Description
These Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a delightful combination of soft, chewy texture with a burst of lemon flavor and juicy blueberries in every bite. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of the year, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Additions:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (to coat blueberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until incorporated. Toss blueberries with cornstarch, then fold them into the dough.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheet. Bake for 10–13 minutes until golden. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are soft and chewy with bright lemon flavor and juicy bursts of blueberry.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
