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Zesty Lemon Blueberry Cookies

Zesty Lemon Blueberry Cookies That Brighten Your Day

Enjoy these Zesty Lemon Blueberry Cookies that combine fresh lemon and blueberry flavors for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 large Egg divided
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest for dough
  • 1.5 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 3⅓ cups All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice for blueberry mixture
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest for blueberry mixture
  • 1 cup Blueberries fresh or frozen
For the Glaze
  • ¾ cup Powdered Sugar or an alternative
  • 1 large Egg White reserved from the egg

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • whisk
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine blueberries with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest in a medium bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar with an electric mixer for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture until combined.
  5. Gently fold the blueberry mixture into the dough without crushing the blueberries.
  6. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop spoonfuls of dough spaced apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  9. Allow cookies to cool for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Whisk reserved egg white with powdered sugar and lemon juice to create a glaze, and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow the dough to chill properly. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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