Description
Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a delicious blend of zesty lemon and sweet blueberries, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, these cookies are incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. They come together quickly and are sure to impress friends and family at summer picnics, birthday parties, or cozy nights in. The bright citrus flavor combined with bursts of juicy blueberries makes every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (170 g), room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (100 g), packed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280 g)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried blueberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup coarse sanding sugar, for topping
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, mix sugars with lemon zest to enhance flavor.
- Cream in the butter until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients; gradually incorporate into the wet mixture.
- Gently fold in freeze-dried blueberries.
- Chill dough for about 30 minutes while preheating your oven to 350°F.
- Portion out dough balls, roll in sanding sugar, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for about 8 to 9 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg