Description
These Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies combine tangy lemon, juicy blueberries, and a creamy cheesecake filling for the ultimate soft-baked treat. They’re bright, buttery, and perfect for spring or summer dessert tables!
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, don’t thaw)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Optional Glaze:
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop ½–¾ tsp portions onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze for 30–45 minutes until firm.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until light and creamy (about 2 minutes). Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla; mix until combined.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Gently fold in blueberries without overmixing.
5. Scoop about 1½ tbsp of cookie dough, flatten slightly, and place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center. Cover with another small piece of dough and roll gently to seal.
6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10–13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers still soft. Let cool 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
8. Optional Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies for extra lemon flavor and shine.
Notes
Tips:
– Freeze the cheesecake centers well to make assembly easier.
– Don’t overbake; cookies should stay soft in the middle.
– Try swapping blueberries for raspberries for a twist!
– Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies, Lemon Cookies, Blueberry Dessert, Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies, Summer Baking
