Description
Indulge in these delectable Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies that combine the flavors of a classic cheesecake with the convenience of a cookie. These cookies are bursting with blueberry goodness and creamy cheesecake filling, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Sauce
- 1/2 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Cookie Dough
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (260g)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (60g)
Filling and Assembly
- 1 large egg, beaten lightly with a fork
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/5 tsp sea salt
- 4 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 graham crackers to crush on top
Instructions
- Prepare Blueberry Sauce: In a saucepan, combine blueberries, lemon juice, water, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Set aside to cool.
- Make Cookie Dough: In a bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, sea salt, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and graham cracker crumbs. Stir until well combined.
- Form the Cookies: Take a portion of cookie dough, flatten it, place a spoonful of cream cheese filling in the center, enclose the dough around the filling, and shape into a ball.
- Bake: Place filled cookie balls on a baking sheet, flatten slightly, and brush with beaten egg. Bake in a preheated oven until golden.
- Finish: Once cooled, top each cookie with a dollop of blueberry sauce, crushed graham crackers, and a sprinkle of sugar.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the cookie dough for easier handling.
- Adjust the sweetness of the blueberry sauce according to your preference.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
