Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies
Delightful cookies featuring zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, reminiscent of warm family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese, 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
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice carefully.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg