Description
Delightful cookies combining the tangy taste of lemon, sweet blueberry jam, and creamy cheesecake goodness.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup blueberry jam
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, followed by the lemon zest.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the blueberry jam until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a variation, substitute blueberry jam with raspberry or strawberry jam. You can also add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: lemon, blueberry, cheesecake, cookies, dessert