Description
These Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a delightful treat, bursting with fresh flavors. The combination of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries makes for a perfect balance of tangy and sweet in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
- Form Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious Lemon Blueberry Cookies!
Notes
- You can use frozen blueberries, but be sure to thaw and pat them dry before folding into the dough.
- For extra lemon flavor, you can add a bit more lemon zest or lemon juice to the dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
