Description
Delightful Lemon Blueberry Cookies that combine the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries, perfect for sharing and bringing joy to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain tenderness.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh blueberries and consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg