Description
Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a delightful combination of soft, chewy texture and vibrant flavors that brighten up any occasion. Bursting with fresh blueberries and the zesty kick of lemon, these cookies are perfect for summer parties, cozy afternoons, or as a unique gift for loved ones. They are quick and easy to make, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish, ensuring that you can whip up a batch whenever you’re craving something sweet. The balance of tangy and sweet makes each bite irresistible, leaving family and friends impressed. Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk or as part of a dessert platter at your next gathering.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Light brown sugar
- Fresh lemon zest
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Cream of tartar
- Kosher salt
- Freeze-dried blueberries
- Coarse sanding sugar
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine sugars and lemon zest; massage the zest into the sugars.
- Add room temperature butter; cream until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients; gradually add to wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in freeze-dried blueberries gently.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes; preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Portion dough using a cookie scoop and roll in sanding sugar.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes until edges are golden and centers are puffy.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg