Description
Tantalizing blueberry lemon cookies dance with zesty brightness, bringing Mediterranean sunshine to your kitchen. Sweet-tart berries and citrus notes create a delightful cookie experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a smooth, non-stick surface for the cookies.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender texture.
- Whisk in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, blending until the wet ingredients are thoroughly combined and fragrant.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring a smooth, lump-free dry mixture.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to create a cohesive dough without overmixing.
- Carefully incorporate fresh blueberries into the dough, distributing them evenly while being mindful not to crush the delicate berries.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the cookies appear set but still soft in the center.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Allow cookies to rest for an additional 10 minutes, during which they will continue to firm up and develop a delightful, tender crumb.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and consistent cookie texture.
- Gently fold blueberries to prevent breaking, maintaining their whole shape and preventing color bleeding into the dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurement proportions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg