Tender Lemon Blueberry Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies bursting with fresh lemon zest and juicy blueberries, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in fresh blueberries, being careful not to burst them.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are set and tops look slightly cracked but centers still soft.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If dough is too soft, chill for 15-20 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Pat blueberries dry if too juicy. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft longer. Dough can be chilled up to 24 hours before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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