Soft Lemon Blueberry Cookies
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Light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor, these lemon blueberry cookies combine the tang of lemon zest with the sweetness of dried blueberries. Perfect for a summer treat or as soft cookies to share anytime, they’re easy to make and even easier to devour.
Ingredients
- 115 g butter, room temperature, subs note 1
- 30 g white sugar, see note 2
- 120 g brown sugar, see note 2
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, yellow only, don't pierce juice
- 2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 egg room temperature
- 225 g flour
- 100 g dried blueberries, see note 3
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add the lemon extract, lemon zest, and egg, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Slowly incorporate the flour, mixing just until a soft dough comes together—avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in the dried blueberries, reserving a few for topping. Chill the dough for 30 minutes to ensure the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a bit of space between each. Press the reserved blueberries gently into the tops.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centres remain soft. Cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Note 1 - Butter
Substitutions - margarine or nuttelex
Note 2 - Sugars
I recommend a higher ratio of brown sugar for this recipe in comparison to my other cookie recipes because the lemon zest tends to have a bit of liquid, and the higher amount of brown sugar helps to keep the cookies soft.
Note 3 - Dried Blueberries
You can substitute for dried or frozen blueberries. If you do, make sure to pat the excess moisture out as it could make the moisture soggier and hard to form dough balls. If this happens, add a touch more flour and chill the dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 72mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 259IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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