If cookies and cheesecake had a passionate love affair, these would be their dangerously irresistible love child. Soft, buttery cookie dough wraps around a creamy cheesecake swirl, laced with a seductive ribbon of blueberry. These aren’t just cookies; they’re a full-blown experience. Bake with caution—once you taste them, there’s no turning back.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Swirl:
- ½ cup blueberry jam (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy—about two minutes of sweet, creamy magic. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Slowly add the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Try not to eat it straight from the bowl.
Step 3: Swirl That Blueberry Goodness
Warm the blueberry jam slightly to loosen it up. You want it spreadable, not runny.
Step 4: Assemble the Cookies
Scoop out a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly. Add a small dollop of cheesecake filling and a drizzle of blueberry jam. Top with another small piece of dough and seal the edges, rolling gently into a ball. Try to keep your hands clean, but if things get a little messy, well, that’s just part of the fun.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cookies a couple of inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool for a few minutes before diving in.
Step 6: Enjoy (or Hide Them for Yourself)
These cookies are best enjoyed slightly warm, when the cheesecake is still soft, and the blueberry swirl melts into every bite. If you manage to save any for later, store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
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