Soft Lemon Blueberry Cookies (Printer-friendly)

Tender, cake-like cookies bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor—perfect for spring or summer treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 cup fresh blueberries (frozen may be substituted; do not thaw)

→ Optional Finish

12 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar for dusting

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Gently fold blueberries into dough using a spatula, taking care not to crush the fruit.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until edges are set and centers appear soft. Avoid overbaking.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These cookies strike the perfect balance between tangy and sweet, with fresh blueberries bursting in every bite
  • The texture is incredibly tender, almost like a little slice of lemon cake in cookie form
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of these tender cookies, so remove them when centers still look slightly underdone
  • Frozen blueberries work beautifully but do not thaw them or theyll bleed into the dough
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix together more evenly and create a better texture
  • Use a light hand when folding in blueberries to prevent purple streaks in your dough

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