Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies

Name: Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 28 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened; 4 ounces cream cheese softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup sour cream (can substitute Greek yogurt); 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup white chocolate chips (substitute chopped white chocolate); 3/4 cup fresh blueberries (avoid frozen)

By Emma

Certified Culinary Professional

Published on 24 January 2026 • Recipe tested & approved

Cookies merging fresh blueberries and creamy cheesecake flavors into one bite. Butter and cream cheese creamed until airy gives tender crumb. White chocolate chips folded in for pockets of sweetness. Sifted dry mix prevents dense dough. Low mixer speed guards crumb structure. Baking until edges blush golden, centers soft but set. Cooling on sheet first keeps shape intact. Substitutions: Greek yogurt for sour cream or almond flour for part of AP flour if gluten-sensitive. Fold gently to avoid breaking berries and mushing chips. Internal cues more reliable than strict times. Thickness and color changes signal done. Balanced sugar preserves gentle tang from cream cheese, no curdle. Moderate oven temp keeps blueberries from bursting wildly, trapping moisture.

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 17 min

Total: 32 min

Servings: 28 servings

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Blueberry cheesecake cookies. Not some fudgy mess or dry biscuit. A marriage of flavors that’s delicate but has backbone. Cream cheese and butter creamed till silky, capturing air so dough isn’t lead. Blueberries burst juicy but don’t run amok if you fold right. White chocolate gives those surprise pockets of creamy sugar, offsetting the tart berries. More than a cookie; a little cakey, soft, and just the right chew. Bakers often overmix or bake too long, drying things out. Low temp and watching for golden edges save you. Learned early to skip frozen berries–too mushy, too wet. Fresh’s the way. And sour cream, never plain yogurt for richness and tang balance. It’s a dance of timing and feel, not a stopwatch contest. When edges tan, tops lose sheen, the cookie is whispering done. Tried with almond flour once, interesting crumb but less structure, so AP sticks better. Substitutions work but know the tradeoffs. Creaminess and moisture—not just mix and bake.

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
4 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream (can substitute Greek yogurt)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup white chocolate chips (substitute chopped white chocolate)
3/4 cup fresh blueberries (avoid frozen)

About the ingredients

Softening butter and cream cheese to room temp is non-negotiable. Cold solids fight each other and tear gluten strands, leaving lumpy dough. Sour cream brings acidity to activate baking soda, adding lift and counteracting cream cheese flavor boldness. Can swap Greek yogurt but texture changes slightly, cookie less tender. White chocolate chips can be swapped with chunks if you want gooey pockets instead of uniform melting spots. Fresh blueberries mandatory; frozen release too much liquid, soak dough, ruin texture. You can dust berries lightly with flour to prevent sinking to bottom but fold gently to avoid berry breakage and color bleed. If you must use frozen, thaw, drain, and pat dry—still a risk. Aluminum-free baking powder prevents metallic taste. Flour sifted for light texture, you can blend almond or oat flour for flavor twists, but expect spread and chew changes. Salt balances sugar and enhances flavors—don’t skip. Vanilla extract is more than scent; it rounds flavors and masks raw dairy notes.

Method

Set oven to 340-345 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two trays with parchment. Spray lightly or use silicone mats. This keeps bottoms from overbrowning or sticking.
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt thoroughly. Air incorporates, stops dense dough. Set aside out of mixer reach to prevent contamination.
Cream softened butter, cream cheese, and granulated sugar in stand or hand mixer at medium-high speed for 1 to 1 1/4 minutes. Look for smooth, pale mixture, no gritty sugar bits. Avoid over-whipping once shiny peaks form or texture fades; it breaks fat emulsion.
Add sour cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix medium speed until just uniform. Egg aids binding, sour cream brings moisture and slight tang. Visual cue: batter should look homogeneous, thick but slightly loose.
Drop speed to low before adding dry mix. Stir flour mixture until just combined; stops gluten developing tough dough. Small clumps okay. Overmix — stiff, tough cookies. Use rubber spatula to finish if needed. Fold in chocolate chips next. Gently fold in blueberries last to keep them mostly whole, preserve shape and avoid bleeding color.
Use one tablespoon scoop or heaping tablespoon to portion dough. Leave 2 1/2 inches between mounds. They spread more than expected because of cream cheese moisture.
Bake on center rack. Look for edges shifting from pale cream to soft golden tan, tops matte, subtle cracks forming. Centers still soft but not jiggly. Check 13-16 minutes. If bottoms brown too fast, lower rack next batch.
Cool cookies on sheet 6 to 9 minutes before gently transferring to wire rack. Cooling on parchment sets edges firm but is forgiving to gently lift. Immediate transfer risks breaking fragile cookies still warm inside.

