Description
These soft and chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies combine the zing of fresh lemon with sweet bursts of blueberry for a refreshing, fruity dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to overmix or crush them.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Swap blueberries with raspberries or chopped strawberries for a different fruity twist.
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness and texture.
- Use dried blueberries for a more concentrated flavor.
- Add a lemon glaze drizzle for extra citrusy punch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg