Blueberry Swirl Sugar Cookies That Look (and Taste) Like Bakery Magic ✨🍪
Sweet, Stunning, and Surprisingly Simple
These Blueberry Swirl Sugar Cookies are buttery, soft, and absolutely stunning. With vibrant blueberry jam ribbons swirled into vanilla sugar cookie dough, they look like they came straight from a high-end bakery. The best part? They’re simple enough to make at home with basic pantry ingredients.
Whether you’re planning a summer party, building a holiday cookie tray, or just baking for fun, these cookies will impress everyone who takes a bite. Plus, they’re vegetarian-friendly and full of fruity flavor in every swirl.
How to Make Blueberry Swirl Sugar Cookies
Print- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
Description
Soft and buttery sugar cookies swirled with blueberry jam for a gorgeous bakery-style treat that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup blueberry jam (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla, then mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to form a soft dough.
5. Spread dough on parchment paper and spoon blueberry jam on top.
6. Swirl jam gently into the dough using a spatula or knife.
7. Roll into a log using parchment paper and chill for at least 1 hour.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
9. Slice dough into ½-inch rounds and place on the sheet.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
11. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Do not overmix the jam to preserve the swirl effect.
Use parchment paper to help roll the dough into a log.
Chill dough completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Cookies stay fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Pro Tips for Perfect Swirls
- Don’t overmix the jam, or the dough will turn purple.
- Use cold blueberry jam for easier swirling.
- For best results, chill the dough thoroughly before slicing.
- Want cleaner edges? Roll the dough in parchment before chilling for a more uniform log shape.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these cookies with tea, lemonade, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They make lovely gifts, additions to dessert platters, or just a sweet afternoon snack.
Storage Tips
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze dough logs for up to 2 months—just thaw, slice, and bake as needed.
