Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Blueberry Lemon Cookies Recipe – Sweet and Tangy Delight. These cookies offer a perfect balance of fresh blueberries and zesty lemon, creating a treat that is not only delicious but visually appealing with vibrant colors. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and will surely impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings. With just the right amount of sweetness and tang, they are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the blueberries burst and the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes). Allow it to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls on the prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and spoon blueberry filling onto each ball.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges turn lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- For glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice and zest; drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg