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Lemon Blueberry Cookies Recipe

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Delightfully soft and zesty Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a perfect balance of tart lemon flavor and sweet fresh blueberries. These homemade treats are easy to make, featuring a tender crumb and a burst of fruity freshness, ideal for a snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Add-ins

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt; set this mixture aside for later to prepare the dry base of the cookie dough.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
  4. Add Wet Flavorings: Beat in the egg, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest into the butter-sugar mixture until everything is fully combined and smooth, infusing the dough with citrus flavor.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring carefully until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and keeping the cookies soft.
  6. Fold in Blueberries: Gently fold in the fresh blueberries, being careful not to crush them, to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Shape Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack or serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh blueberries for burst of flavor, but frozen can also be used; just do not thaw before folding in to prevent sogginess.
  • For more intense lemon flavor, add an extra teaspoon of lemon zest or a little lemon extract.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep the cookies tender.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

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