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Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Lemon Blueberry Cookies That Brighten Your Day

These Lemon Blueberry Cookies combine fresh lemon zest with freeze-dried blueberries for a delightful, chewy treat perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 8 ounces Unsalted Butter Can use salted butter, reducing added salt by half.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with coconut sugar for a less refined option.
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Replace with more granulated sugar if desired.
  • 1 Egg Swap for 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce for a vegan version.
  • 1 Lemon Zest From 1 lemon; lime zest can be used for a twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Try lemon extract for a more intense lemon flavor.
For Dry Ingredients
  • 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour as a substitute.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder Can use baking soda in a 1:1 ratio if needed.
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda Can be omitted if only using baking powder.
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular table salt works as well, but reduce the amount slightly.
For the Flavor Burst
  • 2 ounces Freeze-Dried Blueberries Fresh blueberries can be used but adjust flour accordingly.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Blender or spice grinder
  • baking tray
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Blueberry Cookies
  1. Prepare Blueberry Powder: Place freeze-dried blueberries in a blender or spice grinder. Pulse until a fine powder forms, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a stand mixer, beat unsalted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar on medium speed for about 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, mixing until well incorporated.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture in the stand mixer, mixing until just combined.
  4. Divide Dough: Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and divide in half. Add prepared blueberry powder to one half and mix it in thoroughly.
  5. Shape Cookies: Roll small portions of both doughs into balls. Combine one ball of regular dough with one ball of blueberry-infused dough, folding together to create a marbled effect. Dust with granulated sugar.
  6. Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Arrange cookie dough balls, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  7. Bake: Bake for approximately 8-10 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set but soft. Cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, follow the expert tips to ensure the perfect texture and flavor of your cookies.

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