Description
These Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a delightful combination of tangy lemon and sweet blueberries, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. Soft and chewy with bursts of fresh fruit, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for coating blueberries)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Add Blueberries: Toss the blueberries in cornstarch to prevent bleeding and gently fold them into the dough.
- Bake: Use a cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Dust: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best results.
- Store cookies 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: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
