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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies for a Sweet Sunshine Treat

These Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies combine zesty lemon and sweet blueberries for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Jam
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used if well-thawed.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be substituted for deeper flavor.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can be substituted with mascarpone.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use unsalted for better salt control.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free blend.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Freshly grated is best.
  • 1 large Egg Aquafaba is a vegan alternative.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar Sugar substitute can be used.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Blueberry Jam: Combine fresh blueberries and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Cool before use.
  2. Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Prepare Dough: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Add egg and mix in dry ingredients.
  4. Chill Dough: Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Assemble Cookies: Roll dough into balls, create an indentation, fill with cheesecake filling and blueberry jam, then seal.
  6. Bake: Place on parchment-lined sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  7. Cool: Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to keep cookies from spreading. Use fresh ingredients for the best results.

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