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Tender Blueberry Lemon Crinkle Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling

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These tender blueberry lemon crinkle cookies feature a soft crinkle exterior with bursts of juicy blueberry flavor and a creamy homemade cream cheese filling, perfect for a comforting yet bright treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed or folding gently with a spatula until just combined.
  6. Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, being gentle to avoid crushing them.
  7. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag.
  8. Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons (20g) of dough and flatten slightly in your palm. Pipe about a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center, then top with another flattened scoop of dough, sealing the edges gently. Roll into a ball.
  9. Roll each filled dough ball in granulated sugar to coat, then place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden and crinkled on top but still soft to the touch.
  11. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Keep ingredients at room temperature for smooth mixing. Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough cookies. Fold blueberries gently to keep them intact. Seal cream cheese filling well to prevent leaks. Watch baking time closely to keep cookies soft. Chilling dough before baking can improve texture.

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