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Blueberry Cookies

Heavenly Blueberry Cookies: Soft, Chewy, and Irresistible

Delight in these soft and chewy Blueberry Cookies, filled with irresistible cream cheese for a nostalgic treat.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1.5 cups Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened at room temperature.
  • 0.75 cups Sugar Reduce for less sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with flaxseed meal.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh.
  • 0.75 teaspoon Cornstarch Optional for denser texture.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Flavor Boost
  • 4 oz White Chocolate Chopped into small chunks.
  • 0.75 cups Blueberries Fresh or thawed frozen.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 2.5 oz Cream Cheese Can substitute with vegan cream cheese.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and ¾ cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually add in 1.5 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¾ teaspoon cornstarch, and ½ teaspoon salt, mixing just until combined.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing 2.5 oz of cream cheese, a couple of tablespoons of sugar, and blueberry jam until smooth.
  6. After chilling, take the dough out and scoop out a heaping tablespoon, flatten it, and place 1 teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center.
  7. Fold edges over the filling, roll into a ball, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 20 minutes.
  9. Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill dough for additional 15 minutes if sticky. Store in an airtight container.

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