Description
Blueberry cheesecake swirl cookies blend creamy cheesecake essence with sweet blueberry charm, creating a delightful dessert that dances between classic comfort and playful innovation. Cookie lovers will discover a perfect harmony of tangy cream cheese and fruity blueberry swirls in each irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the foundational cookie mixture by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Create a fluffy base by thoroughly creaming butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and airy.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until completely unified. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing minimally to prevent overworking the dough.
- Refrigerate the prepared dough for half an hour to enhance flavor development and texture stability.
- Prepare the creamy cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky smooth and fully integrated.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Retrieve chilled dough and portion into tablespoon-sized segments.
- Gently flatten each dough portion, creating a small indentation for filling. Delicately place a dollop of cheesecake mixture in the center, accompanied by a swirl of blueberry jam.
- Layer a second piece of dough atop the filled base, carefully sealing the edges to form a cohesive cookie sphere.
- Arrange cookies on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining generous spacing between each. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges acquire a golden-brown hue.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and ensure a thick, chewy cookie texture during baking.
- Keep cheesecake filling cold to maintain its structure and prevent excess leakage when assembling cookies.
- Experiment with different fruit jams like raspberry or strawberry for unique flavor variations that complement the creamy cheesecake swirl.
- Freeze assembled cookie dough balls for 15 minutes before baking to help maintain their shape and create a more uniform appearance.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg