Lemon Blueberry Cookies
Lemon blueberry cookies are a delightful and refreshing twist on traditional cookies. They combine the zesty flavor of lemon with the sweet and tart taste of blueberries. Here’s a simple recipe for making lemon blueberry cookies:
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (if using frozen, do not thaw)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Gently fold in the blueberries. Be careful not to overmix, as this can cause the blueberries to burst and turn the dough purple.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Enjoy your homemade lemon blueberry cookies!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 36 cookies
- Calories: 3,600 calories.