Description
These soft and chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies perfectly combine the sweetness of blueberries with a zesty lemon twist. With a balance of fruity sweetness and refreshing citrus, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or as a picnic dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, if preferred)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar: Beat together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs and lemon: Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Scoop the dough: Drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest: Fresh lemon zest provides a brighter citrus flavor than bottled lemon juice.
- Don’t overmix: Overmixing can result in dense cookies. Mix until combined for the best texture.
- Chill dough for thicker cookies: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you prefer thicker cookies.
- Frozen blueberries: If using frozen blueberries, no need to thaw, but fold them in gently to prevent the dough from turning purple.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg