Description
Fruity indulgent blueberry heaven cookies with soft centers, bright lemon zest, and juicy bursts of blueberries in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of one lemon
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- Optional: ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix just until no dry flour remains.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the portions a few inches apart.
- Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look just set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Pat fresh blueberries dry before folding them into the dough to prevent excess spreading.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if you prefer thicker, bakery-style cookies.
- Use frozen blueberries straight from the freezer to reduce color bleeding in the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg