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Perfect Blueberry Cream Cheese Flag Cookies

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Festive and easy-to-make cookies featuring a tender buttery base topped with a tangy blueberry cream cheese layer, perfect for patriotic celebrations like the Fourth of July.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat)
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, washed and patted dry
  • Optional: Red fruit jam or jelly (like strawberry or raspberry) for stripes
  • Optional: Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to about ¼-inch (6mm) thickness.
  7. Use a rectangle cookie cutter or sharp knife to cut out flag shapes roughly 3×5 inches (7.5x13cm). Place cookies about 1 inch (2.5cm) apart on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft.
  9. Cool cookies completely on wire racks, about 20-30 minutes.
  10. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
  11. Spread an even layer of the blueberry cream cheese mixture over each cooled cookie using an offset spatula or butter knife.
  12. Arrange fresh blueberries to mimic stars on the flag portion of the cookie. Optionally, pipe or spread thin lines of red fruit jam for stripes.
  13. Optional: Refrigerate decorated cookies for 30 minutes to firm up the topping before serving.

Notes

Use softened butter and cream cheese for best texture. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender. Fresh blueberries are preferred to avoid excess moisture. Chill dough if sticky. Cool cookies completely before decorating to prevent melting topping. Refrigerate decorated cookies for firmer topping if desired.

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