Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft, creamy treats with fresh blueberries and tangy lemon. Perfect for spring and summer.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
10 - Zest of 1 large lemon
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

→ Add-ins

12 - 1 cup fresh blueberries

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
05 - Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
06 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until incorporated.
07 - Gently fold in the blueberries with a spatula, being careful not to crush them.
08 - Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 11–13 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers look set.
10 - Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture is somewhere between a chewy sugar cookie and a creamy cheesecake bite, which feels like a little secret between you and the cookie
  • Fresh blueberries burst in your mouth while the lemon zest dances across your tongue, making each bite feel bright and alive
02 -
  • The dough will feel softer than regular cookie dough because of the cream cheese; this is completely normal and part of what makes them so tender
  • Don't be tempted to add more blueberries; too many creates wet spots that prevent proper baking
03 -
  • Cream your butter and cream cheese for the full 2 minutes; this step is worth every second for the texture it creates
  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable here; cold ingredients won't cream properly and you'll have dense cookies

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