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Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Lemon Blueberry Cookies That Burst with Flavor and Sunshine

These Lemon Blueberry Cookies offer a bright, chewy delight with zesty lemon and juicy blueberries, perfect for anyone seeking an easy, homemade treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 cups granulated sugar reduce if using very sweet blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest use fresh lemons
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice use fresh lemons
  • 1 large egg or substitute with 1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 cups blueberries fresh or thawed frozen; toss in flour if frozen
Optional Topping
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar for dusting before serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup of softened butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Incorporate 1 beaten egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, mixing until smooth.
  4. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of blueberries, taking care not to smash them.
  7. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden.
  9. Let them cool slightly on the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with chamomile tea or lemonade for an uplifting treat any time of year.

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