Blueberry Swirl Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
For the Sugar Cookies:
– 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 1/2 cups white sugar
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Swirl:
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1/4 cup sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blueberry Swirl:
– 1/2 cup blueberry jam or preserves
– Fresh blueberries (optional, for intensified flavor)
Instructions:
1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cookie Dough: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. In another bowl, cream together butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add the dry ingredients.
3. Dough Balls: Spoon teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.
4. Cream Cheese Mixture: Blend cream cheese with 1/4 cup of sugar and vanilla until creamy.
5. Blueberry Swirl Prep: If using fresh blueberries, mash them into the jam for added flavor.
6. Assembly: Top each dough ball with a dollop of cream cheese mixture and a bit of blueberry jam. Swirl them together using a toothpick or knife.
7. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes until just golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: Varies
Indulge in these delightful blueberry whirlwind cookies! Stay tuned for more delicious recipes.
