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Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Chewy Lemon Blueberry Cookies for a Bright Summer Treat

Experience the zesty delight of Lemon Blueberry Cookies, a perfect summer dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 8 ounces Unsalted Butter Substitution: Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 whole Egg This recipe cannot be easily made vegan without experimenting.
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest From 1 whole lemon.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitution: Use lemon extract for an extra lemony taste.
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Blueberry Swirl
  • 2 ounces Freeze-Dried Blueberries Preparation: Ground into a fine powder.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Spice Grinder or Food Processor

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Transform freeze-dried blueberries into a fine powder using a spice grinder or food processor.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the creamed mixture and blend until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  6. Divide the dough and mix in the blueberry powder into one half until fully combined.
  7. Scoop out a ball of plain dough and one of blueberry dough, press together to create a swirl effect, and place on baking sheet.
  8. Roll each dough ball in sugar, flatten slightly, and ensure there's enough space between each cookie.
  9. Bake for about 8 minutes until edges are set and tops are lightly golden.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Freeze for longer storage, thawing at room temperature before serving.

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