Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies (Recipe for Printing)

Lemon blueberry cheesecake cookies bring creamy, citrusy sweetness with every bite, perfect for spring gatherings or picnics. Blueberries and lemon zest create vibrant flavor. Save & click.

# What You Need:

→ Filling

01 - 6 ounces cream cheese, chilled
02 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Blueberries

04 - 12 ounces fresh blueberries
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

→ Cookie Dough

06 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 cup granulated sugar
11 - 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
12 - 1 cup unsalted butter, extremely soft
13 - 1 large egg, room temperature
14 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

→ For Rolling

15 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

# How to Make It:

01 - Beat cream cheese with 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Place the mixture in the refrigerator to keep chilled.
02 - Toss blueberries with 1/4 cup granulated sugar to evenly coat and set aside.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
04 - In a separate large bowl, cream together butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and lemon zest until thoroughly combined and light in texture.
05 - Beat in egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until incorporated.
06 - Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture to form a soft dough.
07 - Portion a tablespoon of dough and flatten gently. Add a small amount of cream cheese filling and a few sugared blueberries in the center. Top with another flattened cookie portion to seal, pinching edges closed.
08 - Roll assembled cookies in 1/4 cup granulated sugar to coat evenly.
09 - Arrange cookies on a lined baking tray, spacing apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25 minutes, until golden around the edges.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking tray for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve when completely cooled.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Use very soft butter for optimal cookie texture and ensure cream cheese filling remains cold for easy assembly.

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