Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies stuffed with cheesecake filling and loaded with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
→ Cheesecake Filling
11 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
12 - 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
→ Add-ins
13 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw if frozen)
# How To Make It:
01 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Mix in egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until thoroughly combined.
04 - Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing just until flour disappears. Avoid overmixing.
05 - Gently fold blueberries into the dough. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
06 - Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar in a small bowl, mixing until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
07 - Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough, flatten in palm, place 1 teaspoon cheesecake filling in center, and wrap dough around to seal completely.
09 - Place filled cookies on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each to allow for spreading.
10 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove promptly to prevent overbaking—the centers should remain soft.
11 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool entirely before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- These cookies deliver the best of both worlds, chewy edges with a molten cheesecake heart that makes every bite feel like a secret treat
- The bright lemon cuts through the richness perfectly, making them surprisingly light and refreshing despite being indulgent
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- Chilling the dough is not optional, warm dough will spread too much and your cheesecake centers will leak everywhere
- Seal the dough around the filling really well, any gaps will cause melting cream cheese to escape during baking
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- Room temperature ingredients mix better and create a more uniform dough, so plan ahead and set everything out about an hour before baking
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform size, this ensures all cookies bake at the same rate and look bakery perfect