Description
Discover the perfect recipe for Lemon Blueberry Cookies! These soft, chewy cookies are packed with fresh lemon zest and juicy blueberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients List
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- Optional: 1/2 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Add the eggs and lemon: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon juice and zest. Mix until well combined.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the blueberries: Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula, being careful not to crush them.
- Scoop and bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh lemons and blueberries provide the best flavor. The zest from fresh lemons adds a bright, citrusy note that bottled lemon juice can’t match.
- Balance the Dough: The dough should be soft but not too wet. If your dough is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Gently Fold in Blueberries: When mixing in the blueberries, do so gently to avoid crushing them. This ensures the berries stay intact, adding bursts of juicy flavor to each bite.
- Zest First, Juice Later: Zest your lemons before juicing them, as it’s much easier to zest a whole lemon. The zest brings out the lemon’s essential oils, adding a deeper lemon flavor to your cookies.
- Avoid Overbaking: Bake the cookies just until the edges start to turn golden. The centers should remain soft, as they will continue to set after being removed from the oven.