Description
Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a delightful treat that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With their chewy centers and crisp edges, these cookies are bursting with vibrant wild blueberries and are complemented by a refreshing lemon sugar coating. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or just a sweet indulgence at home, they are easy to make and sure to impress friends and family alike. The combination of tart lemon and sweet blueberries creates a flavor profile that is both refreshing and satisfying, making these cookies an irresistible addition to any dessert table. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or even ice cream, these cookies will brighten your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup wild frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tsp lemon zest (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, white granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth.
- Mix in lemon zest, egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed.
- Carefully fold in the wild frozen blueberries.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
- In a small bowl, mix remaining granulated sugar with lemon zest and sprinkle over each cookie before baking.
- Bake for 12-17 minutes until the edges are golden brown but centers remain soft. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg