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Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies

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Bright, soft cookies filled with sweet blueberries and a creamy cheesecake center, perfect for a snack or dessert any day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the blueberries gently.
  7. Mix the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth in a small bowl.
  8. Scoop a spoonful of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, make a small indentation in the center, and add a dollop of the cheesecake filling. Cover with another spoonful of cookie dough.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to 7 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: lemon, blueberry, cheesecake, cookies, dessert, easy baking, sweet treat

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