Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ cup powdered sugar (optional, for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, taking care not to crush them.
- Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the optional glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.
Notes
- Use fresh blueberries for the best texture and appearance.
- Frozen blueberries can be used directly from the freezer to reduce excess moisture.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels too soft or if cookies tend to spread.
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness and texture.
- Increase the lemon zest slightly for a stronger citrus flavor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg