Blueberry Heaven Cookies
Soft, fruity cookies bursting with juicy blueberries, complemented by hints of vanilla and lemon. Perfect for a comforting dessert or sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of one lemon (optional)
- 1 cup (150g) blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a larger bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using) until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the blueberries using a rubber spatula.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Each cookie should be roughly 2 tablespoons of dough.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use cold blueberries to prevent them from bursting during mixing. If the dough feels too sticky, chill it for 15-20 minutes before baking. Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-and-salty twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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