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Brown Sugar Cookies with Blueberry Cream Cheese Frosting

These cookies combine the comforting sweetness of brown sugar with vibrant blueberry cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled or vegan baking stick
  • 1.75 cup multipurpose gluten-free flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons water
  • 1.25 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
  • 0.5 cup blueberries
For the frosting
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened or vegan baking stick
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar for icing
  • 1 tablespoon jammy blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon water, room temperature

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Microwave the butter until it's nearly melted, then whisk until fully liquefied and allow it to cool.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and kosher salt.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water until smooth.
  4. In the cooled butter, whisk in the brown sugar, cornstarch mixture, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually introduce half the flour mixture, followed by the milk, stirring gently.
  6. Add the remaining flour and mix until a cohesive dough forms.
  7. Cover the dough and chill for 45 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Shape the chilled dough into discs and place on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake the cookies for about 15 minutes, reshaping if needed after baking.
Frosting
  1. Microwave the blueberries until softened. Blend with softened butter, cream cheese, and confectioners' sugar until smooth.
  2. Cool the baked cookies completely before frosting them.
  3. Drizzle with icing made from confectioners' sugar mixed with jammy blueberries and a touch of water.

Notes

For optimal freshness, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can refrigerate them well-wrapped to enhance the flavors.