Description

These lemon blueberry cookies combine bright lemon zest with juicy blueberries for a soft yet slightly crispy cookie that’s easy to bake and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (150g) fresh blueberries

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
Beat in the room temperature egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until just combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the fresh blueberries using a spatula, being careful not to crush them.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls about 2 tablespoons each onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
Bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the tops look set but still soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill butter slightly before creaming for best results. Use room temperature egg for smoother dough. Gently fold in blueberries to avoid crushing. Watch oven temperature carefully; use an oven thermometer if possible. For crispier edges, bake at 375°F for last 2-3 minutes. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 90
Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 1
Protein: 1

Keywords: lemon blueberry cookies, easy baking, homemade cookies, lemon zest, fresh blueberries, soft cookies, baking sweets