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This isn’t your average cookie recipe. We’re about to dive into an extravagant journey of flavors that’s going to blow your taste buds right into the stratosphere. I’m talking about Blueberry Cookies, but not just any blueberry cookies. These are the fancy kind, the elite kind, the kind that demand respect. Made with the crème de la crème of blueberries: Quebec blueberries. Let’s get into it.
### The Perfect Blueberry Cookies: Unleashing the Fancy Kind
You know what’s better than ordinary? Extraordinary. These cookies embody luxury and excellence. They’re not just a treat; they’re a statement.
**Ingredients**
**Graham Cracker Crust**
– 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, finely ground
– 1/3 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
**Blueberry Cookie Dough**
– 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 cup fresh Quebec blueberries
**Cream Cheese Frosting Center**
– 1 cup cream cheese, room temp
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
**Vanilla Buttercream Frosting**
– 1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1 tbsp vanilla extract
– 2 tbsp heavy cream
**Toppings**
– Fresh Quebec blueberries
– Blueberry confit (recipe follows)
– Graham cracker crumbs
**Blueberry Confit**
– 1 cup fresh Quebec blueberries
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water
### Instructions:
**Graham Cracker Crust**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of your baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
**Blueberry Cookie Dough**
1. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
4. Gently fold in fresh Quebec blueberries.
5. Scoop dough onto prepared graham cracker crust, pressing lightly.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely.
**Cream Cheese Frosting Center**
1. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy. Chill until ready to use.
**Vanilla Buttercream Frosting**
1. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
2. Beat in vanilla and heavy cream until fluffy.
**Blueberry Confit**
1. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until blueberries burst and mixture thickens.
2. Add cornstarch mixture, cooking until thickened. Cool.
### Assembling the Masterpiece:
1. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting atop your blueberry cookie layer.
2. Pipe vanilla buttercream frosting around the edge to create a frosting dam.
3. Spoon blueberry confit in the center.
4. Top with fresh Quebec blueberries and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
Boom. You’ve now got Blueberry Cookies of the highest order. Not just a dessert, but an experience—a tribute to your sophistication and refined taste.