Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies

Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies

Deliciously soft cookies with a creamy cheesecake swirl and fruity blueberry jam—perfect for dessert or a sweet snack!

Ingredients:

Dry Ingredients:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Cheesecake Swirl:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Blueberry Swirl:

• ½ cup blueberry jam or preserves (or homemade compote)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

Optional Topping:

• Coarse sugar or powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions:

1. Prep Dough:

• Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt).
• In a separate bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
• Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
• Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
• Chill dough for 30 minutes (to prevent spreading).

2. Make Swirls:

• Cheesecake Swirl: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
• Blueberry Swirl: Warm jam slightly (for easier swirling) and mix with lemon juice if using.

3. Assemble Cookies:

• Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls and flatten slightly.
• Use a spoon to make a small well in each, then fill with:
  • A dollop of cheesecake mixture
  • A drizzle of blueberry jam
• Gently swirl with a toothpick (don’t overmix).

4. Bake & Cool:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden (centers will be soft).
• Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

5. Serve:

• Dust with powdered sugar or sprinkle with coarse sugar for extra crunch.

Enjoy these dreamy, swirled cookies with a glass of milk! 🍪💜

Variations:

• Lemon Blueberry: Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the dough.
• Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 GF flour blend.
• Mini Thumbprint Version: Press a well into each ball before adding swirls.

Let me know if you’d like adjustments! 😊