Description
Experience the delightful fusion of tart lemon and sweet blueberries with these soft and chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies. Perfectly balanced in flavor, these cookies are a refreshing treat that can brighten any occasion, from casual snacks to festive gatherings. With their easy preparation and kid-friendly steps, baking these cookies becomes a fun family activity. In just 19 minutes, you can enjoy warm, flavorful cookies that feature a perfectly chewy texture—soft inside with slightly crispy edges.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (170g), room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (100g), packed
- 1 to 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280g), spooned and leveled
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried blueberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup coarse sanding sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine sugars and lemon zest; massage together for enhanced flavor.
- Add butter and mix until light and fluffy; incorporate egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Gently fold in blueberries without overmixing.
- Chill dough for about 30 minutes; preheat oven to 350°F.
- Portion out dough balls, roll in sanding sugar, and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for about 8 to 9 minutes or until edges are set and golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg