
Chocolate Blueberry Surprise Cookies mix chocolatey goodness with sweet bursts of blueberry jam inside. They've got a crisp outer shell and when you bite in, there's a soft, jammy middle that'll catch you off guard. Anyone who loves cookies with a fruity kick will go crazy for these tasty treats. They take inspiration from classic American sweets and they're fun to make with amazing results.
INGREDIENTS- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, room temperature for easier mixing
- Salt: 1/4 tsp, cuts through the sweetness
- Blueberry jam: 1/2 cup, creates the surprise center
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, adds depth
- Egg: 1 large, holds everything together
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup, for cookie sweetness
- Baking soda: 1 tsp, helps them rise
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 1/2 cup, gives chocolate flavor
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups, forms the base
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup, adds moisture and caramel notes
- Purple food coloring: optional, makes them pretty
- Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup, for the topping
- Step 1:
- Warm your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment.
- Step 2:
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
- Step 3:
- Beat the soft butter with both sugars in a bigger bowl until it looks fluffy and pale.
- Step 4:
- Mix in the egg and vanilla with the butter-sugar mix until everything's combined well.
- Step 5:
- Slowly add your dry stuff to the wet mix, stirring just enough. Throw in purple coloring if you want.
- Step 6:
- Take spoonfuls of dough, flatten them out, put some jam in the middle, then wrap the dough around it to make balls. Put these on your cookie sheet.
- Step 7:
- Dust sugar over the cookies and bake them 10-12 minutes until the edges feel firm but middles stay soft.
- Step 8:
- Let them sit on the tray a couple minutes, then move them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
- These taste best when they're still warm and the jam's all gooey. Try them with cold milk for the full experience.
- Keep any extras in a sealed container at room temp and they'll last about 3 days.
- Toss in some blueberry extract to really pump up that berry flavor.
- Want cookies with more bite? Just bake them 1-2 minutes longer.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Chef Tip: Your butter should be soft but not melty for the best dough texture.
- Chef Tip: Pop your dough in the fridge for 15 minutes before baking if you want chewier cookies.
These cookies balance dark chocolate richness with sweet fruity jam, creating something that hits all the right spots with amazing texture contrast.
Why You'll Love This RecipeFrom the snap of the first bite to the surprise jammy center, these cookies are perfect for anyone who enjoys chocolate mixed with fruit in their sweet treats.
FAQsCan I use a different type of jam for the filling?
You bet. Try strawberry, raspberry or whatever jam you like best instead of blueberry.
How do I prevent the jam from leaking out?
Make sure you wrap the dough completely around the jam before you bake them.
Can I make these cookies ahead of time?
For sure. You can make the dough and keep it in your fridge up to 24 hours before baking.
How can I make these cookies softer?
Just add another tablespoon of butter to your dough and they'll come out softer.
