Baking & Desserts

Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Name: Lemon Blueberry Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 12 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup white granulated sugar; 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; ½ tsp salt; 1 large egg; 1 cup fresh blueberries

Soft-baked cookies bursting with fresh blueberries and a punch of lemon citrus.

Instructions

Cream butter, sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Beat in the egg, then mix in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
Gently fold in blueberries. Scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 11–13 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the pan 5 minutes.

There is something magical about blending the bright, citrusy tang of freshly grated lemon zest with sweet, juicy blueberries. These cookies deliver a tender center with crispy golden edges.