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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Cookies

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Soft, bakery-style cookies swirled with tangy cheesecake and juicy blueberry compote, brightened with fresh lemon zest. These photogenic treats are easy to make and guaranteed to impress at any brunch or bake sale.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed (55g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (113g)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake swirl)
  • 2/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (100g)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for blueberry swirl)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Blueberry Compote: In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring and smashing berries, until thickened (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool.
  2. Make the Cheesecake Swirl: In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix the Cookie Dough: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
  4. Layer & Swirl: Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly. Dollop 1 teaspoon cheesecake mixture and 1 teaspoon blueberry compote on each mound. Swirl gently with a butter knife or offset spatula.
  5. Bake: Bake one sheet at a time for 12-14 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked. Rotate pan halfway through.
  6. Cool & Enjoy: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy slightly warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Let blueberry compote and cheesecake mixture cool before swirling for defined ribbons. For thicker cookies, chill scooped dough for 30 minutes before baking. Use gluten-free flour or dairy-free substitutes as needed. Cookies are best enjoyed slightly warm or after flavors meld for a few hours.

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