Description
These Blueberry Lemon Cookies are a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for a summer treat. The soft, buttery cookies bursting with juicy blueberries and zesty lemon are sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen and thawed)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to coat blueberries)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Add Blueberries: Toss the blueberries gently with cornstarch to prevent bleeding, then fold them into the dough carefully.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes before baking to help prevent spreading.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add a bit of lemon extract.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
