Ultimate Blueberry Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies packed with juicy blueberries and a hint of lemon zest, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Use an electric mixer for best results.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Gently fold in the fresh blueberries and lemon zest using a spatula. Try not to crush the blueberries.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underdone, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Toss blueberries in a bit of flour to prevent them from sinking. Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if it feels sticky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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