Description
Lemon blueberry cookies are a must-try summer treat that perfectly balances zesty lemon and sweet wild blueberries. These delightful cookies boast soft centers and crispy edges, making them an irresistible snack for picnics, gatherings, or just a cozy afternoon at home. With their refreshing flavor and easy preparation, they’re sure to brighten any occasion. Plus, this recipe yields a generous batch—perfect for sharing with friends and family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup wild frozen blueberries
- For the topping: 1/2 cup white granulated sugar, 2 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, white granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed.
- Gently fold in the wild frozen blueberries.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for approximately 17 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- While baking, mix additional granulated sugar with lemon zest for the topping.
- Once baked, cool slightly before coating each cookie in lemon sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For a chewier texture, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to experiment by adding chopped nuts or substituting other berries for added variety.