Description
Delight in these luscious Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies featuring a soft, buttery base swirled with vibrant blueberry jam, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a creamy, rich cream cheese frosting for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 226 grams melted unsalted butter (cooled)
- 200 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 330 grams all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 160 grams blueberry jam
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 112 grams unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 226 grams full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 400 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Fresh blueberries and crushed graham crackers (for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cooled melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined and smooth.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Whisk in the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract vigorously until the mixture is glossy and paste-like, ensuring thorough incorporation.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Fold in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt gently until the dough just comes together with a few streaks of flour remaining to avoid overmixing.
- Swirl Blueberry Jam: Spoon small dollops of blueberry jam over the dough, then use a butter knife to gently swirl the jam into the dough, creating distinct blueberry swirls without fully mixing it in.
- Chill Dough: Scoop portions of dough (about 4 tablespoons each) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and chill the dough for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Bake Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Place chilled dough balls spaced 1-2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 11-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain slightly underbaked and puffy.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preparing for frosting.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat softened butter and cream cheese together on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Flavorings: Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed 1 cup at a time. Then mix in vanilla extract and salt, increasing speed to medium-high until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Frost and Garnish: Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Frost each cooled cookie and garnish with fresh blueberries and crushed graham crackers for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smooth mixing and better texture.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Chilling the dough is essential for preventing cookie spread and intensifying flavors.
- Underbaking slightly helps maintain a soft, chewy center in the cookies.
- For best results, use fresh blueberries and crushed graham crackers as garnish to enhance presentation and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
