Here’s the complete recipe for your Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies—soft, buttery cookies with a tangy cream cheese swirl and bursts of blueberry flavor!
Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies
Deliciously soft cookies with a creamy cheesecake swirl and fruity blueberry jam—perfect for dessert or a sweet snack!
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
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2 tsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake Swirl:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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¼ cup powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
Blueberry Swirl:
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½ cup blueberry jam or preserves (or homemade compote)
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1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
Optional Topping:
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Coarse sugar or powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions:
1. Prep Dough:
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Whisk together dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt).
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In a separate bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
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Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
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Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
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Chill dough for 30 minutes (to prevent spreading).
2. Make Swirls:
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Cheesecake Swirl: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Blueberry Swirl: Warm jam slightly (for easier swirling) and mix with lemon juice if using.
3. Assemble Cookies:
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Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls and flatten slightly.
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Use a spoon to make a small well in each, then fill with:
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A dollop of cheesecake mixture
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A drizzle of blueberry jam
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Gently swirl with a toothpick (don’t overmix).
4. Bake & Cool:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden (centers will be soft).
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Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
5. Serve:
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Dust with powdered sugar or sprinkle with coarse sugar for extra crunch.
Enjoy these dreamy, swirled cookies with a glass of milk! 🍪💜
Variations:
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Lemon Blueberry: Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the dough.
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Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 GF flour blend.
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Mini Thumbprint Version: Press a well into each ball before adding swirls.
Let me know if you’d like adjustments! 😊