Cooking tips

Start by heating the oven—don’t wait till you finish mixing. Line your pans early. Cream butter and cream cheese till pale, fluffy, and totally smooth—a few more seconds than usual prevents graininess but don’t overdo, fats separate. Add wet ingredients thoroughly but no need to overbeat. Folding flour slow avoids gluten activating, keeping tenderness. Incorporate chocolate chips first so berries face less stress during mixing. Berries last, fold like delicate treasures—forceful mixing bursts skins, turning dough purple and texture gummy. Scooping is a rough job; the dough sticks—grease your scoop or run fingers wet. Space cookies properly—these don’t shrink after baking, they spread. Oven temps fluctuate; use visual cues. Edges turning golden first, slight cracking, and loss of top sheen are your signs. If edges brown early, drop rack or temp slightly next time. Let cookies rest on sheet after baking. Hot cookies are fragile internally; moving too soon squashes them. Cooling ensures firmness but still keeps chew. Wire racks cool faster but risk breakage if handled too soon. Store cooled cookies air-tight, or freeze for months. Reheat briefly for soft texture, but avoid microwave if you want edges crispier.

Chef's notes

💡 Room temp butter and cream cheese are must. Cold solids tear gluten strands, lumpy dough follows. Soft but stable texture key. Cream until pale and airy; overbeat makes grainy mix and breaks fat emulsion. Timing matters; pale mix signals trapped air. Sour cream adds acidity, activates baking soda, balances tang and lift. Greek yogurt works but changes chew slightly — less tender cookie.
💡 Dry ingredients sifted together, then added slowly on low mixer speed. Stops tough dough from forming. Small flour clumps okay but avoid overmixing. Folding beats are gentler—rubber spatula better than beaters here. Chocolate chips first, then berries last. Berries crushed turn dough purple and gummy. Fold like fragile treasures. Dust berries with flour lightly if sinking is an issue but fold slowly to avoid breakage and bleed.
💡 Watch oven temp carefully. 340-345°F range keeps blueberries from bursting wildly, trapping moisture inside cookie. Edges turn soft cream to golden tan, tops lose sheen, cracks show subtle hints. Centers still soft but not jiggly—best internal cue. Oven rack placement affects browning. Low rack browns bottoms too fast; move tray up if needed. Watch 13 to 16 minutes closely, no blind timing.
💡 Scooping sticky dough is a challenge. Wet or greased tablespoon or fingers help. Space mounds 2 1/2 inches apart. Dough spreads more than expected from cream cheese moisture. Cool them on sheet 6 to 9 minutes first. Hot cookies fragile inside, transfer too soon means breaks. Parchment keeps edges firm but forgiving to lifting. Then wire rack cools faster but fragile until room temp.
💡 Substitutions bring tradeoffs. Almond flour adds nutty flavor but less structure, expect spread and chew differences. Baking powder without aluminum avoids metallic taste. White chocolate chips or chunks change pocket texture—chunks gooier, chips melt uniformly. Never frozen blueberries if you want texture; thawed and patted dry still risky but sometimes better than nothing. Adjust dough moisture if freezing berries used.

Common questions

Can Greek yogurt replace sour cream?

Yes, swapping Greek yogurt works—texture shifts though. Less tender cookie. Moisture similar but tang differences, watch mixing times to avoid over-mix or thin dough. Flavor intensity slightly milder. Not exact match but doable.

Why fold berries last?

Berries crush easily. Folding last keeps them whole, prevents purple streaks and gummy dough. Mixing too hard bursts skins, moisture leaks. Fold gently, like fragile gems. Helps shape and color stay intact. Improves texture. Also protects white chocolate chips from melting against berries.

What if cookies spread too much?

Check butter temp—too soft or melted raises spread. Also oven temp too low makes dough spread before setting. Flour type matters; more sugar or sour cream moisture affects spread too. Chill dough briefly if needed. Roll back on mixing speed—overmix reduces structure.

How best to store leftovers?

Air-tight container room temp if eating within few days. For longer keep, freeze cooled cookies in zip bags or boxes. Reheat briefly for softness. Avoid microwave if crisp edges wanted; oven or toaster oven better. Cookies can get soggy if wrapped warm—cool completely first.