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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies

Delightful cookies featuring a zesty lemon flavor, bursting with blueberries, and a creamy cheesecake center. Easy to make and a family favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup blueberries Fresh or frozen, dust with flour if frozen
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the blueberries.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. For the cheesecake filling, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Take a spoonful of cookie dough, place a dollop of cheesecake filling in the center, and cover with more dough.
  2. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  3. Allow to cool and enjoy your cookies!

Notes

For a chewier texture, don’t overmix when adding flour. You can also swap out blueberries for cranberries. Use light cream cheese for a healthier version.