Description

These Soft & Chewy Blueberry Cream Cheese Cookies offer a delightful combination of tender texture, creamy richness, and bursts of juicy fresh blueberries. Enhanced with a touch of vanilla and optional white chocolate chips, these cookies are perfect for a comforting treat or special dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (measured correctly)
1 tsp baking powder (for fluffiness)
1/4 tsp salt (to enhance flavor)

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
3/4 cup granulated sugar (for sweetness)
1/4 cup brown sugar (for moisture)
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract (for extra flavor)

Add-ins

3/4 cup fresh blueberries (gently folded in)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)

Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
Cream Butter and Cheese: In a separate large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and cream cheese together using a mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
Add Sugars: Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter-cream cheese mixture and beat on medium speed until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well incorporated.
Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and beat for another minute to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, folding or stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can lead to tougher cookies.
Fold in Blueberries and Chips: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries and white chocolate chips if using, taking care not to crush the blueberries to maintain their shape and moisture.
Chill Dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This step helps the dough firm up to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and easy cleanup.
Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the chilled dough evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow room for slight spreading during baking.
Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
Handle the blueberries gently to prevent them from bursting and discoloring the dough.
Refrigerating the dough is important to reduce cookie spread and improve texture.
If you prefer, you can substitute white chocolate chips with regular chocolate chips or omit them entirely.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: blueberry cookies, cream cheese cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, dessert, baked goods, white chocolate chips