Description
These cookies combine the creaminess of cheesecake with the freshness of lemon and blueberries, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries gently.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest. You can use raspberries or strawberries instead of blueberries for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg