Lemon Blueberry Cookies
Soft and chewy lemon blueberry cookies bursting with juicy berries and citrus zest. These easy cookies taste like summer and are perfect for every occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for optional dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Gently fold in the blueberries using a spatula. Be careful not to mush them.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look just set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSodium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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