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Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Lemon Blueberry Cookies That Will Brighten Your Day

These Lemon Blueberry Cookies are a delightful blend of citrus and sweetness, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest or lime zest
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup wild frozen blueberries or fresh blueberries
For the Lemon Sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon lemon zest for coating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Ice cream scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugars together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  3. Sift together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then fold them into the wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to overmix.
  5. Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  6. Prepare the lemon sugar by mixing granulated sugar with lemon zest.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), roll the chilled dough in lemon sugar, and place on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake the cookies for 16-17 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use wild frozen blueberries for intense flavor and chill the dough to prevent spreading.

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