Description

Soft, buttery Blueberry Lemon Cookies with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, studded with juicy blueberries and bright lemon zest. Optional lemon glaze adds a lovely finishing touch.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)

Optional glaze:

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1–2 tsp lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix until smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until combined.
Carefully fold in the blueberries using a spatula to avoid breaking them up too much.
Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
For the optional glaze, mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies for an extra burst of lemon flavor.
Tip: If using fresh blueberries, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading.

Notes

Chilling dough with fresh blueberries helps prevent spreading.

Frozen blueberries should not be thawed before adding to dough.

Optional lemon glaze enhances flavor and appearance.

Cookies can be stored at room temperature up to 3 days or frozen up to 2 months.

Reheat cookies in microwave for 10 seconds or in a low oven for a few minutes to refresh softness.

Gluten-free flour can be substituted to make gluten-free cookies.

Variations include adding cream cheese swirl, chopped nuts, or using lime instead of lemon juice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack, Cookie
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: Approx. 110
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg