Description
Soft and chewy cookies filled with a delicious cheesecake center and fresh blueberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 oz cream cheese (for the filling)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 4 oz cream cheese (for the cookie filling)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (additional)
Instructions
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a bowl, combine 4 oz cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Freeze the mixture in small portions for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Make the cookie dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Then, beat in the egg, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
- Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Assemble the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take a scoop of cookie dough, flatten it in your palm, place a cheesecake filling piece in the center, and cover it with more dough. Roll it into a ball and ensure the filling is encased.
- Bake: Place the assembled cookies onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool & Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the cookie dough for 15-20 minutes can help prevent spreading. Feel free to substitute ingredients as needed.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg