Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1-2 lemons)
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries, gently rinsed and patted dry
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Use an electric mixer for best results.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries by hand using a spatula. Mix just enough to distribute them evenly without crushing them.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. Do not overbake to keep them soft and chewy.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy your delightful sweet and tangy blueberry lemon cookies.
Notes
For an extra burst of lemon, you can drizzle a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice over the cooled cookies. Chilling the dough for 20-30 minutes before baking can help prevent spreading. If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them; add them directly to the dough and bake for an extra minute or two.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 3-4 cookies)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
