Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Soft, chewy lemon blueberry cookies bursting with juicy blueberries and bright citrus flavor ; the perfect homemade treat that tastes like sunshine in every bite.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Homemade Baking

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 14

Chill Dough: 30

Total Time: 59

Servings: cookies

Calories: 140kcal

Cost: $9 per batch

Equipment

Mixing bowls
1 Hand or stand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
1 Microplane zester
1 Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
1 Cookie scoop
1 Baking sheet
1 Cooling rack

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour provides structure
1 teaspoon baking powder helps cookies rise
½ teaspoon baking soda creates tender cookies
½ teaspoon salt enhances flavor
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened adds rich texture
1 cup granulated sugar sweetens cookies
1 large egg binds ingredients
2 tablespoons lemon juice adds citrus brightness
1 tablespoon lemon zest enhances aroma
1 teaspoon vanilla extract balances flavor
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries adds juicy bursts

For the Optional Lemon Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar smooth, sweet base
2 tablespoons lemon juice adds tang
1 teaspoon lemon zest extra citrus aroma

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, soda, salt).
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla; mix until combined.
Fold in dry ingredients, then gently add blueberries.
Chill dough for 30 minutes.
Scoop onto baking sheet and bake 12–14 minutes.
Cool on rack; drizzle glaze if desired.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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