Delight in the burst of blueberry flavors with these soft cookies, crowned with a luscious cheesecake-inspired frosting and a sprinkle of graham cracker magic.
For the Blueberry Cookie Dough:
- 100g Butter
- 100g Light Brown Sugar
- 100g Granulated Sugar
- 260g All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 40g Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
- 60g Milk (any kind, at room temperature)
- 80g Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Cookie Dough Method:
- Start by melting the butter in a bowl. Once melted, blend in both sugars and whisk together until the mixture turns creamy, taking about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the yogurt and milk to the creamy butter-sugar base until well combined.
- Sift together the dry ingredients and fold them into the wet mixture to create a soft cookie dough.
- Gently fold the blueberries into the dough for a streak of berry goodness.
- Using a scoop, place portions of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Dot with extra blueberries and, if desired, chocolate chips. Refrigerate the dough for 4-5 hours.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the chilled cookies for 15-17 minutes. Allow them to cool on a wire rack completely before frosting.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 113g Unsalted Butter
- 120g Icing Sugar, sifted
- 113g Cream Cheese, room temperature
- 18g Blueberry Jam or Compote
- Zest of 1 Lemon
Frosting Method:
- Beat the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 4-5 minutes, then gradually incorporate the sifted icing sugar, beating for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese to the mixture, blending on medium speed until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the blueberry jam or compote along with the lemon zest until the frosting is uniformly mixed.
To Assemble:
- Pipe the blueberry cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cookies using a round piping tip for a neat swirl.
- Finish by sprinkling with graham cracker crumbs for that quintessential cheesecake crunch.
Indulge in these blueberry cheesecake cookies as a delightful treat that perfectly marries the sweetness of blueberries with the tang of cream cheese.
