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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies that Wow Every Bite

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat combining soft lemon cookies with creamy filling and bursting blueberries.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 17 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese cold for easy mixing
  • 3 tbsp granulated white sugar sweetens the filling
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract enhances the flavor
For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar sweetens the cookies
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest infuses flavor
  • 1 cup unsalted butter very softened
  • 1 ea egg at room temperature
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder leavening agent
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt enhances flavor
For the Blueberry Jam
  • 12 oz fresh blueberries must be cooked down
  • granulated white sugar for jam, adjust to taste
For Rolling
  • 1/4 cup granulated white sugar for rolling cookies

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheets
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Freeze for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a saucepan, cook blueberries and granulated sugar over medium heat for 35-40 minutes until thickened. Chill the jam.
  3. Preheat oven to 350℉ (175℃). Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Cream butter, sugar, and lemon zest together until light. Add egg and vanilla, then mix in dry ingredients.
  5. Gently fold the blueberry jam into the cookie dough, leaving some jam pockets.
  6. Scoop dough, place cheesecake filling in the center, encase, and flatten. Roll in sugar before baking.
  7. Bake for 11-12 minutes until golden. Use a cookie cutter if needed after baking.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cheesecake filling is fully frozen before assembling cookies. Adjust blueberries to prevent sogginess.

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