Description
Lemon Blueberry Cookies are the ultimate summer treat, bringing together the bright flavors of fresh lemons and juicy blueberries. With their soft centers and crispy edges, these delightful cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet and tangy in every bite. Whether you’re baking for a picnic, family gathering, or simply indulging yourself at home, these cookies are sure to impress. Easy to prepare and family-friendly, they make for a delicious dessert option that pairs beautifully with tea or coffee. Enjoy them warm or let them cool for later—either way, they’re a refreshing addition to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¼ cups white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- ¾ cup wild frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter, white granulated sugar, and light brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Mix in lemon zest, egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in frozen blueberries gently to avoid breaking them.
- Chill the dough for about 60 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop portions of dough onto sheets and flatten slightly; bake for about 17 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Roll warm cookies in lemon-sugar mixture before cooling on a rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg