick surface.
- Using an electric mixer, whip butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and airy, approximately 2-3 minutes. Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until a smooth, consistent dough forms.
- Gently coat blueberries with cornstarch, preventing moisture leakage during baking, then delicately fold into the cookie dough.
- Utilize a cookie scoop to create uniform 1½ tablespoon portions, positioning each cookie 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, watching for golden edges while maintaining soft centers – a crucial indicator of perfect texture.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Optional: Prepare glaze by whisking ingredients until smooth, then artfully drizzle over completely cooled cookies for added sweetness.
Notes
- Dust cookies with powdered sugar for an elegant finish that adds a light sweetness without overwhelming the berry flavor.
- Freeze fresh blueberries before mixing to prevent color bleeding and maintain their shape during baking, creating beautiful berry pockets.
- Swap blueberries with raspberries or strawberries for seasonal variety, keeping the cream cheese base consistent for balanced texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie texture, preventing dense or lumpy dough formation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 99 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 52 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg