Enjoy the marvelous combination of soft cookie, rich cream cheese, and tangy blueberry in every bite of these Blueberry Whirlwind 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 a more intense flavor)
Instructions:
Preheat & Prep: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Cookie Dough: In one bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. In another bowl, cream together butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until smooth. Blend in the egg and vanilla, then gradually stir in the dry ingredients.
Form Cookies: Spoon teaspoonfuls of the dough onto your prepared cookie sheets.
Cream Cheese Mixture: Mix the cream cheese with 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla until creamy.
Blueberry Preparation: If using fresh blueberries, mash them into your jam for added flavor.
Assemble: Top each dough ball with a dollop of cream cheese mixture and a spoonful of blueberry jam. Use a toothpick or knife to swirl the toppings into the dough.
Baking: Bake for 8-10 minutes until just golden. Let them rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool.