Description
These lemon blueberry cookies combine tart lemon zest with sweet, juicy blueberries for a soft, refreshing treat with crisp edges and a sugary coating.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- Zest of 2 large lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 5–8 minutes).
- Add the egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; beat until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries with a spatula, being careful not to crush them.
- Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Roll each dough ball in the extra granulated sugar to coat.
- Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and press down gently.
- Bake for about 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add 1/2 cup of white chocolate chips for a creamy contrast.
- Swap blueberries with raspberries for variation.
- Drizzle with lemon glaze for extra flavor.
- Use Meyer lemons for a sweeter citrus note.
- Chilling dough can prevent excessive spreading.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
