Description
These Blueberry Lemon Cookies are a delightful combination of tangy lemon zest and fresh blueberries nestled in a soft, buttery cookie. Perfectly sweetened and lightly dusted with powdered sugar, they offer a refreshing twist on classic cookies that are ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
For Dusting
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: 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 all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Setting this aside helps ensure these leavening ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar using a mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which takes about 3-4 minutes. This step is crucial for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Flavorings: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until everything is fully combined, bringing a fresh and citrusy profile to the batter.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overworking the dough which could toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold fresh blueberries into the dough to avoid bursting them, ensuring juicy bursts of flavor in every bite.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to give room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents them from breaking.
- Dust with Powdered Sugar: Once completely cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for an elegant and sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for best flavor and texture; frozen blueberries may release extra moisture and affect the dough consistency.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients to keep the cookies tender and soft.
- Make sure the butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best cookie texture.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent it from melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These cookies can also be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
