Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
– Zest of 1 lemon
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, if necessary)
– Extra granulated sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
Creating these delightful Lemon Blueberry Cookies is straightforward. Simply follow these steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold in the fresh blueberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Scoop Cookies: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
8. Sprinkle Sugar (Optional): If desired, sprinkle a little granulated sugar on top of each cookie for extra sweetness and a nice finish.
9. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers might look slightly underbaked, which is perfect for a chewy texture.
10. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Following these straightforward steps, you’ll create the most delicious Lemon Blueberry Cookies in no time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cookies
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 1.5g