Description
Delightful cookies that combine the refreshing taste of lemon, sweet blueberries, and the creamy texture of cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Stir in the blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice, folding gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and butter. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg