Description
Delight in these zesty and sweet Lemon Blueberry Cookies, combining the bright flavors of fresh lemon and juicy blueberries in a soft, tender cookie. Perfect for a light snack or a refreshing dessert, these cookies offer a burst of citrus paired with the natural sweetness of berries in every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout the flour.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Flavorings: Incorporate the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly to blend all flavors.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overdeveloping the gluten and maintain a soft cookie.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries to evenly distribute them without breaking them up.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color, indicating doneness.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to set their shape and texture.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh blueberries as frozen ones can make the dough too wet.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep cookies tender.
- Lemon zest and juice provide the signature citrus flavor; adjust to taste if you prefer a stronger lemon kick.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To make these cookies dairy-free, substitute butter with a vegan butter alternative.
