Description
Soft, chewy, and refreshing, these Blueberry Lemon Cookies combine zesty citrus with juicy blueberries for a bright and delicious treat. Perfect for spring picnics, afternoon tea, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- (Optional) ½ cup white chocolate chips or glaze drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Slowly add dry mixture into wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries (and chocolate chips if using).
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving or glazing.
Notes
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
- Toss blueberries in flour before folding to prevent sinking.
- Add a drizzle of lemon glaze or dust with powdered sugar for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg