Description
Lemon blueberry cookies are a delightful summer treat that perfectly balance the tartness of fresh lemon with the sweetness of plump blueberries. These cookies feature soft, chewy centers and slightly crispy edges, making them irresistible for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 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)
- 3/4 cup wild frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the 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.
- Mix in lemon zest, egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in frozen blueberries.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared sheet and sprinkle with lemon sugar before baking.
- Bake for about 17 minutes or until edges are golden brown; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a sprinkle of poppy seeds to the dough. If you prefer fresh blueberries over frozen ones, reduce any excess moisture in the batter to prevent sogginess.