Description
Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a delightful fusion of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, making them the perfect treat for spring and summer gatherings. Their soft, chewy texture paired with a crunchy, sugary edge creates an irresistible combination that will brighten any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, these cookies will surely impress. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they are great for parties, snacks, or as an afternoon dessert. Serve them alongside refreshing drinks like iced tea or lemonade for the ultimate pairing experience.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (170 g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (100 g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280 g)
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried blueberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and lemon zest; rub together to release the zest’s aroma.
- Beat in softened butter until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in freeze-dried blueberries gently.
- Chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and roll in coarse sanding sugar.
- Bake for 8–9 minutes until edges are golden brown; cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use freeze-dried blueberries to avoid excess moisture in your cookies. Adjust lemon zest to enhance citrus flavor as desired. Consider adding nuts for extra crunch.