Blueberry Muffin Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, golden cookies filled with blueberries and optional white chocolate, topped with a sweet crumb.

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
05 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1 and 1/2 cups fresh blueberries or thawed, drained frozen blueberries
10 - 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

→ Streusel Topping (Optional)

11 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
12 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
13 - 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly blended.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
06 - Gently fold blueberries and, if using, white chocolate chips into the dough using a spatula.
07 - If preparing the streusel topping, combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter, and cut together with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly.
08 - Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Sprinkle streusel topping over each if using.
09 - Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - Use fresh or well-drained thawed blueberries to prevent excess moisture in the dough.