Ah, Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies—these are soft, slightly tangy cookies with a creamy cheesecake center and sweet blueberry swirls. Here’s a detailed recipe:
Ingredients (makes ~24 cookies)
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the cheesecake swirl
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the blueberry swirl
- 1/2 cup blueberry jam or preserves (smooth or slightly chunky)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the cookie dough
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, beating until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until combined.
- Prepare the cheesecake swirl
- In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the cookies
- Scoop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet in mounds (about 2 tbsp per cookie).
- Make a small well in the center of each mound and add a teaspoon of cheesecake mixture.
- Drop a small dollop (~1 tsp) of blueberry jam on top of the cheesecake.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the cheesecake and blueberry into the cookie dough.
- Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and serve
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of lemon zest to the cheesecake swirl.
- You can use frozen blueberries cooked down with a little sugar instead of jam for a fresher taste.
- These cookies can be chilled in the fridge before baking if you want thicker, taller cookies.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut “one-bowl” version that’s even easier but keeps the cheesecake swirl effect.
Do you want that version?
