Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup blueberries (150g)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1 pinch citric acid (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (225g, room temperature)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (150g)
- 1 large egg (divided)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
- 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour (420g, sifted)
Instructions
- Start by making a blueberry reduction. In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and a pinch of citric acid (if using). Cook over medium heat until the blueberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly. Let it cool.
- Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar and mix well. Beat in half of the egg, vanilla extract, and the 1 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice along with 1 tablespoon of lemon zest.
- Gradually stir in the sifted all-purpose flour and kosher salt until just combined. Fold in the cooled blueberry reduction gently to create a swirled effect.
- Chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes until they are lightly golden around the edges. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with tea or coffee. Drizzle with lemon icing or serve with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: lemon cookies, blueberry cookies, summer desserts, easy baking
