Description
Indulgent Lemon Blueberry Cookies dance with zesty citrus and sweet berry notes, creating a perfect symphony of summer flavors. Each bite promises a delightful blend of tangy brightness and fruity sweetness that will enchant you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups fresh blueberries
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 10 tablespoons (142 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lemon extract (optional, for extra lemon flavor)
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Craft the cookie foundation by thoroughly blending melted butter with granulated sugar until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla, and lemon extracts into the butter-sugar mixture, whisking until completely integrated and aromatic.
- Softly introduce flour, fresh lemon zest, and baking soda to the liquid ingredients, stirring gently to create a harmonious dough without excessive mixing.
- Delicately introduce fresh blueberries into the mixture, using a light folding technique to prevent fruit crushing and maintain berry integrity.
- Chill the prepared dough in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and preventing excessive cookie spread during baking.
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal cookie performance.
- Portion the chilled dough into rounded tablespoon-sized clusters, strategically spacing them to allow proper expansion during baking.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, watching for subtle golden edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, facilitating initial stabilization before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Optional: Create a tangy lemon glaze by whisking powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice, then elegantly drizzling over completely cooled cookies for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Prevent cookie spreading by chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes, which helps the butter solidify and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Handle fresh blueberries delicately when folding into the dough to avoid crushing them, ensuring whole, intact berries throughout the cookies.
- Use fresh lemon zest for maximum citrus flavor, as it provides a more vibrant and intense taste compared to bottled lemon extract.
- If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first to prevent color bleeding and excess moisture that could affect the cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg