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Delicious blueberry muffin cookies with fresh blueberries and a golden-brown finish.

Blueberry Muffin Cookies

These easy Blueberry Muffin Cookies combine the best of both worlds: soft, chewy cookies with the sweet burst of fresh blueberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the blueberry filling

  • 2 TBSP Water
  • 1 C Fresh Blueberries (or frozen)
  • 1/2 C Granulated Sugar
  • Juice of 1/2 Lemon Lemon Juice
  • Pinch Salt
  • 1 TBSP Cornstarch

For the cookie dough

  • 1 C Salted Butter (190 g once browned)
  • 1/2 C Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 C Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Yolk Egg Yolk
  • 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/2 C All Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 C Fresh Blueberries (or substitute frozen)
  • 1/2 C Blueberry Jam

For the streusel topping

  • 1/2 C Cinnamon Streusel
  • 1/2 C Light Brown Sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/4 C + 2 TBSP All Purpose Flour (for streusel)
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon (for streusel)
  • Pinch Salt (for streusel)
  • 3 TBSP Salted Butter (cold, for streusel)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine the water, fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently until the mixture becomes bubbly, and the blueberries begin to soften.
  • Cook until it thickens slightly to add sweetness and fruitiness to the cookies.

Cookie Dough

  • Melt the salted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown. Let it cool slightly before adding to the mixing bowl.
  • In your mixing bowl, combine the light brown sugar and granulated sugar with the browned butter. Blend together until smooth.
  • Add the large egg and egg yolk along with the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing just until dough comes together.
  • Fold in the fresh blueberries gently.
  • Stir in the blueberry jam for moisture and sweetness.

Streusel Topping

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, mix light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold salted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Assembly and Baking

  • Scoop out portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space for spreading.
  • Sprinkle the cinnamon streusel over each cookie dough mound.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly golden around the edges, keeping a close watch towards the end.

Notes

Make sure your butter is browned properly. Use fresh blueberries for the best texture. Don't overmix the dough and monitor baking time closely.
Keyword Baking, Blueberries, Cookies, Desserts, muffin cookies