Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of citrus and sweetness with this Lemon Blueberry Cookies Recipe. These soft and chewy cookies are infused with fresh lemon zest and loaded with juicy blueberries, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (to taste)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup freeze-dried blueberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup course sanding sugar, for topping
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine sugars and lemon zest; massage to enhance flavor.
- Cream butter with sugar mixture until fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Whisk dry ingredients separately; gradually add to wet mixture.
- Fold in freeze-dried blueberries gently.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes; preheat oven to 350°F.
- Scoop dough, roll in sanding sugar, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes until edges are golden and centers are puffy.
- Cool on racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg