Description
These Blueberry Muffin Cookies With Streusel are a delightful fusion of soft, chewy cookie texture with the rich, flavorful essence of a classic blueberry muffin. The addition of a crunchy streusel topping elevates these cookies into something extraordinary.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 & 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries (washed and dried well)
- 1 – 1.5 tbsp blueberry jam
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- a pinch salt
- a pinch cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is crucial to ensure that your cookies bake evenly. While the oven is heating, line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand mixer or a stand mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes. You want the mixture to be light and fluffy, which indicates that it’s well-aerated.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. You should see a slightly glossy mixture. Make sure there are no visible egg streaks.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This step is vital as it ensures that the leavening agents are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing; you want to stop as soon as the flour is incorporated to keep the cookies tender.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries and blueberry jam using a spatula. Be careful not to crush the berries, as you want to maintain their shape in the cookies.
- For the streusel, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of cinnamon in a small bowl. Mix with your fingers until crumbly, and set aside.
- Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. This allows them to spread while baking.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over each cookie. This is where the magic happens, adding that irresistible crunch!
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-13 minutes. Watch for the edges to turn golden and the centers to be set; they will firm up as they cool. Avoid overbaking, as the cookies should remain soft.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. This cooling time allows them to firm up a bit and makes them easier to handle.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 13 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: One common mistake is overmixing the dough after adding the flour. This can lead to tough cookies. Mix just until combined for a tender texture! Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies, which ensures they bake uniformly. For the best flavor, let your butter soften at room temperature instead of microwaving it.