Description

These lemon blueberry cookies offer a delightful balance of tart and sweet, with fresh blueberries and zesty lemon flavor baked into soft-centered, slightly crisp-edged cookies—perfect for a refreshing treat any time.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp lemon zest (about 1 lemon)

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, but fresh is best)

1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture and beat until fully combined.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until the dough comes together completely.
Gently fold in the blueberries with a spatula, being careful not to crush them.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Lightly flatten each dough ball with the back of a spoon.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Dust with powdered sugar just before serving, if desired.

Notes

For an extra burst of lemon, drizzle a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice over the cooled cookies.

Frozen blueberries can be used if fresh are unavailable; fold gently and avoid thawing fully.

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

To reheat, warm cookies in a 300°F oven for about 5 minutes to restore softness.

Variations include adding poppy seeds, swapping lemon zest for orange zest, or mixing in white chocolate chips.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg