Description
These Blueberry Lemon Cookies are bursting with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor, creating the perfect sweet and tangy treat. Soft and chewy, with a delicate glaze, they are sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For the Optional Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Add the blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.
- Bake the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and glaze: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. For the optional glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best texture; frozen blueberries should be thawed and drained.
- The glaze adds a sweet, tangy finish but can be omitted.
- Store cookies in an airtight container 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: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
