Description
These Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a delightful treat bursting with fresh, fruity flavors. The soft and chewy texture combined with the zesty lemon and juicy blueberries make these cookies perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting or glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in the blueberries.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For a cakier texture, refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes before baking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
