Description
Blueberry whirlwind cookies blend sweet nostalgia with tangy fruit sophistication. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these treats an irresistible companion for afternoon tea or midnight snacking, welcoming you into a world of delightful indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups (680 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) white sugar
- 1 egg
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (170 grams) blueberry jam or preserves
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (50 grams) sugar
- Fresh blueberries (optional, for a more intense flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper, creating a clean workspace for your cookie adventure.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a mixing bowl, whisking until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla into the butter mixture, stirring until the ingredients are fully integrated and the texture becomes uniform.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing carefully to form a cohesive cookie dough that holds together perfectly.
- Carefully drop small spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring even spacing between each cookie.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until the mixture becomes silky and well-blended, creating a luxurious topping.
- Gently mash fresh blueberries into the jam, intensifying the fruit’s natural flavor and creating a more vibrant swirl.
- Place a delicate dollop of cream cheese mixture on top of each cookie dough ball, followed by a small amount of blueberry jam.
- Using a toothpick or knife, create elegant swirls by gently dragging the cream cheese and jam together, forming artistic patterns.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for a golden edge that signals perfect doneness.
- Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set their structure.
- Transfer the cookies to wire cooling racks, letting them cool completely to develop their final texture and flavor.
Notes
- Unleash a burst of summer sweetness with these vibrant blueberry-swirled cookies that dance between creamy and fruity.
- Mashing fresh blueberries intensifies the jam’s natural flavor, creating a more robust and homemade taste profile.
- Swirling cream cheese and blueberry jam transforms ordinary cookies into a whimsical dessert that surprises and delights with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg