Description
Lemon Blueberry Cookies combine the bright, zesty flavor of lemon with sweet, juicy blueberries. These soft, chewy cookies are perfect for any occasion, offering a refreshing treat that’s both flavorful and easy to make.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed and drained)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: Beat softened butter, granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the Egg and Lemon Flavor: Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Beat well until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the Blueberries: Gently fold in fresh or thawed blueberries with a spatula, being careful not to crush them.
- Chill the Dough (Optional): Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour for the best results.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll dough into 1 to 1 1/2-inch balls and slightly flatten them. Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Cool and Dust with Powdered Sugar (Optional): Cool cookies and dust with powdered sugar for added sweetness.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your delicious Lemon Blueberry Cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container.
Notes
For a vegan version, use vegan butter and flax eggs or chia eggs.
For gluten-free cookies, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
For extra sweetness, dip the cooled cookies in melted white chocolate.
To avoid excess moisture, be sure to thaw and drain frozen blueberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg