Blueberry Cheesecake Swirl Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft cookies featuring creamy cheesecake filling and sweet blueberry swirls, ideal for any occasion.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 227 g unsalted butter, softened
02 - 200 g granulated sugar
03 - 110 g light brown sugar, packed
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 10 ml vanilla extract
06 - 375 g all-purpose flour
07 - 4 g baking powder
08 - 2 g baking soda
09 - 3 g salt

→ Cheesecake Filling

10 - 226 g cream cheese, softened
11 - 30 g powdered sugar
12 - 2.5 ml vanilla extract

→ Blueberry Swirl

13 - 150 g fresh or frozen blueberries
14 - 50 g granulated sugar
15 - 4 g cornstarch

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
04 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
05 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Portion approximately 22 ml (1 1/2 tbsp) of dough and flatten slightly. Place around 5 ml (1 tsp) of cheesecake filling and a swirl of blueberry topping at center. Encase filling within dough and form a smooth ball.
06 - Arrange filled cookie balls on baking sheets spaced 5 cm apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until edges turn lightly golden. Allow cookies to rest on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use brown butter in the dough for enhanced flavor. Ensure blueberry swirl is fully cooled before assembly to prevent melting. Alternative berries or fruit preserves may substitute the blueberry component.