Description
Indulge in the delightful freshness of Lemon Blueberry Cookies, a perfect treat that marries zesty lemon flavors with plump blueberries. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fruity goodness, making them an ideal choice for any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. Best of all, this easy recipe requires no chilling time, letting you whip up these delicious cookies in just one bowl. With their bright flavor profile and simple preparation, they’ll quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- Zest of 3 small lemons (or 2 large)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine sugar and lemon zest until sandy. Mix in melted butter, then add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet; bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg